Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Politics gets its bad rap when leaders operate out of self-interest versus the best interest of others. Here's 20 questions to help you uncover your client's true culture and politics (and I promise you - it's not what's posted on the organizational chart or the values hanging in the break room!). DEFINING THE REAL CORPORATE CULTURE.

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Culture Exercises System Talent 184

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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Research Company Culture Tools 252

LSA Global

APRIL 3, 2025

The Importance of a Consistent Workplace Culture Employees want to be able to count on their leaders and on their organization to lead them in the right direction in the right way. We know from Denison culture survey data that a consistent workplace helps to drive higher levels of employee engagement, retention, and performance.

Culture 41

Culture Ethics Policies Research 41

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They identified four qualities that set these companies apart: 1) They take a strategic approach to attracting, developing, and retaining talent; 2) They heavily invest in training and development; 3) They have strong cultures and internal operations; and 4) They’re respected in the broader environment.

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Company Talent Survey Interviews 253

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Others lack the processes and operational capabilities to target them with personalized communications and experiences. But the most common, and perhaps the greatest, barrier to customer centricity is the lack of a customer-centric organizational culture. Link employee culture to customer outcomes.

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Culture Case Interview Sales Company 132

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

Effective Managers

JUNE 19, 2024

Leaders must now manage teams that are dispersed across various locations, requiring new strategies for communication, collaboration, and maintaining company culture. Organizations quickly adopted new technologies to maintain operations and serve customers. Continuous Learning: Technology is constantly evolving.

Leadership 246

Leadership Agile Operations Data 246

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public company boards are typically focused on oversight, supporting the management team while keeping a respectful distance from day-to-day operations. In contrast, boards of companies owned by private equity tend to be much more hands-on.

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Company Operations Culture Strategy& 245

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. What makes you stand out?

Cash Flow 195

Cash Flow Consulting Intellectual Property Resumes 195

Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Deeper insights require examining financial metrics, employee engagement, and operational efficiencies. They deployed a recruitment strategy that quickly identified and onboarded consultants adept at integrating into the client’s operations. Clarity Consultants responded with a scalable workforce solution.

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Case Study Case Studies ROI Metrics 130

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The firm was responsible for manufacturing and sales of soaps, detergents, and other home cleaning products, and employees often encountered situations where there was compelling need to speak up about issues around current work operations.

Culture 133

Culture Company Operations Survey 133

Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Building a culturally competent workforce is becoming more important as businesses operate in an increasingly globalized world. Organizations that invest in upskilling and reskilling programs will not only help employees remain relevant but will also foster a culture of growth and innovation.

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Trends Ethics Emotional Intelligence Tools 148

Effective Managers

JANUARY 14, 2021

With that in mind, we wanted to talk more about accountability and how you can create a culture of accountability at your organization. The Importance of Having a Culture of Accountability at Work. A culture of accountability can create positivity, engagement, and productivity among the workforce. But how do you build it?

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Culture Leadership Management Company 130

Harvard Business

JULY 24, 2018

Relationship-heavy cultures are marked by inclusion, personal connection, and relationship-based decision making. If you find that the women in your organization are carrying a disproportionate share of the collaborative work, you can take steps to neutralize the imbalance by building a culture of mutual accountability. Set an example.

Culture 132

Culture Study Case Interview Meeting 132

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A collaborative culture both reduces physician burnout and boosts clinical, operational, and financial performance.

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System Financial Operations Culture 34

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. Simplify Complex Concepts : Narratives break down complicated topics, making them accessible to learners from diverse backgrounds and roles.

Training 130

Training Training Case Study Case Studies 130

Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2024

How to grapple with the complexities of moving operations in a tightly woven global economy.

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Operations How To Culture Strategy& 223

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Effective governance can serve as the bedrock of organizational culture, which shapes perceptions, attitudes, and interactions throughout the organisational hierarchy, between departments, and within project teams. Foster an inclusive culture that values different perspectives.

Government 88

Government Culture Ethics Agile 88

LSA Global

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Our organizational alignment research found that strategic clarity and cultural alignment by the CEO accounts for 71% of the difference between high and low performing organizations in terms of revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.

Strategy& 69

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Leadership 69

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Learning how consulting firms operate can help you better understand what you would do as an analyst. Ask them about their experience working at the firm, what kinds of projects they have worked on, what challenges they have faced, and what is unique about the culture. How do Consulting Firms Work?

