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Rule of Thumb #2: Use Behavioral Lenses to Innovate and Adapt to Changes

Steve Shu Consulting

There will be some players that will be way more agile than others and able to capitalize on both important behavioral implications and operational tactics. ” The Quarterly Journal of Economics 124, no. However, there will also be those that look at this as an opportunity. But this discussion isn’t limited to Secure Act 2.0….

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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Of course, software firm 37 Signals has been operating four-day work weeks over the summer since 2008.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

The Advisory Board Company is perhaps best known for its membership platform which provides information, research and tools specifically targeted to companies pursuing operational and strategic organization improvement in the U.S. Cost and operations. Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in DC Region—2013.

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4 Ways to Develop Practical Business Understanding for Consulting

Management Consulted

Which leads to our second point — although what you learn will be on a smaller scale than what the Fortune 500 would do (you’ll use less data, involve fewer people, and have much less at stake), you will start developing the ability to see what really matters (and what doesn’t) to the CEO of a company — profits, operations, etc.

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We REALLY Need to Stop Talking About Lean

Markovitz Consulting

The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about Larry Culp’s efforts to turn around faltering General Electric. Under Culp’s leadership, EPS is viewed not as the end goal of the business, but rather the result of well-managed operations. Or some Japanese thing that only works for car manufacturers.

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It’s Always the People; Whether Operating, Buying, or Selling a Business

Martinka Consulting

On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 the Wall Street Journal had a major article titled, “ The Company Town That Chocolate Built.” The post It’s Always the People; Whether Operating, Buying, or Selling a Business appeared first on Martinka Consulting. ” [Former client, business buyer and seller] Jim Bernard.

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Buying a Business; Operating a Business; Selling a Business Employees are More Important than Ever

Martinka Consulting

Publications from the Puget Sound Business Journal, to the New York Times, to the Wall Street Journal and everyone in-between regularly have articles on the job market. Successfully operating a business is not easy, which is why there are ample rewards when done right. Bottom line, it’s an employee friendly market.