Epicflow

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A matrix organizational structure means that a companys employees report to multiple managers, e.g., a project (or product) manager and a functional manager. Types of matrix organizations Matrix organization s can have different matrix structure s in terms of the proportion of functional and project manager s authority.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 7, 2025

Confronting direct reports about performance issues can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time managers, who may worry that sharing critical feedback could damage their relationship with the employee. Many new managers also fail to properly prepare before their performance discussions.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The reason is, the techniques companies use to manage and operate supply chains have been enhanced, refined, and continuously improved over a long period of time. Instead, organizations should think about a capital project as an integrated, end-to-end supply chain, where demand (i.e.,

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Epicflow

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Read the article to learn the peculiarities of pharmaceutical project management, the key challenges these projects face, and how you can overcome them with a robust project management tool. Specifics of Pharmaceutical Projects To be able to manage pharma projects effectively, you should understand their specificity.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Private equity firms are increasingly recognizing the importance of talent management in driving value creation. The article outlines seven key behaviors that advanced firms are adopting, including integrating human capital into deal planning, improving talent assessments, and fostering leadership development.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Becoming a manager doesnt mean that you have to have all the answers. And you shouldnt feel pressured to have them, either. When a team member comes to you with a question, instead of providing immediate solutions, you can facilitate the problem-solving process, which can help your team develop judgment and ownership.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 27, 2025

Common wisdom goes that the success or failure of an expatriate manager an employee sent to a new country to handle their companys initiatives there depends on their possession of certain personal traits, like cultural intelligence and adaptability.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Product management can be a great stepping stone for ambitious early career professionals, and it’s not just for those with an engineering background. Despite recent tech layoffs and a precarious job market, product management remains a vibrant and promising field for early career professionals.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 3, 2025

So when a management position opens up, many leaders instinctively turn to their top technical person. From Top Performer to Struggling Manager Heres how this can go wrong: A high-performing team member is promoted. Management consultants can play a vital role here. It seems logical. And the real cost?

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Managing these ecosystems effectively requires comprehensive training, designing technological infrastructures and processes so they foster collaboration, and robust governance frameworks. Increasingly, AI systems are interconnected, which is generating new complexities and risks.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Therefore, a proactive approach to effective risk management is critical. Read the article to explore typical difficulties impacting manufacturing projects and learn the strategies to manage risks in manufacturing projects most effectively. So, let’s now review the significance of proper risk management in more detail.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 21, 2024

When managing multiple projects, it’s critically important to put your effort into the most essential work for the moment. Why Is Prioritization Important in Multi-Project Management? Projects that require immediate management attention are marked with colors, so, if any issues occur, you’ll never lose sight of them.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Many leaders today are stretched beyond capacity, and in that state, feelings of resentment can readily emerge and take hold.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Efficient portfolio management is essential for business success in todays competitive landscape. Managing projects, aligning them with goals, and optimizing resources can be challenging without the right tools. Project portfolio management software, also known as a PPM tool, simplifies planning, execution, and monitoring.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 11, 2025

Its a management problem. More precisely, its a systemic that sets managers up to failand employees are paying the price with frustration and disengagement. These arent personal failings of individual managers. And managers need to be positioned to answer those questionsnot just manage tasks and firefight.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Efficient portfolio management is essential for business success in todays competitive landscape. Managing projects, aligning them with goals, and optimizing resources can be challenging without the right tools. Project portfolio management software, also known as a PPM tool, simplifies planning, execution, and monitoring.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Discussing the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Management Effective management goes beyond technical skills and industry knowledge. This blog discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in management and offers practical insights for managers aiming to enhance their EQ for better leadership outcomes.

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Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

A capacity planning tool is software developed to assist organizations in allocating and managing their resources more effectively. Integrations This capability will be useful if a company has already implemented a project management tool. What Is a Capacity Planning Tool, and Why Do You Need One?

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBRs most popular newsletters. In this article, we list 10 of our favorites from 2024, covering topics like how to develop essential leadership skills, exude gravitas, bolster your presentation style, overcome overthinking and more.

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Epicflow

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Let’s take a quick look at the other benefits of adopting these solutions in manufacturing project management. Capacity planning software provides insights that can be further used for resource planning, project prioritization, workload management, or making other decisions. More accurate forecasting. Cost optimization.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Workforce shortages combined with the increased demand for products add extra complexity to manufacturing project management. Poor management of these workflows will result in reduced productivity and bottlenecks, which in turn will lead to increasing manufacturing project s’ lead times. Read the next section to learn more.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance in Demanding Jobs Achieving work-life balance is more critical than ever. This blog outlines strategies to manage work-life balance effectively, even in demanding roles. The goal is to blend professional and personal responsibilities seamlessly, promoting overall well-being and productivity.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance in Demanding Jobs Achieving work-life balance is more critical than ever. This blog outlines strategies to manage work-life balance effectively, even in demanding roles. The goal is to blend professional and personal responsibilities seamlessly, promoting overall well-being and productivity.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 27, 2024

Everyone knows Jira as a task and project management tool that is popular with software developers. And that’s not without reason — the solution helps teams manage their daily work quite effectively. It helps teams organize and manage their tasks, workflows, and reports. Effective backlog management.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 16, 2025

This happens because its not always clear to decision makers that the decision will dilute the core differentiation, there are many decisions that combine to dilute the differentiation, and managers are often motivated by short-term incentives to look for growth and profit opportunities.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

How one executive took on transforming California’s troubled Department of Motor Vehicles — and what he learned.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 13, 2025

Maimonides Medical Center’s long-running formal partnership between management and workers led to improved organization performance, worker engagement, and patient outcomes.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Whether you are a new hire or an experienced professional, understanding and effectively managing internal politics can significantly impact your career growth. In this blog, we will explore key strategies for navigating organizational politics, drawn from the expertise available on Effective Managers.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic highlighted the need for leaders who can not only manage but also understand the human aspect of leadership. By focusing on these areas, leaders can not only manage the challenges of today but also prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Five steps to help you enhance the discovery process and deliver products that meet both customer needs and business goals.

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