Operations 88

Operations Consulting Boston Consulting Group Industry 88

Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 5, 2022

Along with competitive compensation, a positive, supportive culture featuring a diverse workforce is increasingly viewed as essential. Review daily duties, upcoming projects, new implementations, and other aspects of your operations to find skill areas worth pursuing. Then, compare what’s available to your company’s needs.

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Training Training Leadership Company 299

Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations. Consulting Services to Facilitate AI-Powered Clean Tech Consulting firms specializing in clean tech can offer invaluable support to companies aiming to integrate AI-powered renewables into their operations.

Operations 78

Operations Energy Data System 78

Effective Managers

JULY 26, 2024

Implementing Agile in Your Organization The transition to an agile framework requires a cultural shift. This iterative process ensures that the final product or service is aligned with customer needs and market dynamics. It’s not just about adopting new processes.

Methodologies 235

Methodologies Agile Productivity Training 235

Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2024

When efforts to improve health care, the failures are often blamed on leadership and culture. But the main problem often is the underlying systems.

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System Efficiency Culture Leadership 248

Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2019

How one Wisconsin health system did it.

Culture 132

Culture System Change Management Healthcare 132

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Lessons from Google’s former SVP of People Operations.

Operations 246

Operations Culture Management 246

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2025

The phenomenon of “ TikTok Refugees ” is not just about shifting to another platform its an emerging cultural moment that is blending social media, e-commerce, and cultural exchange in unique ways. For displaced TikTok creators, RedNote represents not just a new platform but a chance to redefine their digital strategy.

Healthcare 88

Healthcare Media Culture Trends 88

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.

Engineering 248

Engineering Management Methodologies Resources 248

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. Despite the pressure, there is a collaborative culture where teamwork and mutual support are emphasized. Why choose an MBB consulting firm? Three main reasons. How is the MBB experience different?

McKinsey 78

McKinsey Methodologies Transportation Bain 78

Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

And its transforming how businesses operate. From summarizing lengthy documents to drafting emails and generating reports, LLMs can reduce operating costs by streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. AI isnt coming, its already here. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, understanding LLMs is essential.

Productivity 88

Productivity McKinsey Data Training 88

People Business Psychology

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Trust the values Organisations list their values because they feel it is important to distinguish themselves and describe themselves; values may give direction to how organisations operate and how they are guided by these principles. Especially if this culture encourages continuous learning and improvement. References: 1. Turconi, S.

How To 52

How To Culture Pharmaceuticals Guidelines 52

Harvard Business

MAY 1, 2018

” Leadership teams must operate as a unified force. He listened to both sides of the story, each of which had some merit, and then he told them, “You’ve got one month to clean this up and get these two departments in sync without a glitch. Or you’re both fired.”

Culture 135

Culture Leadership Study Comparison 135

LSA Global

JANUARY 6, 2025

Alignment with Ways of Working, Resources, and Capabilities We know from leadership simulation assessment data that too many leaders ignore cultural and operational realities. Strategies that clash with organizational culture or overlook operational constraints are unlikely to gain traction.

Research 67

Research Analysis Strategy& Strategy 67

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To meet the moment, this article argues that organizations may need to change the way they operate to innovate. Technological advances and increasingly sophisticated ways of gathering and analyzing data are changing both the kinds of products and services companies can offer and are increasing competitive pressures.

Operations 254

Operations Data Meeting Productivity 254

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Can an established international spirits company digitally transform its systems and integrate artificial intelligence into its operations?

Operations 181

Operations System Company Data 181

Markovitz Consulting

APRIL 11, 2018

As you can see in the chart below (copied from the magazine), fully 44% of responders said that ROI justifications are a key operational challenge in making improvements. The lack of executive support (20%) and the lack of an improvement culture (30%) is predictable. Culture is an outgrowth of our daily behaviors.

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ROI Culture Exercises Conference 164

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 17, 2020

Understands how the culture and power networks operate within the client system. Helps clients anticipate the Customer/Client, Employee, and Financial/Operational impact of business decisions. Speaks the language of business – financials, data and analytics. Political Savvy. Maintains confidentiality.

Methodologies 207

Methodologies System Data Financial 207