Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

To further scale the company and increase performance and profitability, the private equity firm identified the need to address operational inefficiencies, optimize the organizational structure, and develop a high-performing and agile leadership team. A second level of leaders was developed to support the company’s growth strategy.

Agile 58

Agile Development Leadership Case Study 58

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. Training and Development MBB firms invest heavily in the training and development of their consultants. Why choose an MBB consulting firm? Three main reasons.

McKinsey 78

McKinsey Methodologies Transportation Bain 78

Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2022

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Either their operations have grown quite a bit or they are in the midst of growing. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? But there are a few questions: Why is it necessary to hire an operations person? We answer with a resounding yes.

Operations 52

Operations Management Methodologies System 52

Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Maximizing state development with business experts. Strategic Economic Development Planning Strategic Vision and Planning : Business consulting agencies assist states in formulating strategic economic development plans, identifying growth opportunities, and establishing long-term objectives for sustainable growth.

Development 52

Development Policies Methodologies Transportation 52

Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 29, 2022

Further, the organization had not invested in leadership development nor was there a common leadership language. Following the assessment, Brimstone began by working with the leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy. The organization had never undertaken strategic planning and did not have a strategic plan in place.

Agile 96

Agile Strategy Strategy Strategy& 96

Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry.

Data 106

Data Consulting Agile Industry 106

PM Alliance

JUNE 30, 2023

Developing the capabilities to achieve consistent success across every project—whether it’s small and routine or big and complex—is the key to operational and financial sustainability. 4: Provide training based on a single, shared methodology. 2: Standardize your technology tools.

Methodologies 75

Methodologies Training Training Tools 75

Brimstone Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We have developed a methodology that helps organizations move from strategy through execution and realize success. Andy Frawley was first introduced to actionable strategy and the Brimstone methodology when he was CEO of Epsilon. Initiatives and measures of success are not tracked. Lack of engagement. Here is the good news.

Strategy 70

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Methodologies 70

Kates Kesler

MAY 7, 2020

The company was structured around fully loaded product business units, each with its own Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Marketing. Since inception, they have consistently developed cutting edge, best-in-class products.

Accenture 91

Accenture Engineering Methodologies Productivity 91

Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Critical is connecting the dots between sustainability risks and opportunities, investor demands, government regulations, finance, and business operations to think holistically about integrating ESG into every company function. This is where we come in. Your Strategic Partner. Our Results.

Case Study 78

Case Study Case Studies Enterprise Leadership 78

Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

As companies develop and grow, and the number of projects they deliver increases, business leaders are seeking ways to ensure more efficient coordination of all their initiatives. Establishing project management methodology, standards, and best practices. Basically, this support is implemented in the following ways.

Management 87

Management Methodologies Resources Efficiency 87

Business Consulting Agency

MAY 29, 2024

Whether it’s adopting new technologies, restructuring operations, or shifting strategic direction, change is inevitable. As a result, the ERP system was successfully integrated with minimal disruption to operations. Consultants use proven methodologies to address and reduce resistance among employees.

Change Management 52

Change Management Management Consulting Methodologies 52

Consulting and Organizational Management

AUGUST 16, 2010

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. These systems operate within boundaries subjected to the whims of environmental changes such as: economic crises, increased competitive threats and industry shifts. The human system operates the technology. Translate This. Library Blogs Home.

System 57

System Consulting Organizational Development Methodologies 57

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

You need to make sure that you do match the right methodology with the right business needs. Choosing the Right Methodology & Sample Size (2:53). Once you get the objectives clear, then you look at the methodology. It was definitely worth investing in that development. This is a swipe file. Just think about that one.

How To 156

How To Groups Interviews Methodologies 156

Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The interim president of a global packaging company’s beauty and personal care division faced mounting market pressures and obstacles, including an absence of operating mechanisms and a lack of trust among the leadership team. The senior leadership team then went through Brimstone’s Performance Leadership (PL) program.

Exercises 79

Exercises Leadership Methodologies Research 79

Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

A multinational biopharmaceutical company brought in a new CEO to improve operational efficiencies and accelerate growth. In addition, Brimstone provided the structure and framework for the team to develop an actionable strategy, our Strategic Business Framework. Over two years, 10% of the organization’s top leaders participated.

Case Study 66

Case Study Case Studies Study Leadership 66

Consulting Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

I’m not a strict operator. The majority of my successes in my career have been in getting those two groups to kind of talk together and to take the engineering vision, and kind of bound it with the operational limitation, and make sure everybody is on the same page. Sometimes it’s not operational capacity.

Interviews 156

Interviews Company Marketing Operations 156

Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2024

Competitive Pricing Boutique firms often lack the traditional overhead and operational costs plaguing larger firms, which allows them to offer clients more competitive pricing. They tend to have higher marketing costs associated with advertising, branding, website development, and client events.

Agile 88

Agile Advertising Travel Consulting 88

Business Consulting Agency

MAY 23, 2024

Helping them overcome challenges, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Here’s how business consulting services benefit small businesses: Strategic Planning and Business Development Consultants assist small businesses in developing comprehensive strategic plans that align with their long-term goals.

