Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And now, the high-tech industry is feeling the weight of a volatile market that has led to excess component inventory. It’s a forward-looking metric based on the classic momentum equation: current inventory x rate of inventory change. Measuring inventory momentum can help leaders address the problem.

Metrics 253

Metrics Financial Industry Marketing 253

Harvard Business

JULY 10, 2024

However, research suggests that ESG ratings suffer from a measurement trap that occurs when a metric used as part of the rating is systematically biased towards certain industries or types of companies.

Metrics 238

Metrics Efficiency Data Research 238

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. Now common in industry, TCO considers both direct and indirect costs over time. Debating the utility of specific metrics might seem like a minor thing. Many measure cost per student. Think about it.

Metrics 131

Metrics Training Training Data 131

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It helps businesses running multiple projects in various industries effectively plan and execute all their projects, increase the efficiency of shared resources, and improve project outcomes. Project management solutions provide various tools for managing resources: timesheets, capacity planning tools, resource utilization metrics, etc.

Tools 246

Tools Management Efficiency Resources 246

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of profitability ratios and valuation metrics that are crucial when analyzing banks. There are seven key profitability ratios and two valuation metrics that it is important to understand. It is not a useful metric for comparing different business lines.

Metrics 88

Metrics Banking Balance Sheet Efficiency 88

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2018

To analyze the superstar dynamics of firms, our metric was economic profit, a measure of a firm’s profit above and beyond opportunity cost. (To The top 10% of the firms we analyzed — the superstars by our metric — create 80% of all the economic value, meaning they account for 80% of economic profits.

Industry 132

Industry Company Metrics Real Estate 132

Epicflow

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Stephen has introduced innovative methods and metrics to the project management discipline and has taught project management at universities and for organizations worldwide, including Siemens, Ford, Qatar Telecom, and the US Air Force. To have real integration to support decision-making, we need a single metric that works for all parameters.

Resources 130

Resources Metrics Data Cash Flow 130

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Understanding and applying the right training effectiveness metrics is imperative for organizations to assess the impact of their training initiatives and ensure they contribute to the overall business objectives. This might include test scores, feedback surveys, and performance metrics.

ROI 147

ROI Training Training Metrics 147

LSA Global

JULY 1, 2024

While the specific strategy success metrics vary across different industries and different strategies, metrics tend to fall into four overall buckets: Financial, Customer, Employee, and Other. Here is a list of the top thirteen metrics that CEOs should measure for strategic success.

Metrics 68

Metrics Cash Flow Talent Financial 68

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Technology has revolutionized nearly every industry, and healthcare is no exception. As wearable technology continues to advance, we’re seeing the development of more sophisticated devices capable of monitoring a broader range of health metrics.

Healthcare 78

Healthcare Data Trends Efficiency 78

Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

The asset management industry is a steward of money provided by individuals and institutions, and manages this money in order to meet the unique return objectives of each client. Operating margin is a very important metric for asset managers as it reflects how much of the fees generated are kept by the company.

Industry 113

Industry Real Estate Management Retail 113

Harvard Business

AUGUST 17, 2017

Many of them responded by including quality metrics in their compensation incentives. As any compensation consultant will tell you, comp plans can address only so many metrics. So for a compensation committee to justify a new metric, it needs to have a strong business case. had a diversity metric.

Metrics 133

Metrics Government Energy Company 133

Clarity Consultants

MARCH 18, 2025

Their experience across various industries allows them to implement the most effective learning solutions and technologies, from eLearning modules to interactive multimedia elements. Effective consultants should have clear metrics for assessing the impact of their training on performance improvement and learner satisfaction.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2025

Portfolio health metrics to track progress, budgets, and risks across projects. Reporting and Analytics Advanced reporting with customizable metrics for decision-making. Reporting and analytics to assess project health and performance metrics. Examine compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to your industry.

Tools 130

Tools Software Efficiency Resources 130

LSA Global

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In the sales discovery process, invest the time to uncover the leading and lagging success metrics tied directly to customers, employees, financials, and strategic initiatives that matter most to your buyer. Then articulate how your solution advances those metrics in a way that makes sense.

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Sales Metrics B2B Case Study 68

Harvard Business

APRIL 6, 2017

In the traditional media industry, some outlets differentiate themselves through quality, but social media hasn’t gotten there yet — there is no “ New York Times of social media.” Technologists often discuss the problem of “ vanity metrics.”

Media 127

Media Metrics eBook Software 127

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These tools offer features for tracking performance metrics, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Epicflow is JOSCAR-certified and British MOD pen-tested, which means it meets the requirements of highly regulated and secure industries such as aerospace and defence.

Tools 130

Tools Management Software Resources 130

Harvard Business

MAY 21, 2019

They’re also advocating for more uniform metrics and industry standards. Large asset management firms and pensions funds are now pressuring corporate leaders to improve sustainability practices in material ways that both benefit their firms’ bottom line and create broader impact.

Metrics 132

Metrics Government Industry Management 132

Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2017

The airline industry is a cautionary tale of what happens when companies emulate new business models without bringing over the associated mental models. For over 40 years, Southwest Airlines has been a disruptive force in the airline industry, creating an entirely new category and a record 43 consecutive years of profitability.

