Consulting Matters

APRIL 22, 2021

Coaches Don Knagge and Rachelle Stone get to dive into the actual frameworks I used to lead organizations and executives through the executive development process. Don Knagge is currently in the executive development process with a client. Your goal as a coach or consultant is to take strategy and turn it into an operational reality.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

They manage the client relationship and often oversee the project, which means that they may require regular status reports or check-ins. strategy development, market research, transformation initiatives). SolomonEdwards : Provides financial, operational, and technology consulting.

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Epicflow

JUNE 21, 2023

Among other things, this can be achieved by improving a company’s operational efficiency. How is it possible to increase operational efficiency in project-based organizations? What Is Operational Efficiency and Why Improve It? Improving operational efficiency means delivering more output with the same or less input.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Companies rely on Learning & Development (L&D) programs – especially eLearning – to stay competitive as industries change. However, the actual value of these learning and development programs lies not just in their immediate impact but in their long-term effects on business performance driven by employee learning.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2017

Given political climates around the world and a new wariness around international cooperation, the private sector could find itself in the hot seat: trying to pick up the slack on big issues from climate change to sustainable development. Our primary findings are reported here. And some companies have taken the lead.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 31, 2022

The ham radio operations team reporting to me will be far more capable at radio operations than I am. I will have physicians and nurses from a volunteer medical core running medical operations who will report to me too. Develop the tactical approach (a.k.a. Assign issues to direct reports.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For instance, AI-driven customer relationship management tools can automate data entry, lead scoring , content marketing, follow-up emails, and generating reports, freeing up employees to focus on more strategic activities like developing growth strategies, enhancing customer relationships, and driving innovation.

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Epicflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Credit: HHI’s Integrated Report 2017 According to the HHI Integrated Report 2017 , the shipping industry was severely impacted by the global recession and confronted stagnation. To improve their project management practices, C-levels at HHI developed a sustainable management policy. billion in revenue by 2022.

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 19, 2022

Having systems with the ability to assign, deliver, track and report progress increases the efficiency of your content program. When change is necessary, it’s wise to use approaches that limit operational disruptions. Planning to Implement Change and Measure Success.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

We’ve found that there’s significant potential in developing what is innately right with people versus trying to fix what’s wrong with them. Manager alignment on a strengths initiative is crucial because managers are ultimately responsible for developing workers based on strengths.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

developing a poor project plan), Executing (e.g., We’ll consider two sides of risk management in aerospace engineering: managing project risks and operational risk management outlined in the aerospace quality management standard AS9100. . Step 4: Developing risk response strategies. Operational risk management .

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

And its transforming how businesses operate. Why LLMs Matter for Product Leaders For product leaders, LLMs are revolutionizing product development by making it possible to build and deploy more intelligent, personalized, responsive, and accessible digital applications that enhance overall customer satisfaction.

Productivity 88

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Learning how consulting firms operate can help you better understand what you would do as an analyst. Clients may need help with market research, competitor analysis, growth strategies, supply chain optimization, product development, or a range of other issues. How do Consulting Firms Work? Consulting Firm Structure. Company Website.

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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. s responsible for developing common frameworks that are used by all project participants (team members, stakeholders, project managers) in their work on projects.

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Effective Managers

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

For example, let us say that a person in the finance department has a quarterly report that is dependent on the operations department to gather information. On the other hand, the operations department might not perceive this as priority work, but as Finance’s work and that they are doing Finance a favour when they do it.

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Finance Operations Report Efficiency 130

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Data overload, siloed data, lack of communication systems , or a central tracking system can all contribute to a lack of clarity and direction.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

Harvard Business School reports that 71% of employers value emotional intelligence over technical expertise when hiring. For example, instead of saying, Im skilled at strategy execution you might instead say, I led a corporate transformation initiative that delivered $25M in cost savings by optimizing key operational processes.

Leadership 88

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Interviews Deloitte 88

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In this article, I’d like to share the insights we’ve gleaned from the model’s first full year of operation, which hopefully organizations in health care and many other industries will find useful. Across those fundamentals, eight key topics are reported every day. It ensures alignment of goals, resources, and people.

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System Healthcare Metrics Report 130

Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 19, 2023

L&D leaders have been instrumental in helping employers and employees pivot to pandemic protocols and navigate both remote and hybrid operations and corporate culture. When viewed in the context of an unstable or uncertain job market, continuous learning is essential to creating and maintaining an agile workforce and operations.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and streamline their operations. From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing decision-making processes, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate and opening up new possibilities for growth.