Small Business 52

Small Business Consulting Cash Flow Efficiency 52

Clarity Consultants

APRIL 26, 2023

While developing learning and development (L&D) strategies for their organization, many company leaders are introduced to the concept of instructional design. Ultimately, instructional designers are highly skilled professionals operating in a critical niche that allows organizations to upskill their workforce.

Education 64

Education Training Training Methodologies 64

Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 19, 2024

Mid-Sized Companies and Growth Stage Businesses Mid-sized companies and growth stage businesses often face challenges related to scaling operations, expanding into new markets, or integrating new systems. Change management services are instrumental for these companies in: Developing scalable business processes and operational efficiencies.

Change Management 52

Change Management Management Agile Enterprise 52

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 61

Resources Methodologies Efficiency Metrics 61

Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Strategic Technology Planning Technology consulting services assist companies in developing strategic technology plans aligned with business goals, objectives, and growth strategies. Improved efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness. Increased operational efficiency and workflow optimization.

Consulting 52

Consulting Tools Training Training 52

Business Consulting Agency

MAY 15, 2023

They scrutinize a company’s financial statements, identify areas of improvement, and develop strategies to enhance profitability. By analyzing revenue streams, cost structures, and operational inefficiencies, consultants can recommend strategies to streamline financial management, reduce expenses, and maximize profit margins.

Consulting 52

Consulting Process Improvement Analysis Operations 52

Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Understanding these stages helps you paint a picture of what's next for an organization and why and how they need to mature their leadership and operating practices. The VP of Operations kept downplaying my findings' significance and pressing me for more and more examples. This is where your systems thinking comes in. Political savvy.

Consulting 156

Consulting System Sales Meeting 156

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

While I was working with them, the focus of my PhD gradually shifted toward how economic integration and various factors (domestic, international, political, economic) have impacted Japanese companies’ corporate strategy and operations over the past couple of decades. This next one was submitted by the father of a premium client. We love it!

Consulting 204

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Currently located on 430 Park Avenue, the latest buzz on the street is the new office being built for BCG New York – they are moving from midtown Manhattan to the colossal state-of-the-art Hudson Yards development. With HQ in New York, firm practices are based on the EVA methodology.

Consulting 157

Consulting Deloitte Bain McKinsey 157

Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

To take advantage of this opportunity place focus on building agility, aligning the organization, operating as a team of teams, and developing your people. At the core was building an agile organization – shifting mindsets, creating processes, and developing capabilities. Develop a Team of Teams. Build Agility.

Leadership 62

Leadership Agile Operations Survey 62

Harvard Business

JULY 2, 2018

Agile — the management approach that relies on small, entrepreneurial, close-to-the-customer teams — has a reputation that reflects its rapid adoption in software development. Experienced operators in the field have better knowledge and more current information than remote dictators or their mercenary agents do.

Turnaround 56

Turnaround Agile Operations System 56

BCG

MARCH 22, 2017

Agile methodologies have given companies just what they need in the digital era: a collaborative and flexible way to develop software. Cross-functional teams, iterative development, and continual testing and feedback are powerful practices that have enabled companies to improve their development process.

Agile 40

Agile Methodologies Software Operations 40

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is me when I was in my twenties and I just got my master's degree in Organization Development. And I had this team that I was leading around human resource development. We had career development, organizational development, training, and development. How did I start positioning myself in the way that I did?

Consulting 156

Consulting Leadership System Meeting 156

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is me when I was in my twenties and I just got my master's degree in Organization Development. And I had this team that I was leading around human resource development. We had career development, organizational development, training, and development. How did I start positioning myself in the way that I did?

Consulting 156

Consulting How To Leadership System 156

Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 23, 2020

The process of developing a strategy can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Once a strategy has been developed, organizations often struggle with execution. Andy was first introduced to agile strategy and the Brimstone methodology when he was CEO of Epsilon. Andy points to agile strategy as the backbone of the company’s success.

Agile 52

Agile Strategy Strategy Strategy& 52

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Italy has accused the EU of using “shaky” methodology to evaluate countries’ fiscal policies, raising the stakes ahead of next week’s first verdict on the budgets of eurozone member states by the new European Commission. The irony in this case is that Italy pleads for far shakier accounting than Brussels. Let''s dive in for a closer look.

Case Interview 66

Case Interview Methodologies Financial Trends 66

Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 29, 2024

Portfolio Strategy and Diversification Consulting services assist investors in developing portfolio strategies that optimize risk-return profiles and diversify investment portfolios. Startup Valuation and Deal Structuring Startup consultants specialize in startup valuation methodologies, deal structuring, and negotiation tactics.

Consulting 52

Consulting Benchmarking Trends Analysis 52

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Epicflow serves engineering-driven companies in the following industries: manufacturing, aerospace and defense, automotive, telecommunications, software development, healthcare, and government institutions. It also facilitates the right resource allocation, contributes to seamless work on projects, and helps optimize project costs.

Tools 92

Tools Software Resources Healthcare 92

Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2016

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things , incorporating up-to-the-minute digital technology has become critical to its product innovation. They do this with methods proven useful in accelerating software development, such as “ Agile ,” and which are increasingly being used for hardware product development, too.

Metrics 53

Metrics Survey Software Operations 53