Airlines 134

Airlines Strategy Strategy Strategy& 134

Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Organizations can make informed decisions about their training needs by analyzing metrics, conducting surveys, and gathering input from management. Frequent reviews allow for adjustments that reflect changing industry trends, organizational goals, and employee feedback.

Training 130

Training Training Analysis Metrics 130

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These tools offer features for tracking performance metrics, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Epicflow is JOSCAR-certified and British MOD pen-tested, which means it meets the requirements of highly regulated and secure industries such as aerospace and defence.

Tools 130

Tools Management Software Resources 130

Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2016

These future-oriented Deere managers believe that frequent monitoring of motivation has become as essential to understanding the health and functioning of their teams as operational and financial metrics are to understanding whether the business is firing on all cylinders.

Metrics 132

Metrics Survey Software Operations 132

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Consulting is a data-based industry – but where there are no facts, there are well-developed estimates. Profitability is the ultimate business metric , and profitability cases can address a business in any industry. Consulting Math. In regular math drills, you will not have the leisure of having a calculator.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A core challenge of management is to ensure that the organization’s priorities, strategies, and metrics are consistently embraced and that any impediments are identified and addressed quickly. Metrics that are reported daily, such as “units at capacity.” CAPTION TEXT HERE/Getty Images.

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System Healthcare Metrics Report 129

Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2020

She has worked with organizations both large and small, with projects spanning over 70 countries across multiple industries. He excels at assessing needs, linking business impacts and success metrics to strategy, identifying issues and driving their resolution, and implementing new processes, policies, structures, and behaviors.

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Consulting How To Meeting Tools 355

Harvard Business

JUNE 22, 2016

Different industries and different business models have always maintained different percentages of these asset types. Digital native upstarts are gutting traditional industries one at a time, leveraging scalable technology and participative networks. This will require reporting on new metrics.

How To 122

How To Metrics Pharmaceuticals Hotels 122

LSA Global

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Top CEOs design a clear and compelling strategic direction that inspires action, provides strategic clarity , is responsive to relevant market and industry changes, and establishes a roadmap for strategic priorities. Without a clear and motivating strategy, organizations risk fragmented efforts, poor alignment , and diminished morale.

Strategy 69

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Leadership 69

Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

An industry visionary, Brad specializes in distressed and growth business opportunities. He drives high employee and customer satisfaction, with industry-leading customer service and employee satisfaction statistics above 80%.

Consulting 156

Consulting Finance Turnaround Healthcare 156

Chad Barr

JANUARY 29, 2025

” The responses revealed not just a list of powerful tools, but a roadmap for accelerating growth and thought leadership in any industry. “Help me develop a framework to assess [specific business challenge] by identifying key variables, potential metrics, and critical success factors.

Methodologies 52

Methodologies Exercises Metrics Tools 52

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

We then scored the quality of disclosure based on whether there is no disclosure, generic disclosure, backward-looking metrics, or forward-looking metrics for a category. A good long-term plan provides the investor with forward-looking metrics on several issues — not a generic narrative based on backward-looking information.

Metrics 125

Metrics Financial Marketing Trends 125

Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2018

I thought immediately of BP and the other industrial giants whose “accelerating cost reductions” had disastrous consequences. Injury rates, often called “OSHA recordables” are important metrics, in that they reflect the very real experience of your workforce. ” Rethink how you think about injury rates.

Operations 188

Operations Chemicals System Metrics 188

Harvard Business

JANUARY 2, 2018

Start by basing your social strategy on business objectives, then follow that by thinking about target market, social media platforms, tools, and metrics. Don’t simply set goals for higher follower or engagement metrics in the brand’s current social media accounts. Don’t forget, social is a two-way medium.

Media 135

Media Company ROI Metrics 135

Harvard Business

MARCH 10, 2017

The executives included heads of HR, innovation, IT, and diversity, and they represented a range of industries and sectors (tech, manufacturing, retail, professional services, education, startups, and others). I wasn’t able to find every single metric for every single company, but the results were still striking.

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Accenture Survey Interviews Metrics 195

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

A LinkedIn survey found that B2B buyers are five times more likely to engage with a sales rep who provides new insights about their business or industry. What’s more, sales and marketing can collaborate on information to ensure that their efforts are aligned and to identify common goals and metrics that both teams can support.

B2B 190

B2B Sales Media Survey 190

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Entering class statistics at US M7 schools (2025) US M7 school Total class size (2025) % of consultants pre-MBA Is consulting the top pre-MBA industry? Use concrete metrics to demonstrate your contributions, such as cost savings, revenue growth, or operational improvements.

Consulting 60

Consulting Finance Nonprofit Transportation 60

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2024

Monitoring performance and benefits delivery The CPO is responsible for monitoring project performance, tracking key metrics, and ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards. In addition, they also make sure that every project meets the established goals and delivers expected benefits. What is a CPO’s salary?

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Resources Methodologies Efficiency Metrics 157

Harvard Business

APRIL 18, 2017

That’s what makes customer lifetime value (CLV) so popular in so many industries. ” By imposing economic discipline , ruthlessly prioritizing segmentation, retention, and monetization, the metric assures future customer profitability is top of mind. . Successful innovations make customers more valuable.

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