Harvard Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

How leaders made business-altering decisions while navigating pressures from social media, employees, customers, politicians, and the stock market.

Company 184

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Harvard Business

MAY 14, 2024

Leaders who are exploring how AI might fit into their business operations must not only navigate a vast and ever-changing landscape of tools, but they must also facilitate a significant cultural shift within their organizations. But research shows that leaders do not fully understand their employees’ use of, and readiness for, AI.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

On-Demand by RGP : Specializes in operational and implementation support; projects tend to be longer-term roles focusing on functional expertise like accounting, finance, HR, IT, and supply chain. SolomonEdwards : Provides financial, operational, and technology consulting. Korn Ferry : Excels at filling interim leadership positions.

Cash Flow 195

Cash Flow Consulting Intellectual Property Resumes 195

Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Successful companies are rarely stagnant. Instead, change is part of their broader operational paradigm. Change often means that your workforce will need to act, behave, think, or operate differently, which won’t go over well with everyone. 5 Principles of Positive Leadership When Change is Inevitable. Define Your Vision.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 23, 2018

And, eventually, the drivers, many of whom had worked for the company for decades, became resentful. This type of top-down leadership is outdated, and, more importantly, counterproductive. Humility and servant leadership do not imply that leaders have low self-esteem, or take on an attitude of servility. Adapted from.

Leadership 166

Leadership PricewaterhouseCoopers Banking Training 166

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Meg's impressive journey to the top and her insights on leadership and personal development are truly enlightening. Growing up with a father involved in the space program and an education in marketing, Meg’s roots have significantly influenced her perspective on leadership.

Leadership 156

Leadership Interviews Change Management Development 156

Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Building a culturally competent workforce is becoming more important as businesses operate in an increasingly globalized world. Companies are recognizing that promoting mental and emotional health in the workplace leads to increased productivity and job satisfaction.

Trends 147

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Effective Managers

JUNE 19, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to the business world, challenging traditional leadership models and pushing leaders to adapt in ways previously unimaginable. As we navigate this post-pandemic landscape, it’s clear that the future of leadership hinges on embracing change and evolving to meet new demands.

Leadership 130

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

By turning training content into a compelling narrative with relatable and memorable stories, companies can improve knowledge retention, boost engagement, and inspire employees to take action. Characters should reflect the diversity of your organizations workforce and illustrate the importance of problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.

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Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2013

First, a 101 on strategy consulting for you newbies to the site – having an insider view into the strategy and operations of a company requires that you quickly become an expert on day-to-day activities in light of the overall company vision. 3) Strategy consulting emphasizes intellectual curiosity over expertise.

Financial 252

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Recently the Chief HR Officer for a healthcare firm asked us to identify the best new framework for leadership that she could use to train and develop a cadre of high potentials. Explicit in our HR officer’s question was her assumption that the newest thinking on leadership development must contain something essential.

Leadership 132

Leadership Handbook Healthcare Emotional Intelligence 132

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have emerged as critical tools for companies to measure and communicate their sustainability efforts. Environmental Metrics: These measure a company’s impact on the planet, including emissions, energy efficiency, waste management, water usage, and sustainability of the supply chain.

Metrics 78

Metrics Ethics Government Financial 78

Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

According to BCG’s analysis , productivity at companies that have shifted to remote work has increased between 15% and 40%. At a $500M footwear company I once worked with, the founder and CEO—long removed from his role product development—decided that he didn’t like a particular style his product team had designed, developed, and purchased.

Boston Consulting Group 259

Boston Consulting Group Meeting Travel Productivity 259

LSA Global

AUGUST 21, 2024

Net Promoter Score 95% Skill Adoption 92% Impact This global biotech company with a commercial footprint in 78 countries was looking to accelerate leadership and management development though a Corporate Leadership Academy for Biotech. Job Relevance 98% Satisfaction 148% Knowledge Gain 95.4%

Leadership 67

Leadership Company Talent Training 67

Markovitz Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

But many companies have long subscribed to this more holistic—and I’d argue, healthier—mantra. As Jim Collins wrote about visionary firms such as Merck, 3M, General Electric, Boeing, and Disney in Built to Last , Profit maximization does not rule, but the visionary companies pursue their aims profitably. They do both.

Company 124

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Deeper insights require examining financial metrics, employee engagement, and operational efficiencies. With advancements in instructional design consulting and AI-driven personalization, companies can achieve more precise ROI calculations by tracking performance trends over time.

Case Studies 130

Case Studies Case Study ROI Metrics 130

Effective Managers

JUNE 14, 2024

TEC Canada is not just an organization; it is a dynamic community dedicated to fostering leadership excellence, driving innovation, and achieving remarkable results. This ripple effect contributes to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within their teams and companies. Or send me an email.

Leadership 130

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Resources Tools 130

Effective Managers

JUNE 14, 2024

TEC Canada is not just an organization; it is a dynamic community dedicated to fostering leadership excellence, driving innovation, and achieving remarkable results. This ripple effect contributes to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within their teams and companies. Or send me an email.

