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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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. Leaders must embrace these changes, finding ways to maintain team cohesion, productivity, and culture in dispersed work environments.

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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. Facilitating productive project work. These factors contribute to increasing team members’ productivity. More accurate forecasting. More effective decision-making. Cost optimization.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

And its transforming how businesses operate. For product leaders , large language models (LLMs) arent just another shiny tech trend, theyre reshaping how businesses interact with customers, automate workflows, and make decisions. Zuhair Imaduddin is a Senior Product Manager at Wells Fargo.

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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. .

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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?

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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.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. 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.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Countries around the world are enacting legislation, known as extended producer responsibility regulations, to make companies more accountable for the end-of-life phase of their products. While companies may fear that these take-back programs would lead to increased costs that drive away consumers, new research suggests differently.

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Consulting Success

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this episode, Bianca Robinson, the CEO of Cayden Cay Consulting, talks about her career shift from being a project manager for an engineering firm to diving into consulting service. She also discusses how and why.

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Epicflow

JULY 27, 2022

Increasing employee productivity is a hot topic in every business environment today. How to make certain that your team members work at their full capacity, and how a resource management solution can help? What Affects Employee Productivity? Let’s figure it out in the article. . Employees’ workload.

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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.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But the production and inventory planning process that many companies, especially SMEs, use are not capable of handling the uncertainty. Disruptions have become a way of life for manufacturers. A new inexpensive method that was developed in research involving two companies can. It doesn’t have to be automated but can be.

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Epicflow

JUNE 21, 2023

Among other things, this can be achieved by improving a company’s operational efficiency. How is it possible to increase operational efficiency in project-based organizations? What Is Operational Efficiency and Why Improve It? Improving operational efficiency means delivering more output with the same or less input.

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 16, 2025

Many companies invest heavily in hiring and training, yet struggle with high employee turnover and slow productivity. This not only increases operational costs but also pulls HR and managers away from strategic activities. Managers can track the time it takes for employees to reach full productivity after completing onboarding.

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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).

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 16, 2020

Probably the most common definition out there is that management consultants are like doctors for companies (instead of doctors for people). For example, there are some management consultants that are more specialized like brain surgeons. There may also be management consultants that operate more like pharmacists.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2025

In todays fast-paced business environment, successful product development demands more than just great ideas and cutting-edge technology. This article explores the importance of cross-functional teams and how they drive successful product development. Benefits of Cross-Functional Product Dev Teams 1.

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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. Therefore, weve compiled a list of 15 best PMO software tools. What is a PMO? What are PMO tools?

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Harvard Business

JUNE 21, 2024

Human-robot collaboration, employed by companies like DHL and CEVA, enhances productivity, reduces worker fatigue, and increases job satisfaction. The incremental approach of integrating human roles with automated systems not only keeps operations cost effective but also leverages human adaptability for continuous improvements.

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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. In a working group, there is no collective work product beyond individual accomplishments. Because they can divide and conquer their tasks.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

However, challenges such as maintaining team cohesion and managing productivity remotely will need to be addressed. Platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom enable seamless communication and project management for dispersed teams, fostering real-time collaboration and driving innovation.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Rather than viewing eLearning as a sunk cost, many organizations approach it as a strategic advantage that enhances productivity, improves compliance, and fosters employee engagement. It assesses long-term business impact, including productivity gains, cost savings, and performance improvements.

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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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Harvard Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a manager, onboarding a new hire isn’t just about providing manuals and login information, it’s about setting the employee up to operate autonomously in their role and feel comfortable within the organization.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 24, 2017

Google has opened its trove of management processes to one and all, for free. Management tools may not seem that different. Turns out a lot of its management tools focus on some pretty basic stuff, like how to run meetings, have conversations, and set goals. Why would Google release its management processes?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For instance, AI-driven customer relationship management tools can automate data entry, lead scoring , content marketing, follow-up emails, and generating reports, freeing up employees to focus on more strategic activities like developing growth strategies, enhancing customer relationships, and driving innovation.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

We’ll also look at case studies of companies leading the way in sustainable supply chain management. For example, Adidas has launched initiatives to produce shoes from ocean plastic waste , turning a pollutant into a valuable consumer product. Utilizing recycled materials is another effective strategy.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.

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Effective Managers

JUNE 19, 2024

Leaders must now manage teams that are dispersed across various locations, requiring new strategies for communication, collaboration, and maintaining company culture. Empowering employees and trusting them to deliver results can enhance productivity and morale. Building Trust: Trust is crucial in a remote work environment.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Peter Drucker once quipped that, “Much of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to work.” Recent research from the Boston Consulting Group confirms that employees can do better work when they’re liberated from much of the bureaucratic cruft that passes for daily management. Four-hour meetings?

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Technological progress and new digital products have perennially been relied upon for improving operations. But studies now reveal that doctors spend half of their time managing EHRs and desk work, shortchanging patients and fueling burnout. But the truth is, tech can often make bureaucracy worse.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. For one thing, when employees are more productive and contribute more, companies can pay them more. Of course, that’s good for the business, but it also makes the job better for workers.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2022

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

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

One of the most common problems business leaders face is how to price a product. From entrepreneurs putting a new product on the market to executives at a public company revamping a product line, effective pricing is a key pillar of any successful sales and marketing strategy.

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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%

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It is an opportune time for SME manufacturers to upgrade their operations by investing in new software and manufacturing innovations. The reasons include pressures on OEMs to build more resilient supply chains and to regionalize production and the falling cost and increasing ease of use of new technologies.

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