Johanna Rothman

JUNE 5, 2023

That's because each project offers different value over the product's lifetime. See Product Roles, Part 4: Product Orientation and the Role of Projects for images of why we want ever-increasing product value, but why we might space the projects out.) However, today, I realized there are also product risks.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Michael Zipursky talks about strategic hiring in this episode with Adam Oliver, Founder and CEO of Crafted, a product development consultancy employing over 26 people. Putting the right people in the right seats is crucial to any business, but for a consulting practice, it is a matter of life or death. Michael and Adam discuss.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 29, 2024

Platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have not only broadened access to funding to companies that might struggle in the capital markets but have also transformed the way companies connect with consumers during product development, replacing focus groups with real customers who have a stake in the final product.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

According to BCG’s analysis , productivity at companies that have shifted to remote work has increased between 15% and 40%. At a $500M footwear company I once worked with, the founder and CEO—long removed from his role product development—decided that he didn’t like a particular style his product team had designed, developed, and purchased.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 5, 2024

In the competitive, fast-paced, and ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, the role of a product manager is pivotal. A great product manager is not just a project coordinator, they are visionaries, strategists, and leaders. As such, effective communication is the backbone of successful product management.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The future of work will not be determined by technology, but by creating the right mix of education, exposure, and experience needed to develop skills and put them to work, creating a vastly more productive workplace and economy.

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 4, 2024

Organizations face a delicate ethical balancing act of maximizing productivity while ensuring the well-being of their employees. It involves considerations related to the ethics of corporate training and the complexities of achieving a balance between productivity and the well-being of employees. Contact us today!

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, traditional sales and marketing-driven approaches are increasingly giving way to a new paradigm: Product Led Growth (PLG). Product Led Growth is a business methodology in which the product itself serves as the primary driver of customer acquisition. What is PLG?

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

Employing a team of strong workers can help you get through these unknown times, which is why investing in employee development is crucial. Learning new skills and competencies is the bread and butter of a learning and development program. Providing learning and development opportunities does just that.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

You may even be navigating a high tide of consulting projects now thanks to your excellent product-market fit, your diligent business development efforts or the kind winds of fate. Your consulting firm has experienced boom times.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 26, 2017

The store specializes in and sells products made from oranges – especially juices. Essentially, however, it’s high-quality orange juice for $25 when the supermarket down the street sells a larger quantity of a similar product for $5 or less. The company developed a solid product and charged a premium for it.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Companies like Slack and Dropbox have pioneered the use of Product-Led Growth (PLG). They start by building a product that’s indispensable for small teams, then count on low friction and customer advocates to expand throughout the organization. Don’t wait until product-led growth stalls to plan for a multi-pronged sales strategy.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 24, 2024

Researchers who analyzed consumer feedback from Etsy discovered that what consumers value most about upcycled products is not their sustainability but their creativity.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs and product managers (PMs) know that they need to find out what people want. In this article, we will look at how to conduct what is called ‘ customer development ’ – the process through which a business comes to understand the needs, pain points, and behavior of potential customers through direct conversation and feedback.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As sustainability concerns grow and customer loyalty becomes increasingly vital, many executives are asking: How do we break free from planned obsolescence and design products that grow? The answer lies in understanding how innovative companies are already making this transition.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Product management can be a great stepping stone for ambitious early career professionals, and it’s not just for those with an engineering background. Despite recent tech layoffs and a precarious job market, product management remains a vibrant and promising field for early career professionals.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The skincare industry is booming, with consumers increasingly seeking innovative, effective, and sustainable products. Partnering with industry experts can provide the guidance, resources, and insights needed to develop a standout skincare brand. Find here more about skincare brand development with expert help.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

A coach helps individual leaders develop clarity on what they need to focus on and create action plans to achieve those goals. B2C Business - Offer advice, inspiration, programs, products, and services sought out and paid for by an individual who is seeking to improve their own life, career, or personally owned boutique business.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2022

This new course is geared toward developing knowledge, ability, and professional skills to apply behavioral economics in business settings. The course is especially geared toward students who may consider future professions in consumer finance, marketing, product development, data science, or consulting/advisory.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

On the one hand this includes the capabilities of companies to integrate specific aspects of their product management, software development, UX, data science, and marketing processes. But it also means developing a research mindset that comes from the experimental side of behavioral economics.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Before committing to a new location, developing the move schedule, and finalizing the project plan , you should conduct a site assessment to identify any changes that need to be made to meet your needs and be ready for move-in. Mobilize internal subject matter experts, from production line supervisors to maintenance personnel and engineers.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In my free time I have been developing a course, tentatively called Applied Behavioral Science in the Digital Age to be taught to business school students at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The class will discuss key elements to starting and implementing behavioral science initiatives within a company. FinTech) settings.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

research) while others may get involved with bringing insights and designs to product development (e.g., A/B testing) and work with product and service teams to directly measure how designs affect behavior and outcomes. Some of the companies with CBOs do mostly marketing communications or thought leadership (e.g.,

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2020

Connection with others who get what we're going through and strategic alliances can be highly profitable IF you are developing relationships with people who are doing the same type of hard work that you are to build a credible online platform and faithfully put yourself in front of potential buyers.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. For example, Alibaba, a leading Chinese e-commerce company, could conduct sentiment analysis of customer reviews of individual products and services, and use these insights to modify existing products and develop new ones.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

and how the work is accomplished, the flow by which products and services are created and delivered (e.g., To help you quickly master the concepts of organization development grab your copy of my guidebook "Organizational Consulting 101." Business Strategy : The organization’s formula for winning (e.g.,

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 16, 2020

new line of business, new product) like a personal trainer helps a person develop more strength or cardio capacity. These management consultants are not fixing things like doctors do. Instead they are helping companies build new capabilities (e.g.,

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 9, 2019

So it was a very significant role and we did very unique things and new to the world type products. So three different legs of a business type of knowledge from product development to high level sales to post sale services, and at a high level managing all of those things.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Organizations that prioritize learning and development (L&D) are not just investing in their staff; they are investing in their future. Enhancing Employee Skills : Through targeted training programs, employees can develop new competencies that significantly enhance their performance and productivity.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

It can be productive, motivating you to innovate, or draining, leading to burnout. Manufacturing organizations like General Motors report spending more on healthcare than they do on raw materials for their products. One emotion that often defines work is stress. Stress is an emotional contagion.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Their branding helps drive sales by keeping their products or services fresh in the consumer’s mind. Develop a “tagline” or one-sentence summary. Everyone in business recognizes strong brands and understands their importance. These brands represent certain values. Independent consultants need to think the same way.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2024

They’re transforming product development, too. Creators can drive demand for specialized products, accelerating product life cycles and even changing what customers actually value. Creators aren’t just changing marketing.

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Halo Psych

JUNE 20, 2024

But, as Arwa Mahdawi says in her excellent book, Strong Female Lead, “…telling women to lean into male-centred power structures simply isn’t productive” (p.19). Activity: If reflective practice is something you want to try, as part of your leadership development journey, here is a sketchnote of prompts I’ve created to help leaders.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2021

In my free time I have been developing a course, tentatively called Applied Behavioral Science in the Digital Age to be taught to business school students at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The class will discuss key elements to starting and implementing behavioral science initiatives within a company. FinTech) settings.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 9, 2019

So it was a very significant role and we did very unique things and new to the world type products. So three different legs of a business type of knowledge from product development to high level sales to post sale services, and at a high level managing all of those things.

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