Martinka Consulting

JULY 17, 2021

Publications from the Puget Sound Business Journal, to the New York Times, to the Wall Street Journal and everyone in-between regularly have articles on the job market. For business buyers, if employees and the management team weren’t on the top of diligence topics they better be now.

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Operations Journal Government Travel 40

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 11, 2024

Fact: A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that products with scientifically backed ingredients are perceived as more effective by consumers. Statistic: According to McKinsey, companies with effective supply chain management achieve a 15% reduction in operational costs.

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Productivity Retail McKinsey Trends 52

Markovitz Consulting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

They think it’s yet another short-term management fad. But when you look at many of the tools and concepts from the lean playbook, they’re really just good management that any leader would want to embrace. The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about Larry Culp’s efforts to turn around faltering General Electric.

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Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ted Lasso this, Ted Lasso that, it doesn’t take much effort to find articles or podcasts on management based on Ted Lasso. Those who read this memo regularly know I pull a lot of my content from the headlines so when I saw the Wall Street Journal’s August 16, 2021 Journal Report on The New Workplace it felt like a cornucopia of content.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. In this article, we will examine 5 strategies that you can adopt to increase your chances of success. Ideal backgrounds include business communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, and advertising.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

There is no serious debate that well-designed organizations with clear organizational strategies influence desired behaviors, culture, and performance. Numerous studies identify failure as often tied to misalignment between the organization and its operational environment. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 29 (7), 923-947.

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Journal Leadership Ethics Development 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reactive workforce reductions, burn-the-furniture cost-cutting, and spray-and-pray strategies out of desperation have historically led to considerable losses. Only operating in the short term or taking too much risk and gambling on one specific future are frequent traps leaders fall into when facing economic uncertainty.

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Company Leadership Case Study Case Studies 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Businesses need leaders able to take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with a diverse workforce. Evidence suggests that selfless love increases leader and follower commitment, yielding enhanced intrinsic motivation that amplifies workforce and business strategy alignment. Becchetti, L.,

Leadership 68

Leadership Journal Pharmaceuticals Study 68

Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Critical thinking is the ability to use cognitive skills and strategies to increase the probability of the desired outcome when problem-solving. Like a computer operating system governs the computer's processing capability, our internal traits and attributes influence our external behaviors and habits. Di Stefano, Gino, F., Pisano, G.

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Journal How To Tools Leadership 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 26, 2023

Although evidence suggests that the challenges with the lack of multiple cues and sharing emotions could be moderated by a skilled virtual coach, it is best to look at each client's situation and needs uniquely rather than a one size fits all strategy. Manage and provide support on how to use the technology and interact effectively.

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Research Handbook Media Journal 85

Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 22, 2022

Pathways Thinking –specific strategies to reach those goals. Agency Thinking – motivation to apply strategies. Numerous research studies have linked hope with many individual, team, and organizational benefits, including: Increased revenue and decreased operating costs. link] Conclusion: Why Hope Should be a Leadership Strategy.

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Journal Leadership Handbook Study 52

Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. – and perhaps more importantly, you will have firsthand experience in business strategy. . Next, analyze the data and develop actionable strategies to improve the business.

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Development Consulting Boston Consulting Group McKinsey 205

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Before the iPhone was introduced, in 2007, Nokia was the dominant mobile phone maker with a clearly stated purpose — “Connecting people” — and an aggressive strategy for sustaining market dominance. Nokia was so immersed in executing its strategy that it lost sight of its purpose. Insight Center.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Company 47

Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 14, 2022

Increased operational complexities associated with disruptive changes in the workplace make the importance of good leadership habits essential. Also, in a global study of more than 100 workplace improvement strategies, fair and accurate informal feedback had the most significant positive impact on employee performance and engagement.

Construction 52

Construction Leadership Journal Study 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

The proven benefits of innovation include: increased competitive advantage improved operational productivity reduced costs and increased revenue improved commercial value enhanced problem-solving One modern innovation that is impressive to watch is SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 (watch the video below). Çokpekin, Ö., & & Knudsen, M.

Culture 52

Culture Leadership Journal Study 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 15, 2022

Decreased operating costs. While servant leadership is shown to increase leader and follower commitment, yielding increased intrinsic motivation that amplifies workforce alignment and business strategy benefits. Journal of Nursing Management , 18 (5), 582–591. Management Decision , 51 (5), 1071–1083. Bulut, C., &

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How To Journal Leadership Culture 52

Martinka Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

I read two long articles, one in the Seattle Times and the other in the Wall Street Journal. They’ll think it’s a growth strategy at work. Get to the point you do as little as possible with the day-to-day operations. Concentrate on strategy and vision. Get your team involved. Don’t emphasize minimizing taxes.

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Small Business Energy Real Estate Financial 40

Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company is perhaps best known for its membership platform which provides information, research and tools specifically targeted to companies pursuing operational and strategic organization improvement in the U.S. The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. Supply chain.

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Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

Martinka Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The title paraphrases a Wall Street Journal article from August 27, 2018 titled, “The Scan That Saved My Life.” I remember a client who, every time a strategy or tactic was discussed started out his reply with, “Yes, but….” You can assess the financial systems, operations, management, marketing, and other areas.

