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Crisis Management: How Did the Financial Services Industry Fare During 2020?

Clarity Consultants

In 2020, the financial services industry had to put its crisis management plans into action. 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. Re-Opening Plans Were Formed Early in the Pandemic.

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How the Food Industry Is Using Cross-Training to Boost Service

Harvard Business

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. Any industry can learn from these approaches to improve operations, customer experience, and employee experience. It also enables more stable schedules.

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Top 15 Capacity Planning Tools for Your Business [2024]

Epicflow

Epicflow serves companies running multiple complex projects with a shared resource pool operating in the following industries: aerospace and defense, automotive, telecommunications, software development, telecommunications, healthcare as well as government institutions. It has AI-powered functionality for automation and forecasting.

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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Traditional Agencies Business Talent Group (BTG) : Known for high-impact, strategic projects that often require senior-level expertise (e.g., On-Demand by RGP : Specializes in operational and implementation support; projects tend to be longer-term roles focusing on functional expertise like accounting, finance, HR, IT, and supply chain.

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What Makes a Company Great at Producing Leaders?

Harvard Business

GE is well known as an “academy company” — a talent incubator that exports effective leaders to other organizations and even industries.

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Eight Secret Weapons of the Modern Consultant

Steve Shu Consulting

A modern consultant is a professional that can work in dynamic industries, operate within multiple types of consulting organizations (e.g., niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor. For more info on the engagement management topic, readers may consider reading my post at [link].

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Leveraging AI for Enhanced Business Performance

Effective Managers

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.

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