Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations. Consulting Services to Facilitate AI-Powered Clean Tech Consulting firms specializing in clean tech can offer invaluable support to companies aiming to integrate AI-powered renewables into their operations.

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Operations Energy Data System 78

Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

It’s a matter of what they’re used to and their operating margins. Grocery vs biotech — Some industries have notoriously low or high operating margins, so the money they have to reinvest back into the business will vary along with their price sensitivity. Factor in the client’s size and industry.

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Consulting Real Estate Policies Operations 236

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 16, 2020

For example, there are some management consultants that are more specialized like brain surgeons. There may also be management consultants that operate more like pharmacists. However, in the spirit of consulting analogies used by guru David Maister, there are probably sub-analogies.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

The 4th and 5th examples were invented by me.) [2] Ideally, it should say what you do and the results you achieve. It may include who you do it for, though that’s usually not necessary. What is necessary is to keep the tagline short, without overly long words or business jargon. leading to, so that, resulting in, etc.). Last, add the result.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

Was it at a big firm with formal training (for example Deloitte, Bain & Company) or did you learn on the job as an internal resource with a company? For example, organizational effectiveness consultants charge more than change management consultants, and change management consultants charge more than training developers.

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Consulting How To Marketing Deloitte 199

Epicflow

AUGUST 12, 2024

And what are real-world digital transformation examples? For example, additive manufacturing reduces time and costs for prototyping, which helps create the developed product faster. Safe manufacturing environment Digital transformation takes the safety of daily operations in the manufacturing environment to a new level.

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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.

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Epicflow

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

That’s why it’s critically important to regularly monitor the flow of processes with the aim of detecting inefficiencies, waste of resources, and bottlenecks that slow down operations or cause redundancy. Improving operational efficiency Operational efficiency refers to gaining maximum outputs with minimum inputs.

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Tools Management Efficiency Resources 94

Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Smalley starts with the hoariest example of root cause problem solving: the machine tool that stops working because of insufficient lubrication. This is the classic example that probably every consultant has used to demonstrate the 5-Why approach to finding root cause. Of course, this led to significant down time. Type 4: Open-ended.

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Tools Operations Examples Analysis 150

Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 20, 2018

As an example, for one of my first clients as an independent consultant, I got in the door through the referral of an IT systems consultant (met at a local lunch talk) who needed to help their client do an operational analysis. These are investments you make to both build your reputation and professional networks.

Marketing 150

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, by increasing the age at which people are required to take minimum distributions from retirement, how might this affect other choices? For example, what impact might it have on how people think about claiming Social Security? We talked about the recently passed Secure Act 2.0 For those unfamiliar with Secure Act 2.0,

Construction 195

Construction Journal Agile Exercises 195

Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 7, 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. For example, the spike in toy demand at Christmas puts enormous pressure on factories, warehouses, and logistics providers, to say nothing of front-line retail staff.

Operations 160

Operations Retail Resources Productivity 160

Markovitz Consulting

JUNE 26, 2017

I was at a conference for internet retailers two weeks ago and was overwhelmed by the software and hardware solutions promising to solve all their operational problems and turn their ecommerce businesses into a highly profitable, eight figure monsters. Let’s say, for example, that you invest in hand-held scanners in a warehouse.

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Software System Sales Operations 178

Chad Barr

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Here are just a few examples of its powerful applications: Predictive Analytics : Anticipating consumer behavior and optimizing ad spend. Business Operations : Virtual assistants scheduling meetings, automating reminders, and handling repetitive tasks seamlessly. A standout example is Netflix.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2017

For example, if I put NSW Health procurement guidelines into the search terms, one of the first listings is NSW Health Goods and Services Procurement Policy. Make sure your proposal demonstrates clear understanding of the client’s operating environment. In other words, you understand their operating environment.

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Government Guidelines Operations Consulting 149

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 18, 2017

For example, you may see that the client needs to a) better articulate the problem statement and the key priorities (vision), b) decide on an approach (strategy), and c) execute on all the tactical operational things to carry out the strategy (tactics). For example you might limit your pre-sales sessions to 2 to 3 meetings of 1–1.5

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Consulting Success

MAY 15, 2017

Now if you’re following this discussion closely, you’ll notice these examples are for products, not services. Well, let’s consider the example of BBBK, a pest-extermination company owned by S.C. Examples of Guarantees in the Consulting Industry. Guarantee Benefits for Consultants. Here’s the thing.

Consulting 206

Consulting B2B Hotels Examples 206

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

In the methodology upheld by Kennedy as well as Consultancy.org, Management Consulting is a collective term used for all services that fall under Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting and HR Consulting. Operations Consultants: Operations consultants are consultants who help clients improve the performance of their operations.

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Consulting Operations Financial Real Estate 135

Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

As consultants, it’s our job to help our clients solve problems and operate at their best. Sometimes this is easy, particularly when the needed correction is related to a process or operational improvement. For example, “You can decrease your product return rate by moving the quality checks upstream in the process.”