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Exercises Operations Journal Financial 40

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

For example, pushing for change without being told to can ignite resistance from supervising managers and fellow colleagues. On the one hand, top managers need to provide autonomy so that middle managers feel comfortable taking initiative. The Critical Role of Top Managers.

Management 28

Management Survey Report Efficiency 28

Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

Although historically not known for consulting services (unless you were consulting – ahem, lobbying – government officials), strategy, operations, and even tech consulting have exploded inside and outside the Beltway in the last 10 years. – Washington, DC. The leadership set you up for success.

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Oliver Wyman Consulting Deloitte Bain 100

Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The Wall Street Journal and others recently reported about an accounting expert who had predicted the Madoff Ponzi scheme and recently went after GE for what he said are their deceptive accounting practices (of course, GE responded this person didn’t know what he was talking about).

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 11, 2022

During surgery, Dr. Strange slapped a nurse's hand in the operating room out of frustration. Second, actively architect and manage the workplace culture. Journal of Management. MIT Sloan Management Review. MIT Sloan Management Review. Risk management and healthcare policy, 13, 1055–1067. Sull, C., &

Culture 52

Culture Company Healthcare Leadership 52

Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 11, 2014

Here are five: Great people with depth of management, above average compensation (to attract better employees), and a good culture. Systems in place that increase productivity and can be implemented by numerous people (no dependency on one tech person, one machine operator, etc.). And of course there’s low customer concentration.

Turnaround 40

Turnaround Trends Journal Financial 40

Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Using data enables organizations to optimize operations. Culture is more powerful than anything else in the organization," and often why good management ideas fail." Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Manage change created by shifting to data-driven decision making. Reduced costs and increased revenue. Workspaces.

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Data Culture Deloitte Survey 52

1 to 1

JULY 7, 2022

While supply chain issues, labor shortages, inflation, and a potential COVID-19 resurgence continue to complicate operations and business decisions, companies are charging ahead with plans for a busy season. Get the full story at the Customer Strategist Journal.

Retail 26

Retail Journal Tools Training 26

MishTalk

APRIL 8, 2014

Thus, I welcome the Wall Street Journal report Google Checks In to the Hotel Business. In the process Google gets them closer to making a booking, which experts expect will make referrals more valuable, prompting travel agencies and hotel operators to pay more for clicks on Google ads over time.

Hotels 69

Hotels Advertising Travel Healthcare 69

Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 28, 2022

Your degree of self-awareness , self-management, motivation, empathy and interpersonal skills make up your emotional intelligence. Executive Coaching Example: A leader from one part of the world was assigned to take on operations in another in one organization. Nursing Management, 21 (8), 15-15. References Clancy, C. Denning, S.

Leadership 52

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Agile Culture 52

Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

On July 30, 2018 the Wall Street Journal had a front-page article titled, “ Employers Eager to Hire Try a New Policy: ‘No Experience Necessary. ’” This is a big swing from the post-Great Recession era when talent was abundant, and employers could be fussy. The tech firms get this with all the amenities they offer on and off campus.

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Journal Operations Talent Policies 40

Martinka Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In fact, I start out speaking engagements on buying a business by telling the audience (usually management and executive level people0 there’s a good chance it’s not for them. While all buyers want capable employees, most strategic buyers (that’s you) also prefer to see a solid management team in place. The icing – the top three.

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Cash Flow Small Business Sports Talent 40

Harvard Business

JUNE 23, 2016

While technology can certainly improve operational performance, the idea that it can replace a sound strategy is a dangerous delusion. Tronc bills their new strategy as “the future of journalism,” but if anything it their shiny new digital strategy seems mired in the recent past. The Downside of Data.

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Data Journal Media Video 32

Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 18, 2022

Using data enables organizations to optimize operations leading to reduced costs and increased revenue. It is the ability to use cognitive skills and strategies to increase the probability of the desired outcome when problem-solving. Journal of Political Economy. Reflection improves critical thinking capacity. & Restrepo, P.

Leadership 52

Leadership Trends Journal McKinsey 52

Management Consulted

JULY 5, 2015

One of the best things about strategy consulting is that you get to work across a broad spectrum of industries , giving you exposure to a lot of the wonderful variety that exists around us in the business world. The same is true in management consulting. As Aristotle said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

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Consulting Interviews Airlines Industry 100

MishTalk

JUNE 27, 2014

The Wall Street Journal reports GM Discloses Yet Another Recall. If the motor gear teeth become stripped, the wipers may not operate. Mike "Mish" Shedlock [link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. With every announcement, I wonder "Is this the last?"

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Sports Journal Software Sales 66

LSA Global

APRIL 1, 2021

The problem with hiring salespeople is the very fact that they’re salespeople – they are good at persuading sales managers in job interviews that they can do things they can’t. The Results of Hiring Too Fast Too often sales managers end up hiring unqualified or unsuitable candidates that they have to replace within a few months.

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Sales Research Interviews Education 36

Martinka Consulting

DECEMBER 19, 2020

If the management team, or part of it, leave and sales go down so does his ultimate payout. I suspect one member of the management team is purposely moving slow because he made it known he doesn’t want it sold to a middle-market firm. Operations and management systems in place that will make a transition smooth.

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Consultant Ninja

MARCH 23, 2009

Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Fortune called Tom Peters the "Ur-guru" of management, and compares him to Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and H.L. I am a strategy consultant at.

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