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 244

Metrics Efficiency Data Research 244

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 254

Metrics Financial Industry Marketing 254

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

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

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 129

Media Metrics eBook Software 129

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.

Sales 68

Sales Metrics B2B Case Study 68

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

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.

Case Study 130

Case Study Case Studies Consulting Training 130

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.

Case Interview 236

Case Interview Interviews Study Cover Letters 236

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.

System 130

System Healthcare Metrics Report 130

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 124

How To Metrics Pharmaceuticals Hotels 124

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.

Consulting 355

Consulting How To Meeting Tools 355

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 126

Metrics Financial Marketing Trends 126

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 136

Media Company ROI Metrics 136

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 193

B2B Sales Media Survey 193

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.

Accenture 195

Accenture Survey Interviews Metrics 195

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?

Resources 157

Resources Methodologies Efficiency Metrics 157

Chad Barr

APRIL 23, 2025

Here’s what ChatGPT produced: Category Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Aspirations Be recognized globally as a thought leader Scale a content-driven digital empire Build multiple passive income streams Create a transformational online program Leave a legacy of impact and influence Beliefs Authentic content builds trust AI can amplify creativity, (..)

ROI 52

ROI Tools Marketing Industry 52

Harvard Business

MAY 25, 2017

According to its annual report, those include financial metrics such as “attributable profit; underlying EBIT (earnings before interest and taxation); and total shareholder return (share price and dividends which are assumed to be reinvested).” The Commonwealth Bank appeared to shareholders as simply putting out a fire.

Financial 121

Financial Banking Metrics Benchmarking 121

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.

Company 134

Company Exercises Metrics Examples 134

LSA Global

APRIL 21, 2025

Foundational business sales training should include a primer on business acumen : key business drivers, financial metrics, and industry-specific trends. Business Acumen Too many sales reps struggle to link their solutions to their customers strategic business outcomes.

Sales 62

Sales Balance Sheet B2B Training 62