Harvard Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Operations have always been foundational to competitive advantage, but the nature of this relationship is shifting: Historically, the strategic goal of operations was to achieve scale in order to create a sustainable efficiency advantage.

Operations 251

Operations Efficiency Strategy Strategy& 251

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Companies operating in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a dynamic and increasingly complex political landscape. Instead, they need better strategies to manage risk. They can no longer rely on alliances with national government leaders in power or costly arbitration when things go awry.

Operations 200

Operations Government Media Strategy 200

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?

Tools 253

Tools Software Resources Efficiency 253

Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2021, researchers at MIT and McKinsey teamed up to ask more than 100 companies how they were using AI in their operations and to learn what separated the highest-performing companies from the rest. They conducted a similar survey in 2023 to see what had changed.

Company 239

Company McKinsey Survey Operations 239

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.

Management 147

Management Resources Software Productivity 147

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Especially in high-hazard industries, there’s nothing more central to your firm’s operations than worker safety. In this article, the author highlights a unique strategic partnership that helped the electrical transmission and distribution construction industry control injuries and fatalities caused by exposures to workplace hazards.

Operations 249

Operations Construction Industry Company 249

Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The rise of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital tools has reshaped the way teams operate, and leaders must adapt to this transformation to remain effective. 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.

Leadership 246

Leadership Agile Tools Culture 246

Effective Managers

JANUARY 23, 2025

Properly understanding and implementing cross-functional authority is essential for ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration. It involves negotiation and influence to ensure that departmental activities are aligned and that interdependencies are managed effectively.

Policies 249

Policies Operations Culture Leadership 249

Harvard Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

The challenges include: operational issues, offering customers a good experience, and shifting from an internal focus towards managing an external network of sellers. The benefits include: expanding the product range, boosting customer engagement, monetizing existing assets, and collecting valuable data.

Retail 226

Retail Operations Data Productivity 226

Harvard Business

JANUARY 18, 2022

It can help with patient flow, staffing, scheduling, and supply-chain management.

Operations 244

Operations Management Information Technology Information Technology 244

Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 19, 2022

Managing change within an organization is often challenging. By familiarizing yourself with the three legs of change management success, the process is easier. By familiarizing yourself with the three legs of change management success, the process is easier. The Three Legs of Change Management Success. Creating Content.

Change Management 303

Change Management Management ROI Efficiency 303

Effective Managers

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By distributing tasks, leaders free themselves to focus on higher-level goals, such as strategic planning and decision-making, while ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly. If you are a front-line manager, focus on tasks that are routine, operational, or repetitive, allowing you to free up time for higher-level strategic work.

Resources 218

Resources Tools Leadership Construction 218

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers.

Meeting 188

Meeting Efficiency Operations Research 188

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.

Tools 240

Tools Software Resources Healthcare 240

Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 3, 2021

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. Do You Need to Refresh Your Crisis Management Training?

Financial 264

Financial Industry Management Guidelines 264

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There are unprecedented opportunities at the intersection of AI, project management, and sustainability. It is essential for project managers to learn to implement “green algorithms,” specialized AI constructs designed to both enhance operational efficiency and prioritize sustainability.

Management 248

Management Construction Efficiency Operations 248

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Project management risks. Managing the supply chain. Talent management. .

Engineering 246

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 246

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The loneliness experienced by CEOs stems not from a lack of social connections but from the heavy burden of leadership and decision-making especially during crises, when they look to their board, senior executives, or operational managers to steady the ship but feel they arent up to the task or are divided.

Survey 211

Survey Interviews Operations Leadership 211

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The State of Project Management 2018 survey by Wellingtone reveals a harsh truth — dissatisfaction with the current level of project management maturity in organizations all over the world is higher than a year ago. To improve their project management practices, C-levels at HHI developed a sustainable management policy.

Management 222

Management Cash Flow Industry Real Estate 222

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That’s why SMEs can benefit from taking three actions: designing controls proportionate to the risks at stake, analyzing the lessons from success (not only from failures), and using risk management to boost and protect business performance.

Company 253

Company Management Resources Operations 253

Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

For this purpose, a great number of organizations started to set up a project management office (PMO) – according to the 2021 report on the state of project management [1], 82% of organizations reported to have one. . Does every company need a project management office? What are the functions of a project management office?

