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Eight Secret Weapons of the Modern Consultant

Steve Shu Consulting

A modern consultant is a professional that can work in dynamic industries, operate within multiple types of consulting organizations (e.g., niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor. On facilitation skills, I have seen less documentation on the subject in a concise format.

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Effective Manufacturing Operations Management in 2024

Epicflow

There’s one more essential component that helps manufacturers reach their goals — manufacturing operations management (MOM). What Is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing operations management (MOM) is the practice of overseeing and improving manufacturing processes at multiple levels. Process control.

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The Lockdown Unlocks Real Work

Markovitz Consulting

Elaborately defined, documented, and monitored processes and procedures? The preparation for that week, combined with the burden of having the leadership team unavailable for such a long period of time, hamstrung Ford’s ability to react to operational issues in a timely manner. Long commutes? Four-hour meetings? Low-value travel?

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How To Make Project Closure and Client-Consultant Transitions Smooth

Steve Shu Consulting

Some consulting partners explicitly discuss with client executives the notion of gradually winding down longer-term relationships over periods of months (versus days or weeks) so that business and operational needs are met. Support the transition process with documentation, project closeout meetings, and the like.

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Minimum Requirements Documentation: A Matter of Context

Johanna Rothman

A colleague asked me about the kinds of documentation the team might need for their stories. How little could they do for requirements documentation? I start with the pattern of Card, Conversation, Confirmation when I think about requirements and how much documentation. I don't use larger cards. I break the story.

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How to Uncover the Root Cause of Poor Performance

Consulting Matters

Are tools and equipment operative? Document Operating Guidelines. Conditions. Are task procedures clear and workable? Is the workplace physically organized? Is enough time available? Are tools and equipment available? Is necessary information available? Is information accurate? Are distractions and interruptions minimized?

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Strategic Planning - Understanding Strategic Versus Operational

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

However, for leaders who struggle to comprehend the need to define and capture new strategic initiatives while not documenting and tracking oppressive current operations, the strategic planning process can be perplexing to say the least.