Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

In this article, we will explore six (6) tips for businesses to successfully navigate economic challenges. For example, a manufacturing company might explore new markets or develop complementary products to ensure a more stable income. Zuhair Imaduddin is an Innovation Development Analyst at JPMorgan Chase.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

As companies develop and grow, and the number of projects they deliver increases, business leaders are seeking ways to ensure more efficient coordination of all their initiatives. Does every company need a project management office? In this article, we’ll focus on the overview of a project management office only. .

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Epicflow

MAY 12, 2022

What do you need to know to allocate resources efficiently in a multi-project environment and utilize them to the full? Let’s figure it out in the article. . Resource Allocation in Project Management: Definition and Importance. What are the benefits of efficient resource allocation? Office politics.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) Then, in Part 2 , I asked those unemployed agilists to review their functional skills, the skills people need to do a product development job well. Just look at the manifesto.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Flow Efficiency In How Centralization Decisions Create Friction, Increase Cycle Time, and Cost Money, Part 1, I discussed how removing support staff for departments and managers created longer cycle times. Now, it's time for Economies of Scale and how that ties into resource efficiency thinking. See the Wikipedia article.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 11, 2022

It may seem the outcomes of effective change management are obvious – if positive transformations have happened, the process was effective. . However, the present-day ever-evolving business environment demonstrates that change management is rather a journey than a destination. Change management performance .

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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? Let’s figure it out in the article. . Project management risks.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 25, 2024

Entrepreneurs often face a myriad of decisions, from financial planning and market analysis to operational management and compliance. This article explores the tangible benefits of leveraging such expertise for new business ventures. Business experts help identify these risks early and develop strategies to mitigate them.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Several people on social media have denigrated the terms “project manager” and “program manager.” ” These people claim there is no need for either role in an effective team, especially an agile team because the team can manage its own deliverables. See the article Unearthing Your Project's Delays.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 24, 2024

This article explores the various areas where a business consultant can assist and outlines the benefits that their expertise brings to small businesses. Financial Management Consultants offer advice on budgeting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In this article, we will explore the transformative power of AI in business and five key areas where it is being successfully implemented. More Efficient Operations AI enables businesses to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources to focus on more complex and strategic activities.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Do you know your organization’s project management maturity level? If not, it’s high time to change the situation: project management maturity has a direct impact on a company’s competitiveness and business success. . What is project management maturity exactly, and how to define its level?

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For years, managers have been trying to find ways to make software product development faster and easier. AI to take the place of humans in product development. But, as an industry, we continue to look for the recipe, the shortcut, the silver bullet, all to decrease the time and cost of product development. (I

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Epicflow

JUNE 12, 2023

There are a variety of approaches and methodologies aimed to increase the effectiveness of managing projects and deliver better outcomes. In this article, we’d like to dwell upon the phase-gate process. Currently, the approach is used to manage R&D, product or software development projects or other large and complex initiatives.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 29, 2024

This article explores the diverse benefits small businesses receive when partnering with consultants. Strategic Planning: Small business consultants assist in developing robust strategic plans, increasing the likelihood of goal achievement. Financial Management: Effective financial management is crucial for small businesses.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 11, 2023

This article will delve deeper into four ways in which AI is reshaping the world of finance, improving data analysis, and redefining decision-making processes. AI algorithms can scan news articles and social media posts in real-time, capturing market sentiment and identifying factors that may impact stock prices or market trends.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In this article, we will explore the numerous areas where these consultants provide assistance and the extensive benefits, they deliver to businesses embarking on their entrepreneurial journey. Business Planning : Developing a comprehensive business plan that outlines goals, strategies, and financial projections.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore how professional help through business consulting services can ease the journey of surmounting these obstacles. Operational Efficiency : Streamlining processes to reduce costs and improve productivity. Technology Integration : Leveraging the latest technology to stay competitive and efficient.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

User Experience (UX) has emerged as a critical component of software application development, playing a vital role in shaping the success and profitability of technology based ventures. In the 1990s, usability became a key consideration, leading to the development of usability engineering and user-centered design approaches.

