Harvard Business

MAY 30, 2024

Is your team making good use of tools like Slack, Zoom, and Trello?

Tools 236

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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.

Ethics 246

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Harvard Business

MAY 14, 2024

Leaders who are exploring how AI might fit into their business operations must not only navigate a vast and ever-changing landscape of tools, but they must also facilitate a significant cultural shift within their organizations. But research shows that leaders do not fully understand their employees’ use of, and readiness for, AI.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Designing L&D Strategies for Long-Term Impact Creating an effective L&D strategy requires a systematic approach that aligns with the organization’s business goals and objectives. A well-structured L&D strategy should include a mix of formal and informal learning, coaching and mentoring, and targeted training programs.

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 16, 2025

This not only increases operational costs but also pulls HR and managers away from strategic activities. Integration with Workplace Tools Embedding eLearning solutions within existing workflows increases engagement. Organizations should use data analysis and feedback loops to refine training strategies continually.

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Chad Barr

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Business Operations : Virtual assistants scheduling meetings, automating reminders, and handling repetitive tasks seamlessly. Here’s how you can make AI work for you right now: Accessible AI Tools for Any Business Content Creation : Tools like ChatGPT or Claude or Jasper to draft professional content.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Its main purpose is to ensure the seamless operational performance of engineering companies, including managing engineering teams, strategic planning, solving engineering problems, overseeing engineering projects’ completion, and ensuring that the goals of an engineering organization are met. Sharing resources across multiple projects.

Engineering 248

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

strategy development, market research, transformation initiatives). 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. Can you retain the rights to your pre-existing tools and templates?

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In this article, well explore why works, how to use it effectively, and tools to bring it to life in your eLearning initiatives. This structure mirrors real-world challenges, helping learners internalize best practices and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Why Storytelling Matters in Learning Humans are wired for stories.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 26, 2024

But companies rarely use this same approach in the execution of their own growth strategy. The same due diligence skills and tools can be found in most large companies, but they are usually siloed in the corporate development team — the folks who handle M&A, who rarely have a chance to apply their expertise to a company’s ongoing operations.

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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.

Small Business 78

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

Imagine spending months crafting a detailed, data-driven strategy , only to watch it gather dust on a shelf. In these cases, strategies become what I call ‘strategically useless’ brilliant in theory but ineffective in practice. Three Reasons Why Strategies Become Useless 1. For example, J.C.

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Chad Barr

MARCH 5, 2025

Imagine having access to a groundbreaking tool that was once exclusive to those paying $200 per month for ChatGPT. The new Deep Research tool is now finally available in a limited capacity for the $20 subscription option, with a restricted number of Deep Research queries per day. Enhanced Creativity & Ideation: Need fresh ideas?

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Effective communication tools and clear policies will be crucial to ensuring the success of these flexible work models. Digital collaboration tools are also becoming indispensable in this new environment. For these tools to be effective, proper training and ongoing support are necessary to help employees maximize their use.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 15, 2025

Custom eLearning development is a powerful tool that allows us to create personalized learning journeys. But how do you go from strategy to implementation? By answering these questions, organizations can ensure their eLearning strategy is well-aligned with their business needs.

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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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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

For decades, we’ve often thought of leadership profiles in unique buckets—two popular varieties were the “visionaries”, who embrace strategy and think about amazing things to do, and the “operators”, who get stuff done. The Gap Between Strategy and Execution. Insight center.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

5 Strategies for Advancing Your Career To translate soft skills into tangible career growth, its essential to adopt a deliberate approach. The following five strategies provide a way for you to advance your career. Mock interviews are an invaluable tool for refining your responses and improving your delivery.

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Leadership Emotional Intelligence Interviews Deloitte 88

Progressus

MARCH 5, 2025

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are indispensable tools for modern businesses aiming to optimize operations and drive competitive advantage. However, even the most advanced ERP systems can fall short without proper alignment between IT and business objectives.

Strategy 52

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2017

But they have certainly not repealed the timeless rules of strategy. Yet for too many entrepreneurs, especially those steeped in tech and devoted to product, strategy often seems to be an afterthought. Each of these has value and can be the source of useful ideas, but each represents only part of what strategy can offer.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

In addition, many security experts consider it the definitive assessment tool for protecting critical assets. Beginning with Criticality, they might ask, “How critical is the oil pipeline in Abuja, Nigeria, to the company’s overall operations?” 4 – Loss would reduce operations considerably.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Read the article to explore typical difficulties impacting manufacturing projects and learn the strategies to manage risks in manufacturing projects most effectively. Equipment failure The manufacturing process is impossible without machinery, technology, and tools.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In a recent episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast , Anthony Taylor had an engaging conversation with Jason Radisson , the CEO and founder of Movo.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

We’ll consider two sides of risk management in aerospace engineering: managing project risks and operational risk management outlined in the aerospace quality management standard AS9100. . Step 4: Developing risk response strategies. Tools that simplify project risk management. Project risk management.

Engineering 246

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 246

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how many companies operate and handle various tasks. Functionally, AI is a tool that instructional design consultants can leverage, providing them with a wide array of tools and tech-supported techniques that improve course design and accelerate the development of new materials and courses.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I asked Contacts Count President and Networking Guru Vern Schellenger to do an on-air coaching session with me to help me craft my own personal and business networking strategy. The 8 competencies developed by Contacts Count contain skills, behaviors, tools, and strategies you can learn to make networking an Art not an Accident.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Business operations teams play a critical role in the success and growth of both big companies and small startups. Let’s explore the role of business operations teams in greater detail for both big companies and small startups.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

This article will explore three powerful AI-powered tools, and some of the ways that these tools can be used to improve the work of consultants. Machine Learning Machine learning is one of the most powerful tools available to consultants. It could also include employing cutting-edge tools like neural networks.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 25, 2022

What does a good strategy execution require If you have the right strategy and execute it well, your business will thrive. But given your strategy is smart, what's required to execute well on your strategy? This article outlines a simple framework to execute your strategy. It's that simple.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer a niche concern; it’s a core component of corporate strategy. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have emerged as critical tools for companies to measure and communicate their sustainability efforts. Leading examples include Apple and Danone.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming various industries, including renewable energy. Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations.

Operations 78

Operations Energy Data System 78

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 130

Ethics Efficiency Operations ROI 130

Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

.” — Peter Drucker In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just another tool; it’s a transformative force reshaping how we think, work, and innovate. Think of AI like a calculator for business operations. Instead, it’s a tool to augment your expertise.

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Tools Data Ethics Metrics 52

Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 20, 2018

As an example, for one of my first clients as an independent consultant, I got in the door through the referral of an IT systems consultant (met at a local lunch talk) who needed to help their client do an operational analysis. Marketing as “networking by helping someone” is a key tool to have in your kit.

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Markovitz Consulting

MARCH 12, 2019

John Shook and others have written extensively about how lean is a socio-technical system, not just a collection of tools. And yes, some training is required to learn both those tools and the fundamental way of thinking. It must be integral to the way the company operates. It’s not just a training and development activity.

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Effective Managers

JUNE 17, 2024

The Rise of Digital Technologies The onset of digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cloud computing has drastically changed how businesses operate. For management consultants, this means adapting to new tools and methodologies to stay relevant.

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