Management Consulted

DECEMBER 4, 2016

Today, we continue our series of book reviews with a look at Beyond the E-Myth, the latest in a long line of great books by Michael Gerber (a marketing genius who has built a world-wide web of products and services to help small businesses grow). Gerber begins by laying out a few basic concepts that guide the rest of the book.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Our awesome intern Nate is here to bring you his unbiased review of a very unique book: People over Profit , authored by Dale Partridge. In the world Partridge inhabits, systems touching everything from healthcare to automotive production to fast food are inefficient, and worse, operating at the expense of the people who make them run. .

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Chad Barr

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Business Operations : Virtual assistants scheduling meetings, automating reminders, and handling repetitive tasks seamlessly. Optimize : Regularly review and refine the impact of AI on your operations. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page. A standout example is Netflix.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 15, 2011

A modern consultant is a professional that can work in dynamic industries, operate within multiple types of consulting organizations (e.g., niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor. For more info on the engagement management topic, readers may consider reading my post at [link].

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2018

When Jim Collins, author of the book “How the mighty fall”, was first asked this question by a business executive he was astounded, not being able to answer it. As one reads the book, it becomes evident that the fundamentals of sustaining success are similar for both individuals and organizations.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 8, 2019

Mascot Books is one of the hundreds of thousands of companies to have recently experienced this first-hand, when a malicious attempt was made to fraud their clients into paying invoices that appeared to be sent from Mascot, but weren’t. Learn more about Mascot’s Books and their brilliant work here.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Its main purpose is to ensure the seamless operational performance of engineering companies, including managing engineering teams, strategic planning, solving engineering problems, overseeing engineering projects’ completion, and ensuring that the goals of an engineering organization are met.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

And its transforming how businesses operate. These models are trained on massive datasets comprising books, articles, websites, and other textual sources. From summarizing lengthy documents to drafting emails and generating reports, LLMs can reduce operating costs by streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Which leads to our second point — although what you learn will be on a smaller scale than what the Fortune 500 would do (you’ll use less data, involve fewer people, and have much less at stake), you will start developing the ability to see what really matters (and what doesn’t) to the CEO of a company — profits, operations, etc.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today’s episode, I’m bringing on leadership consultant, keynote speaker and author of the book Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom, Valerie Cockerell. On the show Valerie and I chat about her background growing up in France and how she became an operational leader and leadership trainer at Disney.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Today, I'm chatting with one of my favorite executives of all time, Jim MacPhee, recently retired Chief Operating Officer and self-proclaimed Experience Steward for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. He is also the author of the newly released book Engage, Inspire, Lead. You will not want to miss this episode. Jim MacPhee [link].

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. Leaders won’t get an accurate picture of how the processes are operating. If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 19, 2023

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Halo Psych

OCTOBER 25, 2024

His book, Influence: The psychology of persuasion , remains a best seller 40 years after it was first published, in 1984. In his book, he outlined the six principles of influence he had identified through his scientific research and his work with corporate clients. In 2021, he updated the book to include a new, seventh principle.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 23, 2020

As author Caroline Turner states in her book Difference Works: Improving Retention, Productivity and Profitability Through inclusion , “ I lacked the passion to keep it up.” Yet we are not there because we are still operating in corporate cultures that are aligned towards how man think and operate vs. how women are wired.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

I asked my partner Jen Hamilton - our community Chief Operating Officer to be my guest today and share all the deets on the what you'll need and how much it all costs so that you can plan in advance for both the startup and ongoing costs. If you have an online product, maybe it’s an e-book. And inviting them. Next Steps: 1.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 4, 2017

in operations or product management). If you haven’t read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries , dovetail the concepts of cohort measurements and startup accounting in that book with the stuff you probably learned in consulting. Often in traditional consulting, one has been trained to put in lot of processes in place for mature companies.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

One of us, Luke, is so enthusiastic about CARVER that he cowrote a book on it.). Beginning with Criticality, they might ask, “How critical is the oil pipeline in Abuja, Nigeria, to the company’s overall operations?” The CSO would rank Criticality like this: 5 – Loss of the pipeline would stop operations.

