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Change Readiness?—?Essential but Oft-Omitted

Harmonious Workplaces

Preparing organizations to handle change both efficiently and sustainably requires a systematic approach. Strategies to Enhance Change Readiness Organizations can enhance their change readiness by: Encouraging Continuous Learning: Providing learning and development opportunities helps teams stay agile. link] Kotter, J. Leading change.

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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry.

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How Organizations Can Thrive in the Digital Economy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM KORN FERRY

Harvard Business

Organizations can now engage with customers and employees like never before, and the virtual environment holds the potential to drive operational efficiencies, save time and money, and open the exploration of new commercial avenues. Agile organizations are connected organizations. This age is ripe with opportunity. Connectivity.

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The Case for Investing More in People

Harvard Business

In the decade between 2005 and 2015, labor productivity in the US as measured by GDP per labor hour was less than 1% for 7 of the 10 years, according to the OECD. Similarly, many organizations are experimenting with using Agile sprints beyond the traditional areas of product development and innovation. And wages are stagnant.

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The Future of Management (Part 2/3)

Tom Spencer

Some change management consultants prepare organisations to transform the way they do things in order to become more efficient and effective versions of themselves – for example, Agile Coaches and Lean Consultants. 10.1108/EBHRM-04-2015-0011. Joo, Baek-Kyoo & Lee, Insuk. Evidence-based HRM. Reinventing Organisations.

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The Future of Management (Part 2/3)

Tom Spencer

Some change management consultants prepare organisations to transform the way they do things in order to become more efficient and effective versions of themselves – for example, Agile Coaches and Lean Consultants. 10.1108/EBHRM-04-2015-0011. Joo, Baek-Kyoo & Lee, Insuk. Evidence-based HRM. Reinventing Organisations.

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Oil’s Boom-and-Bust Cycle May Be Over. Here’s Why

Harvard Business

The constantly fluctuating number of barrels of crude available from nimble shale operations is a primary driver, but so are the long-term impact of increased fuel efficiency and the fits and starts of the global transition away from fossil fuels on world demand. These increasingly efficient survivors now represent half of U.S.