Johanna Rothman

MARCH 11, 2021

Worse, most career ladders assume we can assess what a person can do, not on their contributions to an agile team. That means most career ladders don't fit agile teams or an agile culture. Instead of individual achievements, we can reward the types of agile leadership we want to see in agile teams.

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Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 29, 2020

A conversation on agile strategy and opportunity with Andy Frawley and Bob Weiler. The current environment requires agility and agility, Bob Weiler reminds us, starts with market realities. Andy shares that the organization is continually testing a set of strategies. Market Realities. Abandon Perfection.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Strategy and Product Feedback Loops. Instead of teams being responsible for delivering product, the managers are responsible for explaining when the managers want to decide. What about product decisions? The product value team might need to see product deliverables at least once a week. Or finish a project.)

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 14, 2019

In Part 1 , I wrote about how “Agile” is not a silver bullet and is not right for every team and every product. This post is about how management fits into agile approaches. Too often, managers think “agile” is for others, specifically teams of people. Team-based “agile” is not enough.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 30, 2024

The result was a 30% increase in productivity and a successful funding round, showcasing the tangible impact of consulting services. Real-world Example: A local restaurant struggling to increase profitability engaged a business consultant to revamp its menu and implement cost-effective marketing strategies.

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Business Consulting Agency

MAY 6, 2024

Consulting agencies play a vital role in assisting companies of all sizes to execute change and manage the process efficiently. The goal is to implement strategies for effecting change, controlling change, and helping people adapt to change. This agility provides a competitive advantage and helps maintain market relevance.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 19, 2024

Ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining productivity during transformations. Increased agility and adaptability to market changes. Change management services are instrumental for these companies in: Developing scalable business processes and operational efficiencies. Faster time-to-market for new products or services.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 23, 2019

Many people in the agile community promote a product orientation over a project orientation. That's possible because an organization has product or feature teams. That works until you have more products than teams. If you keep teams together, you can still use projects in a product-oriented organization.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2022

I'm also a fan of working in flow efficiency , so the team can finish more features faster. See Create Your Successful Agile Project for more details.) In addition, when managers reward flow efficiency, people tend to collaborate more, not just cooperate. Those strategy discussions needed to happen and now. Personal WIP.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Specifics of Project Management for Manufacturing Companies The manufacturing environment deals with creating physical products, which in turn embraces a variety of processes that should be properly managed. This challenge is complexified by the demand for the high quality of delivered products and a lack of human resources.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

They assist businesses in defining their unique value proposition, optimizing product positioning, and identifying target markets for strategic growth. Supply Chain Management: Efficient supply chain management is crucial for e-commerce businesses to meet customer demands, reduce fulfillment costs, and ensure timely deliveries.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

A highly beneficial strategy to make digital improvements. This strategic guidance ensures that digital initiatives are aligned with business goals, driving efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. Let’s explore how consulting services in technology and digital realms benefit businesses across the spectrum.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. For example, businesses like Netflix, Youtube, Amazon, and Airbnb use AI-powered recommendation systems to suggest movies, videos, products, and rental properties based on a user’s browsing history, past purchases, and revealed preferences based on past behavior.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 15, 2024

Strategic Planning and Analysis Marketing consultants begin by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the company’s current marketing strategies, goals, target audience, industry trends, and competitive landscape. This flexibility ensures that companies stay ahead of the competition and capitalize on new opportunities effectively.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 12, 2021

You want business agility. The people and teams continue to experiment with agile behaviors. Every team's agile journey is unique. So is each manager's agile journey. If some people aren't sure, they might not be as far along in their agile journey. The teams have worked hard to change how they work. Educate them.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 11, 2024

By tapping into consultants’ expertise, clients gain access to valuable insights, benchmarking data, and proven strategies that drive informed decision-making and operational excellence. According to McKinsey, operational improvements can lead to cost savings of 10% to 30% for businesses. trillion by 2025.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Strategic Technology Planning Technology consulting services assist companies in developing strategic technology plans aligned with business goals, objectives, and growth strategies. Improved efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness. Enhanced scalability, agility, and adaptability to market changes.

