Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager? ” (You might like Why an Agile Project Manager is Not a Scrum Master.). She's an agile project manager. When she manages programs, she's an agile program manager. See a ton more about this role in Create Your Successful Agile Project.) Scrum is not her job. That's fine.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 23, 2023

Companies are integrating AI into their operations so quickly that job losses are likely to mount before the gains arrive. Adopting a bias for boldness and a startup mentality will help companies find the agility to make the most of this moment, and protect jobs as a result.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cloud tools and technologies are influencing the future of data science work in two key areas: scaling resources and improving workforce agility. If organizations want to make use of these capabilities, though, they also need to develop strong data security and privacy frameworks when operating in a cloud environment.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

In today’s digital era, the rapid pace of technological advancements has transformed the way businesses operate, communicate, and engage with customers. They help companies interpret data trends, customer behavior patterns, market dynamics, and operational performance metrics, enabling data-driven strategies and optimizations.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 9, 2022

I was clever in the title for my Is Your Product Owner an Overloaded Operator? However, not all of them understand the idea of an overloaded operator in software development terms. I use “agile” and “agile approach” in my writing. Many product owners are technical. Not confused.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 15, 2024

Mitigation of Operational Challenges Operating in a new market can bring unforeseen operational challenges. Local experts are adept at foreseeing and mitigating such challenges, providing invaluable guidance on logistics, supply chain management, and other operational intricacies.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 2, 2020

I had a conversation with a hardware engineer whose organization got the mandate, “Go agile or bust!” In hardware, once we go to physical form, we have both capital and operational expenses. A strictly agile approach based on Scrum doesn't work for hardware. Agile approaches work when the cost of change is low.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

Consultants help optimize supply chain processes, enhance inventory management, implement logistics solutions, and streamline order fulfillment to improve operational efficiency. They assess organizational structures, identify bottlenecks, recommend automation tools, and facilitate agile practices to improve efficiency and adaptability.

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Harvard Business

JULY 6, 2023

Organizational innovation is fueled through effective and agile creation, management, application, recombination, and deployment of knowledge assets and know-how.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Scalability Efficient operations are critical for startup success, especially as businesses scale and expand. Consulting services optimize operational processes, supply chain management, inventory control, and resource allocation.

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Ben de Haldevang

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As part of the new podcast series from the Agile Gorilla Collective, David Boyd, Abhay Pande, Paul Siegenthaler (you can find their bios here [link] – they are an impressive bunch of people!) and I talk through the separation of the EY consulting business as much discussed and written about over the past few months.

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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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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. Intuitively, we know that the collaborative intensity of work has skyrocketed, and that collaborations are central to agility. This story is not unique.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

Its hierarchical authority, specialized division of labor, and standard operating procedures enabled companies to grow far larger than they had ever been. I know it is critical for the leadership to embrace agile, but the sad reality is that I’m not sure our leadership team will start before it’s too late. What can I do?”

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and streamline their operations. From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing decision-making processes, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate and opening up new possibilities for growth.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Today, companies are desperately seeking strategies to retain customers, rebuild inventories, and restructure operations to fit the new business environment. Companies are also starting to adopt digital tools to streamline daily operations. Every business sector was disrupted and negatively affected by the pandemic and its aftermath.

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Comatch

JANUARY 30, 2023

In doing so, you will also better understand the challenges companies may be facing when implementing new technologies, such as a disruption to existing business operations, having to invest in training and infrastructure, as well as potential data breaches and security risks. Agility is therefore a core skill that you should work on.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

There will be some players that will be way more agile than others and able to capitalize on both important behavioral implications and operational tactics. In the case of Secure Act 2.0, one way to look at this is in terms of an exogeneous event that constituents have to react to (e.g.,

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether implementing new technologies, restructuring operations, or fostering a culture of innovation, the role of change management, facilitated by adept business consulting services, is pivotal for companies of all sizes. The post Change Management through Business Consulting Services appeared first on Business Consulting Agency.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 16, 2024

