Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

From gun violence to catastrophic weather events, companies need new operational strategies to secure their organizations.

Operations 175

Operations Strategy Strategy Strategy& 175

Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Most companies had to pivot without much notice, ensuring they could adjust to new rules regarding how organizations were (or weren’t) allowed to open and operate during the pandemic. That can shorten their return to full productivity, ensuring operations move forward as smoothly as possible.

Financial 264

Financial Industry Management Guidelines 264

Harvard Business

JUNE 7, 2017

For example, our informal survey of where employees are spending their time in major departments across large companies suggests that 60-70% of their time is consumed in “exception handling” – addressing unexpected events that the existing processes can’t handle.

Operations 134

Operations Efficiency Productivity Examples 134

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For example, a wearable ECG monitor can detect irregular heart rhythms and alert both the patient and their healthcare provider, potentially preventing a serious cardiac event. One of the key benefits of big data analytics in healthcare is predictive analytics, which uses historical data to predict future events.

Healthcare 78

Healthcare Data Trends Efficiency 78

Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

one way to look at this is in terms of an exogeneous event that constituents have to react to (e.g., There will be some players that will be way more agile than others and able to capitalize on both important behavioral implications and operational tactics. Maybe it can be part of a Spring-cleaning or offsite event for your company.

Construction 195

Construction Journal Agile Examples 195

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 17, 2020

Understands how the culture and power networks operate within the client system. Helps clients anticipate the Customer/Client, Employee, and Financial/Operational impact of business decisions. Uses this larger perspective as a framework for understanding and influencing events and change. Political Savvy.

Methodologies 207

Methodologies System Financial Data 207

Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. This week I’d like to address the disruption caused by kaizen events. What could be wrong with kaizen events? If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good.

Travel 133

Travel Engineering Company Operations 133

Epicflow

MARCH 22, 2023

Also, if a company decides to cut expenses but does nothing to increase operational efficiency, it may lead to delivering low-quality output and decreased customer satisfaction. To achieve this, you should analyze your business processes, improve operational efficiency, and identify the causes of excessive expenses.

Resources 227

Resources Management Efficiency Operations 227

Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Today, they’re 21 and 23, and I can proudly say I didn’t miss a single school play, sports event, or bedtime story. To be there for every school event? When I left my high-profile job as an Organization Development Consultant at Walt Disney World to start my own consulting business, my kids were just 4 and 6 years old.

Consulting 156

Consulting How To System Efficiency 156

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

How consumer psychology can make your major sales feel like IRL events.

Sales 174

Sales Retail Operations Management 174

Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

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. Including detail helps to demonstrate your expertise, boost your credibility, and enable you to stand out from the crowd.

Leadership 88

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Interviews Deloitte 88

Harvard Business

JULY 2, 2018

None of these conditions exists in extreme events such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, major military battles — or large-scale business turnarounds. The variability and unpredictability of events are too high for rigid directives. Standard operating procedures fail because the situations are by definition nonstandard.

Turnaround 133

Turnaround Agile Operations System 133

Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2016

Earlier this year, we walked the halls of the Hannover Messe, one of Europe’s largest events for industrial manufacturers. Operations in a Connected World. The newest robots, 3-D printing systems, and data-mining hardware and services were all there along with a host of people hyping Industry 4.0, ” Insight Center.

Operations 70

Operations Data Engineering Software 70

Markovitz Consulting

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. Last week , I wrote about how kaizen events can disrupt daily operations and overburden employees. We have a kaizen event this week.

Metrics 124

Metrics System Operations Trends 124

Harvard Business

MAY 23, 2016

From Time-Triggered to Event-Triggered Control Systems. Events, such as moving a part down the production line, are based on time triggers. Operations in a Connected World. In this model, the factory responds to events as and when they occur. Today’s production systems are planned. Insight Center.

Data 125

Data Engineering System Efficiency 125

Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Rather we operate solo- or micro- businesses. after your business name also promotes the image that you operate a company rather than just doing projects on a freelance basis. Distribute them at conferences and networking events, and give them to people who might hire or refer you. However, LLC or Inc. See Know Your Niche.)

Consulting 195

Consulting Intellectual Property Deloitte Accenture 195

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Here are 3 instructional design models that have proven to operate well in the modern age of online training courses. 3) Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. Robert Gagne’s instructional framework is built on a series of events based on the behaviorist approach to learning. 1) The ADDIE Model.

Training 133

Training Training Knowledge Base Case Study 133

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

In this two-day event window the average cumulative abnormal return (CAR)—that is, the stock return in excess of the “normal” market return was 0.67%. Second, the stock price increase is larger for companies operating in industries where the natural environment is financially material to the firms’ operations.

Company 129

Company Financial Analysis Operations 129

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. Instead, they’re looking for huge gains from a few major events. The lack of executive support (20%) and the lack of an improvement culture (30%) is predictable.

