Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2015

Tom: Do you think that short term financial metrics are part of the problem in developing long term strategy? Nokia is a very good example of a company [that was dominated by this kind of myopia]. HP is an example. And so, there appears to be a disparity between what companies do and what the metrics are measuring.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This is where project management metrics come into play – they provide project managers with useful insights as to a project’s “health”. What are these metrics, what are they used for, and how to calculate them? What are project management metrics and why do you need them? What are the most common project management metrics?

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Business Consulting Agency

MAY 22, 2024

There are examples of some influencers listed as well. Influencer marketing explained with examples here to get started. An example of this could be an Instagram post showcasing a new fashion line. An example would be an Instagram contest where followers must like, comment, and tag friends to win a prize.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this article, we’ll consider some essential metrics that can be used to assess the fruitfulness of change management efforts. . To assess the organizational performance, the following metrics can be used: . The assessment of individual performance may include the following metrics: . Change management performance .

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Profitability is the ultimate business metric , and profitability cases can address a business in any industry. What should Company Z do about overall profits (including both sides of the profit equation using metrics such as profit/unit or profit/channel)? An example of this might be comparing the use of the U.S. Profitability.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 7, 2019

Here's a list of Case Interview Questions that I've received as a candidate. Keep in mind the interview format (especially for McKinsey) has evolved since the time I went through it as a candidate. How much time does it take to relocated an average size mountain 10 miles using an average size dump truck? McKinsey Case.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

These metrics are useful but miss the big picture, in part because they mistake a program’s cost for its value. We developed a new metric — cost per employed day (CPED) over the first six months — that we believe better defines how well employment programs work. Here’s an example. Think about it.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ignorance of the flow metrics. Luckily, the flow metrics help everyone see where the teams have value and where there is just cost. Flow Metrics Help Everyone See Reality I wrote about the effect of delayed releases in Little’s Law for Any Kind of Product Development: How to Learn How Long Your Work Will Take.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 14, 2022

For example, I pay 90% of my bills on automatic payment. This is typically a color-coded spreadsheet with one to two dozen key performance metrics. Each metric is reported each month. Each metric has a goal for the month. When a goal is met, the metric is color-coded in green.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 27, 2021

This becomes a tougher question the further you progress in your career as there are fewer established metrics to base your assessment on. One example that is relevant to almost every job, and which most people can relate to, is giving a presentation. This is great news, but how can you assess for yourself that you are doing well?

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

For example, a coach or public speaker probably can use a one-page bio because their expertise is fairly narrow and relevant only in a certain context. Moreover, some people prefer to review documents like résumés away from their desk, for example while eating lunch or in the evening. (I Click on the PDF image for an example.)

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, if you have 20 years of experience in banking, you know a lot about the various regulations and how they affect product development. These skills plus my deep agile and lean understanding, would allow me to use the flow metrics to increase agility. Solution space is from the product (internal) orientation.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 10, 2020

For example, how do you measure the performance of remote teams in order to ensure their success? As things return slowly to normal, companies will be reluctant to give up these tools because of the valuable metrics they deliver. Flex Jobs, a job service for remote job listings, has been metrics-oriented since the beginning.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 17, 2023

5 Companies that Lead by Example through Servant Leadership Check out these examples of companies that have applied servant leadership principles. In summary, these companies serve as excellent examples of how servant leadership applies in various industries and contexts.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

And, they want metrics. See Schedule Game #11: The Schedule Tool is Always Right as an example.). Many of these people want to use a tool to plan from the “bottom” (what the teams do) to the top (roadmaps and portfolio). Worse, they want to start with a tool. That's never worked. I have nothing against tools.

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Markovitz Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

We can argue over specific metrics, but we’d all agree that we have to account for physical as well as mental/emotional health. As with individuals, there will be disagreement over metrics, but clearly we have to consider financial performance, internal stakeholders (employees), and external stakeholders (community).

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 20, 2021

Why do managers persist in demanding teams use a “standard” board, or use “standard” metrics, such as velocity? Then, the person I spoke with said, “We would really appreciate you setting an example while you're here.” I'm sure you have more examples. Because the teams are not empowered.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For example, Adidas has launched initiatives to produce shoes from ocean plastic waste , turning a pollutant into a valuable consumer product. For example, Unilever is working towards making all of its plastic packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2030. Utilizing recycled materials is another effective strategy.