Operations Optimization Assistance: Consultants assess and optimize operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Benefits: Streamlined operations, improved productivity, and resource optimization. Benefits: Agility and resilience, positioning the business for long-term success.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In the context of business, these decisions are forged through meetings involving key stakeholders where strategic, operational, and performance-related topics are discussed and debated. Adopt Agile Frameworks: A transformative governance structure should be adaptive so that it can respond to a rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 20, 2016

You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes. Agile has indisputably transformed software development, and many experts believe it is now poised to expand far beyond IT. They keep customers happier.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

In Today’s Digital Economy, Agile Practices Can’t Be Limited to Just the IT and Development Realms. By Surya Panditi, SVP and GM, Agile Management, CA Technologies. Agile practices have a vital part to play in the rapid delivery and continuous maintenance of software-driven products and services.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Systems Setup: Establishing efficient operational systems is crucial for smooth business functioning. Consultants help entrepreneurs set up scalable systems, implement technology solutions, and optimize processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.

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Harvard Business

JULY 19, 2017

Many companies are attempting a radical — and often rapid — shift from hierarchical structures to more agile environments, in order to operate at the speed required by today’s competitive marketplace. At Bain & Company, we do not believe that companies should try to use agile methods everywhere.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Addressing Sales Challenges with Expert Assistance Strategic Analysis and Solutions: Consulting services offer in-depth analysis of e-commerce operations, identifying bottlenecks, and formulating strategic solutions to improve sales performance. Increasing online sales by leveraging consulting services is good business.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Consulting services provide a multifaceted approach to addressing complex challenges, optimizing operations, and achieving remarkable business results. Website Development A well-designed website is a cornerstone of modern business operations.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Business Setup and Operations : Assisting in setting up legal entities, establishing operational infrastructure, hiring local staff, and sourcing suppliers or partners. Customized Strategies for Market Entry : Tailored strategies formulated by consultants maximize the chances of success, optimizing resources and minimizing errors.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Organizations can also adopt agile governance practices that allow for iterative decision-making and faster adaptation to the changing business landscape. Agile methodologies empower teams to make decisions so that they can embrace flexibility, take calculated risks, and experiment with new approaches.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2017

If software has eaten the world, then agile has eaten the software world. And there is no shortage of information and advice on how agile should be implemented in your tech organization. For example, a Google search for “agile software development” returns over 14 million results. Related Video.

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Brimstone Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The process also identifies barriers to alignment , fosters communication, increases trust, drives better decision-making, improves operating discipline, promotes individual leadership development, and builds the capabilities of high-performing teams. The shift to actionable strategy transforms the organization. Take the example of V12.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2016

A new set of relationships is being formed within companies around how people working in data, analytics, IT, and operations teams work together. Data and analytics represent a blurring of the traditional lines of demarcation between the scope of IT and the responsibilities of operating divisions. Data and analytics embedded in IT.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Impact : Financial instability, cash flow issues, and inability to sustain operations lead to business failure. Impact : Encouraging agility and responsiveness to market changes, ensuring relevance and sustained growth. Financial Mismanagement : Reason : Poor financial planning, overspending, or insufficient capital allocation.

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Kates Kesler

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Very large multi-national product companies need to find creative ways to enjoy the benefits of scale while remaining agile. Agility and scale rarely co-exist in the design of the organizational operating model. So why is it so hard to create networked, agile teams in large, global product companies?

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 27, 2019

Too many distributed teams operate as people in silos, handing work off to each other. Note: In From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams , Mark and I recommend any other approach than an agile approach if you don't have enough hours of overlap. for ways to use lifecycles other than waterfall or agile.

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Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 17, 2020

We have been working with leaders to achieve accelerated results and (re)build a stronger, more agile organization, by taking their team through the Senior Team Alignment Process (STAP). The process is agile, fast, flexible, and time competitive.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. Consultants assist in budgeting, financial forecasting, cost control, and financial performance analysis.

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