Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2021

Many of us focus on how efficient we can be. An Example of Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness. We're focused so much on efficiency, that we haven't decided what not to do. Efficiency focuses on reducing the cost or time of the work—doing things right. Only your team can see its efficiencies for your context.

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Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2024

When efforts to improve health care, the failures are often blamed on leadership and culture. To generate better outcomes, increase safety, and improve efficiency, health care organizations should shift their focus to designing systems that facilitate delivery of the highest-quality care.

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System Efficiency Culture Leadership 247

Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automation improves efficiency, reducing the time employees spend on repetitive tasks, freeing them to focus on more complex and creative activities. Platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr allow organizations to tap into specialized skills for short-term projects, providing flexibility for workers and cost efficiency for businesses.

Trends 148

Trends Ethics Emotional Intelligence Tools 148

LSA Global

MARCH 10, 2025

They wanted a highly customized action learning leadership development workshop to prepare key team leaders to effectively lead, manage, and coach diverse teams to higher performance. The post Team Leadership Workshop for Life Sciences Company appeared first on LSA Global. Job Value 98.4% Satisfaction 96.4%

Leadership 60

Leadership Company Talent Training 60

Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

A well-designed custom eLearning course allows for targeted learning, ensuring employees gain the right skills at the right time, thus enhancing efficiency. Deeper insights require examining financial metrics, employee engagement, and operational efficiencies. This can include quality of work, efficiency, and error rates.

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Case Study Case Studies ROI Metrics 130

Clarity Consultants

JUNE 28, 2023

Fostering a culture of continuous learning within organizations boosts employee engagement and satisfaction and fuels innovation, growth, and long-term success. This promotes a culture of continuous learning, where employees can benefit from each other’s expertise and experiences.

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Harvard Business

MAY 23, 2016

We all have the tendency to look at other cultures through the lens of our own. In my experience working and teaching across cultures, I’ve noticed one important area where this frequently causes conflicts: deadlines. Western cultures tend to view time as linear , with a definitive beginning and end. Pamela Hinds.

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Culture Efficiency Meeting Ethics 132

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Investments in traditional leadership development are often misguided and a waste of money. In a Deloitte study of 7,000 organizations this year, 89% of executives rated “ strengthening the leadership pipeline ” an urgent issue. The culture at GE, for example, centers on execution, simplicity, and innovation.

Leadership 134

Leadership Deloitte Culture Pharmaceuticals 134

Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

When instructional design consulting professionals align stories with organizational goals, they foster a learning culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Characters should reflect the diversity of your organizations workforce and illustrate the importance of problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.

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Training Training Case Study Case Studies 130

Effective Managers

APRIL 8, 2021

And there is a lot to learn, especially regarding managerial leadership, thanks to their Project Oxygen. Organizations today need efficient managers to nurture a culture where there are precise models for accountability and authority. But what does the concept of managerial leadership mean in organizations?

Leadership 130

Leadership Management Methodologies Efficiency 130

Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 7, 2024

Embracing the Human Element in an AI-Driven World In this discussion, we explored the intricate balance between leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and maintaining the human touch in leadership. The Future of Leadership Development As we move forward, the integration of AI in leadership development will continue to evolve.

Ethics 147

Ethics Emotional Intelligence Culture Leadership 147

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

Leadership Agile Operations Data 130

Effective Managers

MARCH 30, 2021

The culture in your organization matters. The concept of organization culture is popular right now. ASs a result, many owners are thinking about a high-performance culture, and how to go about it. First, let’s see what it really is: What Is a High-Performance Culture? Some believe it would make a difference; some do not.

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Culture Enterprise Company Efficiency 130

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The two companies may have seen value in capitalizing on each other’s strengths, but they failed to investigate their cultural compatibility beforehand. When tight and loose cultures merge, there is a good chance that they will clash. Tight company cultures value consistency and routine. Loose cultures are much more fluid.

Culture 132

Culture Operations Efficiency Guidelines 132

Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2017

Culture is like the wind. For organizations seeking to become more adaptive and innovative, culture change is often the most challenging part of the transformation. But culture change can’t be achieved through top-down mandate. His leadership team began with a search for purpose.

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Culture Company Enterprise Leadership 134

Chad Barr

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the crowded space of global consulting, thought leadership and entrepreneurship, your expertise alone isn’t enough. When Simon Sinek revolutionized leadership thinking, he started with a simple circle. Research shows, as seen in the visual below, that the human brain processes visual information far more efficiently than text.

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Intellectual Property McKinsey Leadership Efficiency 92

Harvard Business

JUNE 27, 2016

Many of us know this intuitively: best practices are optimized for a particular place and time and don’t necessarily transfer well between cultures. That’s how it is with practices that don’t quite fit another cultural context. Managing Across Cultures. What Leadership Looks Like in Different Cultures.

Culture 130

Culture Research Case Interview Development 130

Johanna Rothman

MAY 24, 2021

When I think about changing outcomes, I think about culture change. Of the four factors, how can we create a culture that encourages happiness? We might create that culture this way: Create the “good” kind of stress. See the Flow Efficiency series.). If we say that culture is: What we can discuss.

