Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Moreover, a strong L&D program enriches company culture by fostering a growth mindset and encouraging innovation. Designing L&D Strategies for Long-Term Impact Creating an effective L&D strategy requires a systematic approach that aligns with the organization’s business goals and objectives.

Metrics 147

Metrics ROI Training Training 147

Harvard Business

AUGUST 28, 2017

Through a study of AI that included a survey of 3,073 executives and 160 case studies across 14 sectors and 10 countries, and through a separate digital research program , we have identified 10 key insights CEOs need to know to embark on a successful AI journey. Believe the hype that AI can potentially boost your top and bottom line.

Survey 134

Survey Tools Industry Automotive 134

Clarity Consultants

APRIL 16, 2025

This inconsistency leaves new hires uncertain about expectations, company culture, and resources, slowing their adjustment period. The increased engagement leads to stronger connections between employees and company culture. Organizations should use data analysis and feedback loops to refine training strategies continually.

Training 130

Training Training Case Study Case Studies 130

Harvard Business

MAY 11, 2018

“We have a great culture.” Culture is often referred to as “the way things are done around here.” A great culture is what you get when all three of these are aligned, and line up with the organization’s espoused values. How, then, do we repair a flagging culture? We have all said it.

Culture 134

Culture System Meeting Leadership 134

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 40

Culture Ethics Policies Research 40

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The strategy-to-execution gap is an enduring problem with no easy solution. ” In their seminal HBR piece , Paul Leinwand, Cesare Mainardi, and Art Kleiner outlined what senior leaders must do to close the strategy-to-execution gap. Translate strategy into everyday processes and capabilities. Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

Strategy 134

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Enterprise 134

Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

Over the last decade, industries, academics, and the public sector have turned their focus toward culture and ethics in response to the financial crisis as well as misconduct at a broad range of corporations. But what role does culture play in corporate misconduct, and why do these problematic cultures persist?

Culture 133

Culture Company Financial Banking 133

Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

LinkedIn s 2024 survey revealed that 9 out of 10 global executives rank soft skills as more critical than ever, listing them as the #1 most in-demand skill. 5 Strategies for Advancing Your Career To translate soft skills into tangible career growth, its essential to adopt a deliberate approach. times faster than other roles.

Leadership 88

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Interviews Deloitte 88

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. The Gap Between Strategy and Execution.

Company 134

Company Strategy Strategy Strategy& 134

LSA Global

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Problem with Most Corporate Values Unfortunately, we know from organizational culture assessment data that the majority of corporate values are either toothless or disingenuous. Values are not a communications issue; they are a strategy, culture, and change management issue. Treat them accordingly.

Culture 69

Culture Data Leadership Company 69

Harvard Business

JUNE 21, 2018

In one survey of 10,000 senior leaders, 97% of them said that being strategic was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success. And yet in another study , a full 96% of the leaders surveyed said they lacked the time for strategic thinking.

Strategy 134

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Interviews 134

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Organizational culture is complex, and it can play a powerful — and sometimes destructive — role that is too often overlooked when new strategies are devised and launched. In a new global survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the most frequently cited barrier to implementing strategy was culture.

Culture 71

Culture Strategy Strategy Strategy& 71

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The State of Project Management 2018 survey by Wellingtone reveals a harsh truth — dissatisfaction with the current level of project management maturity in organizations all over the world is higher than a year ago. MHI has over 80,000 employees on board from different countries and cultures who are led by effective team management.

Management 246

Management Cash Flow Industry Real Estate 246

Harvard Business

APRIL 10, 2017

What is your strategy? How has that strategy changed over time? How do you make decisions about changing that strategy? That’s a serious problem, since the process for making strategic decisions can shape the strategy itself. Making a strategy without knowing your process is like sailing without a compass.

Strategy 134

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Interviews 134

Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

Is there anyone who hasn’t received at least 10 of their surveys? When two separate and unique cultures collide there is always bound to be some conflict. When two separate and unique cultures collide there is always bound to be some conflict. Brand & Business Portfolio Strategy. Global Growth Strategy.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2016

SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. Though the firm’s background is exclusively in pricing, in more recent years it has been breaking into other practice areas such as strategy, marketing, and sales. This says a lot about the type of firm culture Simon-Kucher has aimed to build. Practice Areas. Industries.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Automotive 100

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

In some ways, it feels like a boutique firm, whereas in others it feels like a pure strategy firm. Strategy & Analytics. Surveys & Experimental Studies. However, it also offers financial, and business strategy consulting as services to corporations and government agencies. ANALYSIS GROUP CULTURE.

Analysis 100

Analysis Groups Interviews Culture 100

Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Tell us who you think the most capable leaders are, and what they do to excel at both strategy and execution. See also "Wanted: Ambidextrous Leaders."

Survey 56

Survey Culture Strategy Strategy 56

Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

A recent global survey of almost 1,300 IT and business leaders found companies are keenly aware of the importance of agile. However, the report found one group, the Agility Masters, who have been able to leverage agile throughout their company, reporting 60 percent higher revenue and profit growth than the rest of the organizations surveyed.