Consulting 150

Consulting Meeting Operations Examples 150

Effective Managers

JUNE 24, 2024

Examining Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Improving Business Processes Leveraging AI into business operations has become a transformative force across various industries. AI in Streamlining Operations AI technology has made significant strides in optimizing operational efficiency.

Ethics 94

Ethics Efficiency Operations ROI 94

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. Paul Akers, for example, has kept his company on a remarkable growth trajectory by focusing on 2 Second Lean. These complaints are aired at all lean conferences.

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ROI Culture Exercises Conference 164

Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 21, 2018

About two months ago, the California Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in the case Dynamex Operations West Inc. It’s because of this third part of the test that you need to pay attention to how you operate. While operating as a sole proprietorship is certainly legal, it may not be enough evidence under the ABC Test.

Apparel 150

Apparel Advertising Consulting Operations 150

Steve Shu Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Management consulting projects can span diverse areas from operational to finance to marketing to strategy to IT management, etc. For example, you can see this in some of the digital agency like efforts (e.g.,investigate Are there other models? There are other modern, consultative models emerging.

Management 150

Management Consulting Methodologies McKinsey 150

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 23, 2020

Yet we are not there because we are still operating in corporate cultures that are aligned towards how man think and operate vs. how women are wired. If she operates in ways that are more consistent with masculine stereotypes she may be respected but she will also be judged and disliked. We have come a long way, baby for sure.

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Operations Travel Chemicals System 218

Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

For example, academic publishers often sell new textbooks at a standard uniform price. Pricing driven by industry dynamics The market in which a company operates will determine to a large measure its pricing strategy. For example, if the ingredients for my bake-sale cookies cost $2.50

Productivity 158

Productivity Sales Marketing Strategy 158

Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 21, 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. Shutting down a warehouse for two days to do physical inventory, for example, is incredibly disruptive, with ripple effects throughout the business, from supplier to customer.

Finance 145

Finance Financial Meeting Examples 145

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The authors look to the example of the Dutch Lottery, or Nederlandse Loterij (NLO), which faced a wave of digital disruptors that operated in a legal gray zone offering pure online products. Digital transformation can be a tool for doing both well and good.

Tools 101

Tools Operations Examples Productivity 101

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. Startups: Navigating the Path to Success Benefits: Startups often operate in a high-risk environment where every decision can be make-or-break.

Consulting 83

Consulting Enterprise Small Business Agile 83

Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 14, 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. Sales incentives—for example, bonuses to meet monthly or quarterly revenue goals—cause salespeople to stuff the company’s distribution channels with inventory far in excess of consumer demand.

Turnaround 133

Turnaround Sales Operations Productivity 133

Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The rise of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital tools has reshaped the way teams operate, and leaders must adapt to this transformation to remain effective. Leaders must actively champion DEI efforts, leading by example and creating policies that support fairness and opportunity for all.

Leadership 103

Leadership Agile Tools Culture 103

Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

Employees of major consulting firms like McKinsey and Accenture are called consultants, as are some in-house specialists deployed in an advisory role to work with teams outside of their own reporting structure (for example, an internal change management consultant). By contrast, professional independent consultants operate as microbusinesses.

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Consulting Accenture Hotels Nonprofit 195

Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

for example. The firm’s main capabilities include: actuarial, business & organization transformation, digital, marketing and sales, operations & technology, risk management, and strategy & value sourcing. Knowing the local language is an added advantage, and in some cases may be a requirement to apply. Roland Berger.

Oliver Wyman 160

Oliver Wyman Consulting Deloitte Real Estate 160

Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

I get, for example, with you, cause watching this video, I get how much you need this business to succeed. Charles Browne Consulting - a Powerful Example of a Consulting Website. He works with operational leaders and helps them get to that next level. So that's an example. Do I understand what you're going through?

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Consulting How To Resumes Strategy 270

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 26, 2024

For example, a dozen eggs cost around $1.00 For example, the Federal Reserve aims to achieve 2% inflation as an ideal benchmark to avoid its counterpart, deflation. For example, during the 1980s when inflation and unemployment were both high for a period of time economists faced a policy dilemma.

Policies 147

Policies Financial Benchmarking Groups 147

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If organizations want to make use of these capabilities, though, they also need to develop strong data security and privacy frameworks when operating in a cloud environment. The author shares some examples of how organizations are doing this work.

Data 90

Data Agile Tools Operations 90

Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Great examples of the pair of hands trap are: When you're in a discovery meeting with a client asking you for a specific solution, you just say "yes.". For example, one of my clients had a client dealing with a tough employee situation but was afraid of performance management. Now, let's get into the positioning pitfalls.

Consulting 156

Consulting Leadership Operations System 156

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A bank’s income statement can be simplified into five main line items: Net interest income Non-interest income Operating expenses Provision for credit losses (PCL) Tax Image 1: Illustrative example of a bank’s income statement Source: CIBC’s 2022 Annual Report 1. Image 2: Illustrative example of a bank’s non-interest income 3.

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Banking Balance Sheet Operations Financial 88