Leadership 130

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Resources Tools 130

Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2017

Innovation demands new behaviors from leaders and employees that are often antithetical to corporate cultures, which are historically focused on operational excellence and efficiency. Prasad, CEO of Dr. Reddy’s, a 33-year-old global pharmaceutical company headquartered in India that produces affordable generic medication.

Culture 134

Culture Company Enterprise Leadership 134

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 25, 2014

Companies like Idomoo present companies with an opportunity to tap into behavior change using massively-automated and personalized videos. Execution of the operating model could include building a behavioral team, outsourcing, augmenting, or partnering. Operating Model Development. It’s an opportunity.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

And our topic today is really focusing on those product companies. You know what I’m talking about, the companies that have had a good run, because they had a great innovative idea. And now, somehow things have fallen off the rails, and they want to establish a company. I’m not a strict operator.

Interviews 156

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2017

In a recent survey , Bain & Company found that just 2% of companies are successful in achieving their sustainability goals. However, like many of the companies surveyed by Bain, we were unsure how to connect our strategic vision around sustainability with meaningful operational changes. Simone Golob/Getty Images.

Company 134

Company Strategy Strategy& Strategy 134

LSA Global

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We know from leadership simulation assessment data that the impact of CEOs on strategy matters. Researchers at the University of Georgia and Penn State found that up to 45% of a company’s performance (i.e., Can you CEO make decisions fast enough in a way that the leadership team and the whole organization can commit to?

Strategy 69

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Leadership 69

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Succession planning and talent management strategies are essential in ensuring that companies are prepared for leadership transitions and equipped to thrive in the face of new challenges. The Power of Succession Planning Succession planning is a proactive process that prepares organizations for inevitable leadership changes.

Talent 147

Talent Management Emotional Intelligence Leadership 147

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

My career path has taken me through consulting, joining a startup and becoming an operator, and then returning to consulting at an MBB firm. High-profile clients MBB firms typically work with leading global companies, governments, and non-profit organizations. Three main reasons.

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McKinsey Methodologies Transportation Bain 78

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Most companies have articulated their purpose — the reason they exist. Seeking to extend its technological edge (particularly in miniaturization), it acquired more than 100 startup companies while pursuing a vast portfolio of research and product development projects. What companies have achieved such clarity of purpose?

Strategy 134

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Company 134

Harvard Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a manager, onboarding a new hire isn’t just about providing manuals and login information, it’s about setting the employee up to operate autonomously in their role and feel comfortable within the organization.

Operations 204

Operations Meeting Development Productivity 204

Harvard Business

APRIL 2, 2018

Companies keep trying to show the world that they are socially conscious and keep losing the battle. investors who ultimately determine the company’s value and fate. investors who ultimately determine the company’s value and fate. Many companies can and do create immense positive social impact.

Company 124

Company Advertising Report Sales 124

Makarios Consulting

APRIL 12, 2023

If you think you can operate out of two different sets of core values, the truth is that you do not have any set of core values. Posner explain the nature of values in their classic work The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. The post Leadership Challenge: Are You Anchored or Adrift?

Leadership 93

Leadership Operations Exercises Conference 93

Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Parenthood: The unsung hero of leadership and consulting success Agree or disagree: How you parent reflects how you lead in the workplace. 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.

Leadership 156

Leadership Operations Consulting Development 156

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2024

In addition, their focus on effective resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and change management contributes to enhanced operational efficiency, increased agility, and improved project outcomes. Also, a CPO makes sure that a company is capable of applying diverse PM methodologies and executing a variety of projects.

Resources 157

Resources Methodologies Efficiency Metrics 157

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Use concrete metrics to demonstrate your contributions, such as cost savings, revenue growth, or operational improvements. For example, some of my peers at my MBB firm took on internal rotations as Chiefs of Staff for senior leadership, gaining unique insights into global consulting operations.

Consulting 60

Consulting Finance Nonprofit Transportation 60

Harvard Business

AUGUST 27, 2018

In a parallel development, the number of companies listed on U.S. They operate as lean organizations, using cloud and internet-based infrastructure, and launch and distribute products more quickly than did firms that competed with factories, warehouses, inventories, and suppliers. westend61/Getty Images. stock exchanges.

Company 129

Company Trends Finance Knowledge Base 129

LSA Global

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Redwood Shores, CA LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a New Leader Training for Healthcare Managers. Job Relevance 98.6% Job Relevance 98.6%

Healthcare 63

Healthcare Training Training Management 63

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Meg's impressive journey to the top and her insights on leadership and personal development are truly enlightening. Growing up with a father involved in the space program and an education in marketing, Meg’s roots have significantly influenced her perspective on leadership.

How To 156

How To Leadership Interviews Change Management 156

Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Do you want to know what executives in world-class companies think about leadership and why they hire consultants and coaches? 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.

Operations 156

Operations Leadership Consulting Transportation 156

Harvard Business

JULY 24, 2018

Having watched too many other family businesses bring kids into the company early on and “damage’’ them, in his words, Henry was afraid of doing the same thing with his children, somehow coddling them or making life too easy. Give them room to operate. He was requiring it.

Company 131

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