Management 228

Management Methodologies Resources Efficiency 228

Clarity Consultants

MAY 19, 2024

Mastering the art of Learning Management System (LMS) optimization is essential for any organization striving for efficiency and effectiveness. The Essence of LMS Management At the heart of any successful LMS lies robust management. However, the concept of governance often becomes a nebulous area, leading to inefficiencies.

System 162

System Management Analysis Efficiency 162

LSA Global

JANUARY 22, 2025

How to Optimize Team Potential: A 7-Step Guide for Managers High performing team managers optimize potential by unlocking their teams collective capability. Teams operate best when they understand, believe in , and commit to a meaningful and shared purpose.

Management 68

Management How To Construction Training 68

Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2022

Lessons in enterprise AR’s potential from China Southern Airlines.

Airlines 174

Airlines Operations Enterprise Productivity 174

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In supply-chain management, you get what you plan for.

Talent 218

Talent Management Recruiting Recruitment 218

Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Deeper insights require examining financial metrics, employee engagement, and operational efficiencies. They deployed a recruitment strategy that quickly identified and onboarded consultants adept at integrating into the client’s operations. Clarity Consultants responded with a scalable workforce solution.

Case Study 130

Case Study Case Studies ROI Metrics 130

Effective Managers

JUNE 24, 2024

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.

Ethics 219

Ethics Efficiency Operations ROI 219

LSA Global

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Redwood Shores, CA LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a New Leader Training for Healthcare Managers. Job Relevance 98.6% Job Relevance 98.6%

Healthcare 63

Healthcare Training Training Management 63

Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2025

An effective Project Management Office (PMO) in an organization is a must nowadays. It helps standardize project management practices, ensure alignment with organizational strategy, and provide oversight to deliver projects successfully. Enhanced risk management through predictive insights. What is a PMO? What are PMO tools?

Tools 130

Tools Software Efficiency Resources 130

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you’ve ever developed a product, you’ve almost certainly been derailed by scope creep. Features multiply, priorities blur, and schedules and budgets suffer. As a leader, how can you recognize scope creep and realign your team? Shift the focus from “what” you’re building (the deliverables) to “why” you’re building it (the outcomes).

Management 254

Management Productivity Development Operations 254

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Managers tend to think about liquidity as a finance issue, but in face the behaviors of the sales and operations team — and how they communicate and work together — can have a direct affect on a company’s cash position.

Cash Flow 248

Cash Flow Marketing Company Finance 248

Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. This is especially relevant in product management, where decisions often involve cross-functional collaboration.

Meeting 143

Meeting Productivity Management How To 143

Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

For example, if you do change management work on big system implementations, you may lose $50,000 or more. They manage the client relationship and often oversee the project, which means that they may require regular status reports or check-ins. SolomonEdwards : Provides financial, operational, and technology consulting.

Cash Flow 195

Cash Flow Consulting Intellectual Property Resumes 195

Harvard Business

JUNE 17, 2024

Major retailers are today, most notably Amazon, are creating and operating their own advertising platforms — and they’re making millions doing it. McKinsey estimates that by 2026, retail media will add $1.3 trillion to enterprise values in the U.S. alone, with profit margins between 50% and 70%.

Retail 241

Retail Advertising McKinsey Enterprise 241

Epicflow

MARCH 22, 2023

Also, if a company decides to cut expenses but does nothing to increase operational efficiency, it may lead to delivering low-quality output and decreased customer satisfaction. To achieve this, you should analyze your business processes, improve operational efficiency, and identify the causes of excessive expenses.

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Resources Management Efficiency Operations 164

Effective Managers

JUNE 17, 2024

The Evolution of Management Consulting in the Digital Age Exploring How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Management Consulting Practices Management consulting has always been a dynamic field, adapting to changes in business practices, economic conditions, and technological advancements.

Consulting 130

Consulting Management Ethics Agile 130

Effective Managers

JUNE 17, 2024

The Evolution of Management Consulting in the Digital Age Exploring How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Management Consulting Practices Management consulting has always been a dynamic field, adapting to changes in business practices, economic conditions, and technological advancements.

Consulting 130

Consulting Management Ethics Agile 130