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. The former president of Wiremold, Art Byrne, explains in his book The Lean Turnaround that he eliminated volume discounts and incentives for sales to book the largest possible orders.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 13, 2017

Checklists describe several standard critical processes of care that many operating rooms typically implement from memory. In a related paper published in 2013 , Alexander Arriaga and colleagues had 17 operating-room teams participate in 106 simulated surgical-crisis scenarios. following the introduction of checklists.

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 21, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. Similarly, most finance departments in large companies cut their activities to a bare minimum during the month-end close of the books, which often can take up well over a week.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 2, 2024

return on sales, return on assets, and market-to-book ratio) can be directly attributed to the decisions and strategies implemented by the CEO. By setting the tone at the top, the CEO establishes the core values, behaviors, and performance expectations that guide decision-making and operational priorities. Are CEOs worth it?

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 22, 2021

When I was an organizational development consultant for Disney, I worked with the Imagineers and Operators. The Operators viewed Imagineers as people who had their heads in the sky, and Imagineers viewed Operators as so focused on day to day that they couldn't see the big picture. Book a free strategy call with Jen!

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Fourth, protect your success by putting standard operating procedures in place and making them work for you. Every Credible Person is the Author of a Book. He took that advice to heart, and the impact of that decision on his business has been incredible — even though he likens writing a book to passing a kidney stone.

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Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Think of AI like a calculator for business operations. Process Optimization AI can identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your workflows, helping you streamline operations. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page. Let’s create a future-proof strategy together.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

There will be some players that will be way more agile than others and able to capitalize on both important behavioral implications and operational tactics. However, there will also be those that look at this as an opportunity. But this discussion isn’t limited to Secure Act 2.0…. Anchoring is a powerful force that inhibits change.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 20, 2018

Visual data are always shown on a 2D flat screen, on displays that force health care providers to look away from the patient, and even away from their own hands while operating. This is especially true for procedures done outside an operating room. Because everyone has pre-operative imaging, the procedures are generally well-planned.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Book a time with me to clarify your brand position and operate in your unique strengths, just like Jared. Related Blog, Video or Podcast Episode: Amplify Your Brand Image by Writing Books with Roberta Matuson (Ep22). Take time to reflect and trust your gut. Discard what doesn't fit who you are or your business.

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Markovitz Consulting

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. Last week , I wrote about how kaizen events can disrupt daily operations and overburden employees. If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good.

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Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2018

On March 25 mighty Uber bowed out of Southeast Asia by selling its operation in several countries to local rival Grab. In 2016 the company sold its China operation to Didi Chuxing because of the fierce competitiveness of the local player. A year later, Uber admitted defeat in another region, selling its operation in Russia to Yandex.

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Chad Barr

JANUARY 8, 2025

” This is not just a tech milestone—it’s a harbinger of a seismic shift in how businesses operate, innovate, and grow. For example: Are you ready to integrate AI agents into your operations to cut costs and boost productivity and revenues? Do you have a strategy to align with AI systems for seamless collaboration?

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Streamline your systems: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it might be time to invest in systems and tools that can simplify your marketing, client delivery, and operations. Let that guide your decisions about your business structure, clients, and services. Platforms like Kajabi can be a game-changer for managing everything in one place.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 23, 2018

Organizational Development Book. There are a number of ways to do this, as I outline in my new book Alive at Work. In the huddle, employees asked Jungkiu if they could open and close the same times as the mall’s operating hours (rather than the typical branch operating hours). Adapted from. Alive at Work.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Making matters more challenging, these shifts are happening across practically every retail category – books, entertainment, housewares, clothing, food, financial services, and even energy. By incorporating these disruptors into its own operations, a retailer can more easily pose challenging questions and embrace change more quickly.

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Rick Conlow

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Sometimes that change means operating on yourself! Begin operating on your own situation by simply counting the how many times the letter f appears. Read a new book in your field every month. Check out one or more of my books in the Superstar Book Series for a boost. Keep learning -diligently. Get a degree.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Second, the stock price increase is larger for companies operating in industries where the natural environment is financially material to the firms’ operations. increase in long-term value, measured by the ratio of the firm’s market value to the book value of its assets. percentage points. percentage points.

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Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

As we approach the year-end, I wanted to share some thoughts from my book, The Consulting Apprenticeship: 40 Jump-Ideas for You and Your Business. It is a technique that I’ve seen a number of operating companies and management consulting firms use effectively.

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