ROI 164

ROI Culture Exercises Conference 164

Markovitz Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

He’s tried everything—teaching intro classes to lean principles, taking people on waste walks, putting them in Ohno Circles, leading 5S events, practicing Toyota Kata—nothing has worked. Unless they develop front-line operators’ problem solving capability, they’re sowing the seeds of their own demise. So what to do? Let me know.

Exercises 150

Exercises Operations Leadership Training 150

Harvard Business

JUNE 24, 2016

In both direct military operations and the hidden world of intelligence, the UK contributes more than its share to global peace and stability and the successful functioning of the NATO alliance. The UK is, without a doubt, the United States’ single most important ally. So what does Brexit mean for this important relationship?

Exercises 132

Exercises Operations Training Training 132

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

After building a successful model in financial services, Oliver Wyman expanded to offer pure strategy consulting services to non-financial services groups and now has 2 internal divisions that operate relatively independently. Strategic Information Technology and Operations. Oliver Wyman became own firm again. Mercer buys Oliver Wyman.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2025

Additionally, seamless integration with essential business tools boosts connectivity and streamlines operations, making it an indispensable asset for PMOs seeking a versatile and intuitive project management solution. Seamless data flow between platforms ensures operational efficiency.

Tools 130

Tools Software Efficiency Resources 130

Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2019

The team was poring over the guest research when the most senior operations and creative executives looked at each other across the table and said at the same time, “You know what – we need to be a DISNEY theme park.” Through my mentoring, eCourses, live events and retreats – my clients will be able to say, “OMG!

Operations 227

Operations Consulting Film Groups 227

Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Emma has worked with both large corporations and smaller operations, and she’s joined me today to talk about the keys to success that have taken her consulting business to the next level. Attending events that connect you with other such consultants will be of great value to your network.

Retail 153

Retail Fashion Consulting Marketing 153

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

But such a change would probably not change how resources are allocated or businesses operate. Many people have suggested moving away from quarterly earnings reporting as a way to reduce short-termism.

Metrics 127

Metrics Financial Marketing Trends 127

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Inspired by John Kotter’s dual-operating structure model, we asked all of these employees to maintain their “day jobs” within the established hierarchy, while also using 5-10% of their time to work on fast-cycle, informal innovation projects across silos. More than 600 were selected. Three key insights.

Company 132

Company Agile Training Training 132

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

These startups have usually been in operation for around five years, have substantial funding, and have products that have achieved product-market fit. At this stage, the startup is likely on the path to an acquisition or IPO, potentially setting you up for a significant financial payout from such an event.

Transportation 78

Transportation Financial Productivity McKinsey 78

Harvard Business

MARCH 16, 2017

Doctors operated and told me to hope for the best. The process starts with understanding that stress is caused not by other people or external events, but by your reactions to them. Your brain will review events until it feels you’ve gained something from them, so ask yourself, “What have I learned from this experience?”

Exercises 134

Exercises Training Training Meeting 134

Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Who has extra time going to endless networking events or emails that yield lukewarm responses like "Ummm, sounds interesting, good luck with that.". Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell. Which is what we all want from your networking, right?

Strategy 156

Strategy Strategy Strategy& How To 156

Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2017

After repurposing many of the original structures and facades, the district is now evolving into a retail, restaurant, arts, and culture destination, a forum for local events, a flexible work space for businesses, and a residential area, all while evolving its manufacturing with 21 st century operations.

Development 168

Development Real Estate Retail Guidelines 168

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Questions like this involving issues like politics, human rights, or equality often present themselves sooner or later for any business operating in global markets. According to Reuters reporting , until a few years ago the bank operated in Sudan, a country whose government was under U.S. sanctions, like Iran.

Government 132

Government Financial Banking Operations 132

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. On the business side, the escalation process has provided improved visibility into operations.

System 130

System Healthcare Metrics Report 130

Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

Some recent projects include issues such as global energy solutions and large international sporting events. The firm’s main capabilities include: actuarial, business & organization transformation, digital, marketing and sales, operations & technology, risk management, and strategy & value sourcing. Roland Berger.

Oliver Wyman 160

Oliver Wyman Consulting Deloitte Real Estate 160

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Others lack the processes and operational capabilities to target them with personalized communications and experiences. What’s more, employees participate in an annual event alongside hosts so that together they discuss learnings from the past year and plans for the next. Link employee culture to customer outcomes.

Culture 132

Culture Case Interview Sales Company 132

Harvard Business

APRIL 12, 2017

The incident, along with some other recent brand missteps, highlight some basic realities about the world companies operate in today. The big takeaway here is that expectations about how companies operate — and their very role in society — are rising fast. Three themes seem critical.

Airlines 134

Airlines Video Operations Policies 134

Epicflow

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This means that for any operation in Epicflow, your business data remains secure on your servers. Even Better Project Data Security Dataguard We’ve developed a unique data security tool that safeguards your company’s information. Thanks to DataGuard, you can keep your data on premises while leveraging our cloud service. Stay tuned!

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Company Resources Software Enterprise 130