Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Read the article to find out how to cope with the uncertainty in R&D projects and increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes. Research and development projects involve the process of discovering new ideas, technologies, and solutions to create new products (or services) or improve existing ones.

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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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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

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. . Resources are allocated efficiently when the right people work on the right tasks, while employees’ workload remains balanced – they are neither over- or underloaded. .

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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. Consultants analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to develop effective marketing strategies.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 25, 2024

This article explores the tangible benefits of leveraging such expertise for new business ventures. Enhancing Business Operations Efficiency and Productivity Consultants analyze a startup’s operations and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

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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. Operational Efficiency: Streamlining operations enhances efficiency.

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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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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation. This can help consultants to identify key market trends, develop more accurate market research reports, and craft more effective marketing strategies.

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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.) Too few organizations can do that.

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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.

Company 52

Company Efficiency Financial Operations 52

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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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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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

This article is your first step. Related Articles: Consulting vs. Leading. A coach helps individual leaders develop clarity on what they need to focus on and create action plans to achieve those goals. Related Article : Consulting vs. Coaching. Related Articles/Podcast Episode: Face the Five Fears of Working for Yourself.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article explores how consulting services contribute to the success of startups, small businesses, and larger enterprises, supported by facts, statistics, and real-world examples. The result was a 30% increase in productivity and a successful funding round, showcasing the tangible impact of consulting services.

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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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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 14, 2024

This article explores the pivotal role that digital business consultants play in assisting retail brands to outline website improvements for better results, including enhanced online sales, improved website conversion rates, and overall digital performance.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 26, 2023

In this article, we will explore why business consulting services benefit companies. Efficiency and Productivity Business consultants can help companies streamline their operations, increase efficiency, and improve productivity. Startups, small business, and established larger organizations work with consultants.

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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. One of the key benefits of ChatGPT is its ability to generate high-quality, relevant responses to user input.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 18, 2023

However, starting a skincare business requires careful planning, product development, and market strategy. In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to launch a skincare business with the help of consulting services and emphasize the invaluable role of business consulting agencies in achieving success.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

This article will provide a basic introduction to AI as it relates to the consulting industry and explore some key concepts and applications that every consultant should be familiar with. In manufacturing, AI can be used to optimise supply chains, increase the efficiency of production processes, and predict equipment failures.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, we will delve into how business consultants can drive profitability for organizations of all sizes and industries. Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvements Consultants are adept at pinpointing areas where a company can trim unnecessary costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Cash Flow 52

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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. Excel, in particular, is often touted as the bread and butter of consultants — being familiar with shortcuts and more efficient ways to run analyses is a key booster for a career in consulting.

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Consulting Leadership Financial Data 78

Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

This article explores how consulting firms can support companies in realizing the benefits of clean teach, and presents five specific examples of how consulting firms can adapt their services to help organizations embrace clean tech solutions. It also includes fostering partnerships with environmentally conscious suppliers.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this article, we will delve into how businesses benefit from the expertise of business consultants and why investing in business consulting services is a smart move. Operational Efficiency Process Optimization: Business consultants analyze existing processes and workflows, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Let’s figure it out in the article. . developing a poor project plan), Executing (e.g., Issues with the supply chain lead to poor quality of products and delays in their releases. Risk management is an essential part of the standard which determines three major risks for the aerospace companies: Product safety. .

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Harvard Business

APRIL 17, 2018

When a company needs a supervisor for a team, senior leaders often anoint the team’s most productive performer. In another article, we explained the seven behaviors of the most productive people, based on an analysis of 7,000 workers. Supporting others’ development. andy sacks/Getty Images. Everyone loses.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to increase profits with the help of consulting services and emphasize the pivotal role of business consulting agencies in achieving financial success. It might involve cost reduction, pricing optimization, revenue growth, or operational efficiency.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to market and advertise a business and highlight the invaluable role of business consulting agencies and marketing consulting services in optimizing these efforts. Customer Feedback : Gather and analyze customer feedback to improve your products, services, and customer experience.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In this article I will explain a few key analytics that you should look for, and quick fixes to improve website engagement. Web developers can leverage analytics to drive website improvements. For example, you may have on average 1 minute and 15 seconds to drive a user to purchase your product. Deliver Efficiency.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How to make sure that a company utilizes its available resources wisely so that they are productive but aren’t overloaded? Resource utilization is one of the most essential KPIs that project-based organizations should track – it gives them an idea of how efficiently they use the available resources and how productive their employees are.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

The investigative approach generally involves: Collecting and analyzing data Understanding key issues Identifying and developing solutions In contrast, the hypothesis-based approach to problem solving is appropriate where the opportunity is unstructured and unique and does not have an obvious solution. The HBPS process has five key steps.

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Epicflow

JUNE 12, 2023

In this article, we’d like to dwell upon the phase-gate process. A phase-gate process (also known as a stage-gate process) is an approach to managing projects and developing products, which breaks the whole procedure down into phases separated by gates. Development. What is a phase-gate process? 1] Ideation.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 1, 2018

By: Pierre Khawand. :: You may have heard of a productivity method called the Pomodoro Technique , developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. This necessitates a new generation of productivity apps that help us practice mindfulness at work. Or, at least— so we’re told. So what would this look like?

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Epicflow

MARCH 22, 2024

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”. So, what do you need for an efficient risk analysis?

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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. What is ERP Software?

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

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. That's why I then asked people to review their product-oriented domain expertise and agile-focused domain expertise in Part 3. While those skills are useful, they are not enough.

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