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Epicflow

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Being a successful project manager is not just about creating good plans and schedules and telling the team members what they should work on. What else should a project manager know to succeed in their duties and guide projects to their successful completion? This article will help you figure it out. . Don’t overload the team

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Epicflow

APRIL 24, 2023

In this article, we’ll focus on resource optimization in that context. Let’s review the factors that prevent such companies from efficient resource utilization. Under such conditions, efficient resource utilization becomes really demanding. Under such conditions, efficient resource utilization becomes really demanding.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

Check out our selection of events for project/resource managers, business leaders, and industry professionals, which will provide you with valuable insights into recent trends and challenges, networking opportunities, and contribute to your professional development.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 17, 2022

In the previous article , we’ve reviewed the most prominent trends that are expected to impact the aerospace and defense industry this year. In turn, they will affect the way its projects will be managed. Now, let’s consider what challenges 2022 trends add to the A&D project management. . Dealing with uncertainties .

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 6, 2024

In Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 , I said that real agile approaches require cultural change to focus on flow efficiency , where we watch the flow of the work , not the people doing tasks. Where the organization rewards resource efficiency, not flow efficiency.) That's a form of managing WIP.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 19, 2022

Every project management activity doesn’t exist in isolation – they are all related to and dependent on each other, may have competing requirements and/or shared resources. To make sure that the process of orchestrating projects across the whole environment runs like clockwork, project integration management should be applied. .

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this article, we will explore the manifold benefits of working with business consultants and the various areas in which they provide invaluable assistance. Strategic Planning Business consultants assist medium-sized companies in developing and refining their strategic plans. This leads to increased productivity and profitability.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Whether it’s optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing marketing strategies, or making data-driven decisions, the journey towards increased profitability is often complex. Strategic Planning : Developing and executing effective strategies that align with business objectives. times more likely to experience revenue growth.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Managing project portfolios is rather demanding in itself. What are the most significant challenges of project portfolio management in aerospace and defense companies? And how to overcome these difficulties with project portfolio management software? Let’s figure these issues out in the article.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Let’s figure it out in the article. . A Business Case in Project Management: Definition and Importance. According to the Project Management Body of Knowledge [1], a business case is a document that allows decision-makers to determine whether the project is worth the investment. This is when a business case document is required.

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Epicflow

MARCH 16, 2023

According to Gartner , by 2030, 80% of project managers’ tasks will be run by AI, powered by big data, machine learning (ML), and natural language processing. This statement was perceived as a threat to project managers, whose job was supposed to be undertaken by AI-driven project management software. But is this really so?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills. The first step to tackling complex and multifaceted issues is to deconstruct them into more manageable parts and rigorously define the problem statement.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or an entrepreneur, time management is a crucial skill for anyone looking to increase their productivity. Effective time management involves an ongoing and regular process of organising your schedule so that time is allocated to all of the important aspects of your life.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 21, 2023

The expectations placed on managers to assess and guide their employees’ performance have increased, a trend amplified by generational shifts and remote work. Employees want frequent, personalized, one-on-one coaching, but managers are constrained by their already heavy burdens.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This article sheds light on the diverse areas where consultants provide assistance and outlines the manifold benefits that entrepreneurs and investors receive through collaboration with business consulting services and experts.

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Epicflow

APRIL 19, 2022

Read the article to learn how to deliver more projects on time and within budget by efficiently managing your people with the help of resource management software. arising number of orders (due to the Russia-Ukraine war, space market growth, the development and testing of innovation technology, etc.)

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Asamby Consulting

MAY 19, 2022

Task management is necessary to coordinate team projects. This post explains how to manage the company tasks in Airtable and it's the second one of the series "How to build your company Operating System on Airtable". This "flying blind" has many repercussions in the company effectiveness and efficiency in managing the projects.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 13, 2023

As a strategy consultant at a boutique management consulting firm, I am always on the lookout for new tools that can help organizations become more efficient, effective, and innovative. First, it’s important to understand what ChatGPT is and how it works.

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