Data 147

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Decision scientist: Dashboards, presentations, memos, new metrics, predictive models to inform decision-making, opportunity analysis to determine what to invest in or prioritize, reports on the results of experiments including recommendations. In larger and more sophisticated data operations, more fine-grained roles are necessary.

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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 latest issue of the Spring 2018 AME Target magazine excerpts some mind-boggling—and depressing—data from LNS Research about continuous improvement.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It helps define the hierarchy, reporting relationships, and communication, which greatly influence how the business functions. The span of control – The span of control (aka the number of employees reporting to a single manager) is relatively narrow in a tall structure. This experimentation can lead to some great results.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 15, 2017

And they receive little on-the-job training to develop skills such as how to allocate short- and long-term resources, how to provide developmental feedback, or how to effectively handle conflict – leadership skills needed to run a vibrant business. Yet most doctors in the U.S. aren’t taught management skills in medical school.

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Chad Barr

JANUARY 8, 2025

” This is not just a tech milestone—it’s a harbinger of a seismic shift in how businesses operate, innovate, and grow. AI Agents: The Workforce of Tomorrow A pivotal development in 2025 will be the rise of AI agents. Develop tailored eBooks, blogs, or course materials based on client needs and preferences.

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LSA Global

APRIL 21, 2025

When sales reps can speak the language of executives and tie their solutions to relevant revenue growth, cost savings, risk mitigation, or operational efficiency initiatives, they elevate the conversation, push a buyers thinking, and shorten the sales cycle. They must understand how to engage and align with cross-functional teams.

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Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2016

Large decreases in costs by eliminating the waste of fully developing features that fail in the market. They require uncommon teamwork between marketing-oriented product managers and software developers with a technical orientation. Operations in a Connected World. But when a product is delivered online (e.g., Insight Center.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

These centers should be “owned and operated” by highly competent individual contributors with relevant expertise. What reports do we need? Create a leadership and development portal. Then ask them to create a personal development plan. “What” questions (What are the results?

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Harvard Business

MAY 19, 2017

It’s a model that’s increasingly used in companies of all kinds looking to accelerate the development of their high-potential people. As in many fast-paced companies today, consulting staff operate without formal job descriptions or handbooks. ” Using Strengths-Based Development. .”

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Harvard Business

MARCH 7, 2017

The dispatch included disturbing and potentially illegal managerial activities, such as Fowler’s boss telling her she could be fired for reporting the behaviors. But with the departures of a number of high-level HR leaders in late 2016, head of operations Ryan Graves largely took on the head HR role in addition to his other duties.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

Its hierarchical authority, specialized division of labor, and standard operating procedures enabled companies to grow far larger than they had ever been. Tens of thousands of agile teams have operated for decades without much awareness — let alone active support — from CEOs. Develop personal, habitual agility.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2016

Soon, it might be worthwhile for many companies to check whether drone-based data could add value – either to optimize current operations or offer new avenues for growth. Factors such as investment horizon, need for data security, and desired development speed will influence this choice.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

So let me share my screen and give you some ideas on how you can start developing your website strategy. Do you care that I got a master's in organization development and human resources? Or you got blindsided by some sort of nutty reorganization that made you report to somebody that you're like, "No way, No how!"

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Effective Managers

JUNE 14, 2024

Within these groups, leaders find a confidential and collaborative environment where they can discuss their most pressing issues, gain new perspectives, and develop actionable strategies. The synergy and trust that develop within these groups are truly extraordinary.

Leadership 130

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Effective Managers

JUNE 14, 2024

Within these groups, leaders find a confidential and collaborative environment where they can discuss their most pressing issues, gain new perspectives, and develop actionable strategies. The synergy and trust that develop within these groups are truly extraordinary.

Leadership 130

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Resources Tools 130

Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2017

According to a recent McKinsey Global Institute report , the number of people in the global labor force will reach 3.5 What’s more, the subsidiaries operated more or less autonomously, each with separate organizational cultures and norms. Photo by Christine Roy. Translators were employed for cross-border communications.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2016

My guess is that while a poor balance sheet might cause restless sleep, it’s the thought of an incorrectly reported balance sheet that brings on night terrors. It’s not surprising. I’m not against benchmarking and norming.

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