Leadership 134

Leadership Culture Agile Management 134

Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2018

As a Bersin report pointed out: “The single biggest driver of business impact is the strength of an organization’s learning culture.” Here are four science-based recommendations to help you create a learning culture on your team or in your organization: Reward continuous learning. ” You and Your Team Series.

Culture 133

Culture Construction Development Training 133

Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Instead, I see assumptions that reveal a divide-and-conquer, and possibly a command-and-control culture, not an agile culture. Individual work does not encourage flow efficiency thinking. Only if that leadership does not exist before spending hours. Agile titles do not mean the team or organization has an agile culture.

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Interviews Culture Agile Efficiency 96

Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

During the recent decade, companies have been making efforts to transform their business processes and culture to turn into data-driven organizations. . At the same time, the talent component shouldn’t be left aside: data alone cannot lead companies to success without human expertise to use in an efficient way. . Cultural challenges.

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Data Analysis Efficiency Survey 187

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With a culture that prioritizes training and development, MBB consultants are empowered to reliably generate innovative solutions aided by the unparalleled resources at their disposal in a structured, fast-paced, and supportive environment. How is the MBB experience different?

McKinsey 78

McKinsey Methodologies Transportation Bain 78

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. Soft skills A CPO requires similar skills as a project manager but with a strong focus on leadership and strategic thinking.

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Resources Methodologies Efficiency Metrics 157

Effective Managers

JULY 26, 2024

Implementing Agile in Your Organization The transition to an agile framework requires a cultural shift. Kanban is another agile approach that focuses on visualizing work, limiting work in progress, and maximizing efficiency (or flow). It’s not just about adopting new processes.

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Methodologies Agile Productivity Training 204

Rick Conlow

MAY 22, 2023

The quote “ The art of communication is the language of leadership” is often attributed to James Humes. This quote punctuates the critical nature of communication to effective and successful leadership. He was a an author, and speechwriter for several U.S. presidents, including Ronald Reagan.

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Leadership Training Training Construction 108

Johanna Rothman

APRIL 13, 2022

Do the work—and create and refine the culture as you do. That's a focus on flow efficiency , not resource efficiency.). Dan meant well—but he forgot that he's supposed to create the environment, the culture. Reward flow efficiency actions, not resource efficiency.

Leadership 96

Leadership Efficiency Culture Exercises 96

Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

Understanding the rapidly changing business environment will be essential to ensure efficient and effective leadership going forwards. It has shown us that despite developments in technology and travel infrastructure, a more efficient supply chain is not always better. Change 1: From engaging to inspiring. The bottom line.

Leadership 88

Leadership Efficiency System Travel 88

Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2017

Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. Efficiency is about doing the same with less. The benefits from improving efficiency appear to have petered out.

Efficiency 70

Efficiency Productivity Company Talent 70

Clarity Consultants

JULY 17, 2024

Strategies for Preparing Employees Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning Companies that encourage continuous learning to prepare employees for future roles will find success. AI can also personalize learning paths based on individual needs and progress, making training more effective and efficient.

Training 162

Training Training Emotional Intelligence Trends 162

Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

From writing assistance to automated data analysis, LLMs enable users to work more efficiently, thereby freeing up time to focus on higher-value tasks. The bottom line LLMs are transforming industries by making interactions more natural, workflows more efficient, and decisions more data-driven.

Productivity 88

Productivity McKinsey Data Training 88

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Georgia-Pacific. ———— History & Culture. The company prides itself on its culture of Market Based Management (MBM), which places worth on value created over time invested. Starbucks Jobs and Culture.

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Culture Case Interview Interviews Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MARCH 19, 2017

Today we highlight business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Intuit. History & Culture. Innovation is valued in a workforce that includes employees with a wide range of life experiences and a supportive culture that lets great ideas rise to the top. Starbucks Jobs and Culture. ” Enjoy!

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Culture Resumes Small Business Interviews 100

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

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2021

What culture do you want? This is a part of the series of intermittent leadership tips. The post Leadership Tip #13: For Innovation, Remove at Least One Policy or Procedure a Week appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. The longer I wait between cleanings, the more I need the marathon.

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Policies Leadership Guidelines Agile 131

LSA Global

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The People Leadership Fundamentals workshop results were: 98.2% To set people leaders up for success, they wanted to establish proficiency with the fundamentals of leadership. Creating a High Performing Team Explore how team motivation and performance are interrelated in delivering productivity, efficiency, and quality.

Leadership 68

Leadership Management Training Training 68

Epicflow

JANUARY 31, 2023

In addition to the “technical side” of project management, the author shares his ideas regarding effective stakeholder management, trust-based leadership, and effective decision-making as well as gives a variety of tools and techniques that can add value to your daily project management activities.

Management 29

Management Handbook Case Studies Case Study 29

Johanna Rothman

JUNE 4, 2024

Choose a Role That Fits Your Situation You might have heard of situational leadership. What if it's most efficient to do the work for a person or a team? Reducing management delays and increasing management throughput allows everyone to be efficient and effective. Individual efficiency is a red herring. Want to read more?

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Efficiency Management How To Metrics 63