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Epicflow

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For example, companies tend to implement advanced tools like automation software, project and management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, etc., For example, Epicflow’s scenario analysis allows you to assess project feasibility and predict possible threats before starting a project.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 26, 2023

For example, if a company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has a goal of achieving net-zero emissions, partnering with a non-profit that focuses on environmental sustainability can be a win-win. A great example of a non-profit with a strong focus on measurable impact is Charity: Water.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 22, 2016

However, is it (for example, knowing how to do a Western blot in your sleep) going to make you an asset to the firm you’re applying to? 3 – Too long and not metrics-driven. Consultants, by nature, want to get to the beating heart of things immediately and they like to use metrics as their road maps. Far from it!

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Makarios Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The end of the year came and the metrics were in line: they had achieved 25% sales revenue growth! As it was, she made plans and measured her team’s success based on one metric (total revenue growth), whereas the CEO had a combination of metrics in mind (total revenue growth + percentage of new clients). What happened?

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 31, 2024

See Flow Metrics and Why They Matter to Teams and Managers for more information. For example, see if they will timebox requirements gathering to a maximum of two weeks. You can use the flow metrics, too. Use the Flow Metrics to Monitor Your Progress The four flow metrics are: WIP, Work in Progress.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 5, 2021

He pointed me to this slideshare: Lightweight Kanban Metrics (in German). I'll use his slides as inspiration when I walk through an example below. For example, I recommend (as a guideline) that teams limit their stories in progress to a reasonable number. (I I used days in this example. Don't worry about the language.)

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, if your entire team mobs/ensembles every day, every member of your team probably has both kinds of expertise. However, hiring managers expect deep agile expertise that connect to the Pirate metrics. These are generalities and we all know how bad generalities are at describing the skills of any one person.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

A dashboard is a powerful information management tool that is used to track KPIs (key performance indicators), metrics and other data points relevant to a business, department, or specific process. So, in this article, I would like to discuss some best practices for creating a dashboard, the fundamental building block of phase 3.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article explores how consulting services contribute to the success of startups, small businesses, and larger enterprises, supported by facts, statistics, and real-world examples. Real-world Example: A tech startup struggling with scalability engaged a business consultant to optimize its operations.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 3, 2019

Initially, I spent all my time trying to memorize what the normal ranges were for each of those metrics (which varies based on whether the patient is an adult, child, or infant). For example, if a patient with a physical injury has low blood pressure, with very fast breathing and pulse, you’re trained to ask "why?". Breathing Rate.

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Rick Conlow

AUGUST 19, 2021

For example, one manager declared that customer service was his #1 priority. Former CEO of Medtronic, Bill George , led by example. In fact, research shows that purpose-driven businesses excel in a variety of business metrics better than others. Does the leader follow-through on commitments? It is a result.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 30, 2020

As a manager, while you might have a bunch of metrics, most of those measures don't help you manage. ( Here are some examples: Demos, even of partially working product. Any of these individual metrics: number of lines of code, number of tests, hours spent in coding, testing, or reviewing. What the card represents is progress.

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Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 20, 2022

These goals can be tracked through metrics that gives continuous feedback such as OKR, MBO, etc. These metrics are like receiving a score in a video game, which allows everybody to know if they are going in the right direction. Exactly like the video-game example, where employees know what they should do and what progress they made.

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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. As wearable technology continues to advance, we’re seeing the development of more sophisticated devices capable of monitoring a broader range of health metrics.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For example, think of the last time you tried to pick a movie to watch. You should establish metrics that are specific to the scenario, aligned with your goals, and easy to understand or calculate. Filters don’t always have to have well-defined metrics. How long did it take you? The average Netflix user takes around 18 minutes.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 28, 2023

But second, this is an example of management micromanagement. That's a classic example of resource-efficiency thinking. That's an example of Shorter Plans Results in More Management Ease and Better Results applied to people. Managers can check on that needing help business with flow metrics. What a paradox of thinking.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 16, 2020

Fatality Rate % x # of Patients = Total # of Deaths Example 1: If 10% of people die x 100 patients = 10 deaths Example 2: If 1% of people die x 1 billion patients = 10 million deaths The key metric that is overlooked by a lot of people is how many patients there will be as the virus progresses.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The Net Promoter Score is a customer loyalty metric originally formulated by Fred Reichheld, Bain & Company, and Satmetrix in 2003. Because customers are key to bringing about this change, customer satisfaction metrics helps to see the true story. Want to find out what the Ultimate Question is? WHY READ IT? QUICK OVERVIEW.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Some examples: If a team is trying to reduce their cycle time, but the team doesn't do just one experiment at a time. Instead, they create hypotheses, review all their flow metrics, and change several things at the same time. .” Why might you want a single source of lies? Tracking the elusive idea of return on investment.

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