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1 to 1

AUGUST 9, 2021

Yet, in many businesses, there is often some overlap and confusion over what defines the roles of a front office and back office, making it difficult to prioritize an area for greater efficiency and productivity. What is the front office? Other front-office departments may include public relations, marketing, and the contact center.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Strategy and Product Feedback Loops About 20 years ago, I taught a project management workshop to IT people. Their products and services did not ship outside the building—their products and services enabled the organization to make money. Adam, a product leader, has changed his meetings and workshops.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This empowers entrepreneurs to make informed decisions and ensures their products or services align with market demands. Financial Planning and Funding Strategies: Sound financial planning is the backbone of any successful business. This financial roadmap is essential for sustainable growth.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

They help identify growth opportunities, assess market dynamics, and craft strategies that align with the company’s objectives. Strategic planning ensures that the business remains agile and responsive to changing market conditions. Operational Efficiency Streamlining operations is key to reducing costs and improving efficiency.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the myriad ways in which business consultants can assist, offering insights, strategies, and support across various crucial areas. Business Planning Assistance: Consultants aid in crafting a comprehensive business plan, outlining goals, strategies, and financial projections.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These forces encompass digitization, the adoption of data-centric business strategies, the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Digital Agility: Technology enables greater adaptability in response to changing conditions, helping firms accelerate digital transformation and optimize various aspects of their operations.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This knowledge is invaluable for making informed decisions and tailoring strategies to the US market’s unique nuances. Market Entry Strategies US market entry consultants create customized entry strategies based on a company’s goals, resources, and target audience.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These services not only navigate the complexities of change implementation but also cultivate a resilient and agile organizational culture that thrives in the face of dynamic market demands.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2014

The book provides six principles that the author’s believe can make organisations more agile, competitive, and responsive by helping employees become more autonomous, cooperative and empowered. The car manufacturer tried to do this by moving its production engineers to the warranty department. Extend the shadow of the future.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Adaptation Efforts : Some traditional retailers have embraced omnichannel strategies, integrating online platforms with physical stores, aiming to offer seamless shopping experiences across multiple channels.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It encompasses a plethora of strategies and platforms, from SEO and content marketing to social media advertising and email campaigns. Consulting services bring in-depth expertise to the table, enabling companies to develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies tailored to their unique goals and target audiences.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2020

.” In my experience, when organizations want to use agile approaches or transform in some way, the managers start with the teams. Agile approaches can help teams improve, and many teams do release value faster. On this project, the team looks ahead for the product strategy. I'm always off. And, the teams benefit.

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Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2018

Increasing volatility, uncertainty, growing complexity, and ambiguous information (VUCA) has created a business environment in which agile collaboration is more critical than ever. Sponsored by Accenture Strategy. Marina Nasr / EyeEm/Getty Images. This story is not unique. Insight Center. Competing in the Future.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 26, 2024

In innovative products, the interdependencies can change any day. If your product does not need much innovation, you can plan for longer and know you will meet that plan. Those are the kinds of products that do not require much, if any, innovation. See Three Tips to Focus to Deliver Better Products Faster.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This localized knowledge equips foreign companies with the information needed to tailor their products, services, and marketing strategies for optimal resonance with the American audience. Customized Market Entry Strategies Market entry is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and local business experts recognize this reality.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

The more training you offer, the more efficient and effective employees are in a role. This is because they are better equipped to handle tasks, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work–all of which impact organizational productivity. Retaining existing employees is far more cost-efficient than hiring and training new talent.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We’re talking digitization and the shift toward data-first business strategies. Digital agility. Technology enables greater agility. Professional services firms must move fast to accelerate digital transformation, build a unified data strategy, and lock down a competitive advantage.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many project-driven organizations are finding that they can operate much more efficiently with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. It doesn’t just offer data connectivity within your ERP system, but also within your productivity tools, e-commerce, and even customer engagement solutions. Ensure business agility.

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Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

To take advantage of this opportunity place focus on building agility, aligning the organization, operating as a team of teams, and developing your people. Build Agility. While it is easy to say these pivots were a result of agility, it is important to differentiate between “brilliant improvisation” and a repeatable capability.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s data-centric digital landscape, intelligence is central to any business strategy, especially as we look towards 2024. Technology combined with data is a matter of life and death for professional services firms where the “product” is a combination of insights and expertise. How often do you release new products/services?

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