Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Great stories are credible, simple, consistent, and use both financial and nonfinancial metrics to link a long-term vision and firm values with a distinctive business strategy and focused operational priorities. They operated with a both/and mindset, seeking to deliver on immediate goals in a way that also built a sustainable future.

Metrics 111

Metrics Study Financial Operations 111

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Improved operational efficiency: AI-based needs analysis systems allow insurers to not only improve their probability of lead-to-quote conversion but also re­duce turnaround time conversions. Start small. Because AI capabilities can potentially displace humans, in­surers need an effective and thoughtful HR strategy.

Insurance 71

Insurance Insurance Industry Turnaround 71

PM Alliance

JANUARY 13, 2023

Turnaround times for procurement and shipping are in flux, creating challenges for project teams. And if you’re operating under regulatory or compliance frameworks, be sure to let your suppliers know up front to reduce the risk of noncompliance.

Management 71

Management Turnaround Transportation Ethics 71

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Turnarounds. In an apparent attempt to stop McKinsey poaching key talent, AlixPartners sued its former employees (Eric Thompson, managing director of AlixPartners’ Hong Kong office, and Ivo Naumann, head of its Shanghai branch) on claims that they misappropriated trade secrets before they left the firm’s Asian operations.

Consulting 68

Consulting McKinsey Turnaround Information Technology 68

Management Consulted

JUNE 14, 2015

Founded in 1995 by former Bain consultants and headquartered in New York City, they focus on developing airline strategy and implementing major operational turnaround. Formal training, especially for new starts, is limited, which can understandably leave staff members feeling very unsupported.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2016

While some situations demand outside successors — such as a turnaround or a discontinuous shift in the industry and strategy – we believe that internal candidates remain the future CEOs-of-choice. Choosing a CEO is a high-stakes proposition, arguably the most important decision a board can make. Insight Center.

Leadership 70

Leadership Talent Turnaround Benchmarking 70

Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2016

developing the business plan and go-to-market strategy that has enabled us to maintain 100% ownership, operate part-time, grow it slowly over 20 years, and win Sam Adams’s 2016 “Brewing and Business Experienceship” year-long mentorship prize. BREWERY START-UP. With two partners, I launched Flounder Brewing Co.,

Resumes 70

Resumes Interviews Cover Letters Recruitment 70

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

When a private equity firm adds a new company to its portfolio, analysts rigorously size up its financial, operational, and competitive condition. However, Hayek didn’t push training on them. In fact, management consultancy Bain & Co. Selectively developing top team members to accomplish the strategy.

Company 70

Company Engineering Turnaround System 70

Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

CSFs can literally be anything — whether it’s improving customer satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing operating costs, or something specific to a particular project or deliverable – making them somewhat difficult to identify – let alone define in concrete terms. Are project operations, sales, customer service, etc. Retain talent?

Agile 52

Agile Tools Data Talent 52

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Obama nominated Robert McDonald , an Army veteran and experienced executive who had honed his leadership skills during a 33-year career at Proctor and Gamble, to attempt the difficult turnaround. On July 30, 2014, exactly 13 months after retiring as P&G’s Chairman and CEO, McDonald was sworn in as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Culture 70

Culture Leadership Resources Healthcare 70

Asamby Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

The turnaround time can easily be days instead of minutes. Support remote and asynchronous work When everybody is working in the same building from 9-5, it's easy to share information and ask questions. But if you're team is working remotely, or even in different time-zones, asking questions about how something is done is not very efficient.

Company 52

Company How To Tools Process Improvement 52

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI expanded into investigation and research capabilities as well as turnaround, restructuring, bankruptcy and forensic accounting with the moves. Restructuring/Turnaround Services. An inconsistent culture could also mean a lack of transparency in operations or management. FTI CONSULTING ORGANIZATION. Private Equity.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 6, 2015

This Firm Profile started as an email from Sean, asking if we could write on Alvarez & Marsal, “The Turnaround Guys”. The firm’s first turnaround client was the household brand, Timex Corporation. Turnaround and Restructuring. Well, Sean, thanks for asking so nicely – today is your lucky day! Practice Areas.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Turnaround Case Interview 100

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 10, 2016

employees, customers, free agents, communities we operate in) and so much more. Relying solely on classroom-based learning has a reputation for being inspiring in the moment but offering little to no transfer of training — nothing changes back on the job. Mastering digital requires leaders to be agile amid disruption.

Development 70

Development Leadership Talent Agile 70