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It’s Time for a New Model for Operations Management

Harvard Business

Covid-19 was the death knell for traditional hierarchical command-and-control operations management. This model is built on four pillars — trust, talent, transparency, and technology. In its place a new model has emerged that’s far better equipped to deal with today’s disruptive, volatile, and unpredictable environment.

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What Makes a Company Great at Producing Leaders?

Harvard Business

GE is well known as an “academy company” — a talent incubator that exports effective leaders to other organizations and even industries.

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Companies Are Facing New Challenges – Are You Keeping Your Leadership Training Current?

Clarity Consultants

Today, companies are facing a slew of new challenges. There’s also a growing talent shortage, making it even more difficult for organizations to avoid staffing shortages and maintain full productivity. Along with skill gaps and talent shortages, many organizations are still adjusting to the workplace approaches created by the pandemic.

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Top 15 Capacity Planning Tools for Your Business [2024]

Epicflow

Integrations This capability will be useful if a company has already implemented a project management tool. As a result, a company can ensure the staffing of their projects with the required resources. Without tools, obtaining and managing this data is a real challenge, especially for companies running multiple projects.

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To Decide Where to Grow Next, Pinpoint What Makes Your Company Different

Harvard Business

Companies like Costco, Salesforce, Amazon, and Patagonia demonstrate the power of understanding and capitalizing on unique market differentiators. Strategic clarity is more than operational proficiency; it’s about deeply recognizing a company’s distinctive strengths and aligning every operation with this core identity.

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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Traditional Agencies Business Talent Group (BTG) : Known for high-impact, strategic projects that often require senior-level expertise (e.g., 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.

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Building Future Leaders: The Essential Role of Succession Planning and Talent Management

Clarity Consultants

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. These strategies involve various elements, including talent identification, development programs, and employee engagement initiatives.

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