Agile 86

Agile Survey Company Data 86

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Employee Surveys. The knowledge gained of the healthcare industry at Towers Watson would certainly qualify you for a role at a strategy firm in a healthcare practice. With the boom of healthcare issues (ahem, solutions) currently available, there is plenty of consulting work (and in-house strategy work) to be found. HR Software.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

JULY 12, 2015

One of the board’s main directives is to map out and implement the company’s five year strategy. Survey and Data Collection. If you are looking at moving to MBB and other pure strategy firms, Abt is not the place for you, noble though they may be. ABT ASSOCIATES CULTURE . After the Board come the Officers. Industries .

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Resumes 100

Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Booz Surveys; Edwin G. Booz and Fry Surveys; Booz, Fry, Allen & Hamilton; Booz, Allen & Hamilton; and finally Booz Allen Hamilton. As for Booz & Company, it was purchased by PricewaterhouseCoopers and became Strategy& , a firm we covered in an earlier Firm Profile. Organization & Strategy. Technology.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Resumes 100

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 17, 2020

Understands business drivers, challenges, competition, goals and strategies. Understands how the culture and power networks operate within the client system. Gathers information individuals and groups through the use of interviews, surveys, and other probing methods and draw conclusions from data that inform action.

Methodologies 207

Methodologies System Financial Data 207

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Companies often fail to address the tough questions about strategy and execution: Are we really clear, as a leadership team, about how we choose to create value in the marketplace? However, most directors feel they are brought in way too late in the strategy process to have meaningful engagement. The Gap Between Strategy and Execution.

Strategy 82

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Survey 82

Harvard Business

APRIL 25, 2017

In employer surveys that we conducted with the Economist Intelligence Unit, we found that less than half of respondents said they agree or strongly agree that their leaders were inspiring or were unlocking motivation in employees. We asked survey recipients what inspired them about their colleagues. What we found surprised us.

How To 134

How To Culture Survey Video 134

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Although senior executives recognize that strategy delivery is important, many leaders today say their organizations struggle with designing and guiding implementations that truly deliver on their business strategy goals. “That’s where the rubber hits the road.” “That’s where the rubber hits the road.”

Strategy 71

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Survey 71

Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. This not only ensures accountability but also contributes to a culture of responsibility and ownership within the team.

Meeting 143

Meeting Productivity Management How To 143

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Strategy has little value until it is implemented. In a world where disruption can happen overnight, moving rapidly from strategy design to delivery is critical. As a result, strategies fail, customers leave, key talent is lost, and financial performance suffers.

Strategy 71

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Survey 71

LSA Global

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Top 7 Tips to Get Honest Strategy Feedback from Employees: A Guide for Leaders We know from our organizational alignment research that active involvement in the strategy design process fosters a sense of ownership and involvement. 1 strategy execution success factor — more than 50% higher than any other factor.

Strategy 67

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Construction 67

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Right now, for example, the hot topic is “digital leadership” — driving organizations to be more innovative, iterative, and collaborative as they develop digital strategies to disrupt or transform their current business. The culture at GE, for example, centers on execution, simplicity, and innovation.

Leadership 133

Leadership Deloitte Culture Pharmaceuticals 133

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The research led to the development of the Strategy That Works profiler , an online tool that can help you see how well your company is answering these fundamental questions. Don’t chase market opportunities where you have no right to win Be clear-minded about what you do best, and build your strategy around those strengths.

Strategy 70

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Enterprise 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This neglect has hindered their ability to leverage data into talent strategies that can help transform their businesses. We base this claim about HR’s digital skills gap on the results of our latest global leadership survey. Only 11% of business leaders trust HR to use data to anticipate and help them fill their talent needs.

Data 132

Data Talent Survey Recruiting 132

Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2015

Surveying the Business Landscape. A popular way to examine the competitive intensity and attractiveness of an industry is to use Porter’s Five Forces , a technique which was first outlined by HBS Professor Michael Porter in his 1979 book Competitive Strategy. Competitive Strategy. Competitive Strategy.

Survey 60

Survey Industry Company Productivity 60

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Take these examples from a recent survey we did with managers and employees: “We had an assistant who created a very adversarial atmosphere. We surveyed 1,025 managers and employees and asked them about a time when they had a concern at work, but failed to voice it. We walked on eggshells around her.

Culture 70

Culture Company Study Survey 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2017

No strategy exists in a vacuum. As strategies move from design to implementation inside the company, outside forces are continually changing: New competitors emerge, the economic and regulatory pictures shift, and customers have new demands. Deliver a Strategy That Works by Managing Culture and Communication.

Strategy 71

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Survey 71

Harvard Business

MAY 18, 2018

Accenture Strategy research shows 87 percent of U.S. Read more from Accenture Strategy: How to Become a Future-Ready Business. Accenture Strategy research indicates that the disruption and differentiation that digital technology can create will place it at the center of acquisition strategy for the foreseeable future.

Accenture 71

Accenture Strategy Strategy Strategy& 71

Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2017

By virtue of their structural positions, they are simultaneously the “ victims and the carriers of change ” within an organization, receiving strategy prescriptions from their bosses above and having to implement those strategies with the people who work beneath them.

Management 134

Management Boston Consulting Group Research Survey 134