Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

How a private equity-backed artisanal food manufacturer stemmed losses, rebuilt the leadership team, and positioned the company for growth. The STAP is Brimstone’s proven methodology to help organizations gain – and sustain – the coordination, collaboration, and clarity that deliver results. Two senior team members were onboarded.

Agile 58

Agile Leadership Development Case Study 58

Brimstone Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

We have developed a methodology that helps organizations move from strategy through execution and realize success. In an environment that forces agility, such as the one we are in, actionable strategy enables the strategy itself (and the organization) to become more agile. Lack of ownership and accountability.

Strategy 70

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Methodologies 70

Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

What I'm NOT going to do is show you how to put sizzle around how to explain your methodology to your client that makes them sign with you on the spot because that is not going to happen. Clients don't understand, nor do they care about your methodology. This article is for you. Your shop talk is never going through their minds.

How To 401

How To Methodologies Survey Leadership 401

Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Let’s explore how technology consulting services help companies and the myriad benefits they offer. Strategic Technology Planning Technology consulting services assist companies in developing strategic technology plans aligned with business goals, objectives, and growth strategies.

Consulting 52

Consulting Tools Training Training 52

Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2024

This is confirmed by the recent PMI Pulse of the Profession report — they’ve found that companies that give particular importance to soft skills (or how they call them “power skills”) achieve better project outcomes and have higher levels of project management maturity and organizational agility [3].

Trends 52

Trends Management Emotional Intelligence Software 52

Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2018

Called Agile, the process put customers at the center of product development, encouraged rapid prototyping, and dramatically increased corporate speed and agility. While Agile began as a product development innovation, it sparked a corporate strategy and process revolution. How to make your company more nimble and responsive.

Agile 28

Agile Development Methodologies Software 28

BCG

AUGUST 17, 2016

Agile development has gone mainstream, but the software development methodology that helped hundreds of Silicon Valley startups explode onto the scene has delivered decidedly mixed results for more traditional organizations. Article Wednesday, August 17, 2016. In most cases, there is a critical point of failure: the product owner.

Agile 40

Agile How To Methodologies Software 40

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.

Agile 28

Agile Methodologies Software Development 28

Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Forum participants will have an opportunity to learn from inspirational project management leaders as well as attend masterclasses revealing the aspects of delivering sustainable projects, Agile transformation, application of technologies, and more. is the largest Agile conference in Central Europe.

Industry 52

Industry Automotive Pharmaceuticals Management 52

Harvard Business

JULY 2, 2018

Agile — the management approach that relies on small, entrepreneurial, close-to-the-customer teams — has a reputation that reflects its rapid adoption in software development. It is most definitely not for big, old-line companies that are facing an existential crisis and require a full-scale turnaround.

Turnaround 32

Turnaround Agile Operations System 32

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

This can lead to increased company-wide collaboration and more effective and integrated decision-making processes. Organizations can also adopt agile governance practices that allow for iterative decision-making and faster adaptation to the changing business landscape.

Government 78

Government Agile Data Culture 78

Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A recent survey found that 67% of companies that implemented remote or hybrid work policies in response to the pandemic expect these policies to remain in place permanently or for the long-term. Build Agility. It is also important to differentiate between acting agile out of necessity and acting agile out of design.

Leadership 62

Leadership Agile Operations Survey 62

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.

Agile 28

Agile How To Enterprise Metrics 28

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Specifics of Project Management for Manufacturing Companies The manufacturing environment deals with creating physical products, which in turn embraces a variety of processes that should be properly managed. Why Manufacturing Companies Need Project Management The benefits of project management for manufacturing companies are as follows.

Management 52

Management Strategy Strategy Strategy& 52

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 17, 2018

.” Our solution – one transferable to other organizations pursuing innovation – has been to create an agile network of volunteer ambassadors and coaches throughout the company who have taken collective responsibility for making innovation happen and steering our organizational culture in the right direction.

Company 31

Company Agile Training Training 31

BCG

MARCH 22, 2017

Agile methodologies have given companies just what they need in the digital era: a collaborative and flexible way to develop software. Cross-functional teams, iterative development, and continual testing and feedback are powerful practices that have enabled companies to improve their development process.

Agile 40

Agile Methodologies Software Operations 40

Epicflow

APRIL 19, 2024

First of all, the company should define the objectives of the POC, including the specific functionalities or features they want to evaluate; gather requirements, and establish criteria for evaluating the software. Flexibility : Epicflow is applicable to any project management methodology you stick to, including Agile.

Software 52

Software Resources Training Training 52

Epicflow

JANUARY 21, 2022

The trends shaping the automotive industry in 2022 will certainly have an impact on its companies’ projects. This poses a number of challenges for the automotive companies: increasing competition, frequent changes as a result of rapid progress, establishing partnerships with software companies, and other related issues.

Automotive 52

Automotive Industry Resources Agile 52

Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

“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.

Data 106

Data Consulting Agile Engineering 106

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Reeling from the growing pains of a $475 million merger with Nortel, the business communications company faced lingering customer disillusionment and falling profits. Most big companies are happy to bump their score up by just a few points in that amount of time. It takes a major cultural shift in the company.

Methodologies 28

Methodologies Agile Metrics Exercises 28

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

McKinsey & Company discovered that data-driven firms are 23 times more likely to acquire customers , six times more likely to retain them, and 19 times more likely to be profitable than their counterparts without a data-driven culture. While intuition and gut feelings are useful, decision-making should be based on data and analysis.

Report 98

Report Data Strategy Strategy 98

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

At Treehouse, an online school that helps companies hire developers and designers, we’re seeing the same problem. We were nowhere near those numbers, and I believed it was a moral and business imperative to change my company. We do not see people like us succeeding in those companies. Why would we apply for your jobs?”

Company 30

Company Recruiting Recruitment ROI 30

LSA Global

JANUARY 6, 2023

Organizational Agility — Do You Have an Adaptable Enough Corporate Culture? Certainly, one can admire an organization with a strong sense of direction and company purpose. But if that organization does not also have a healthy degree of cultural flexibility, they may not survive. What Constitutes an Adaptable Enough Corporate Culture?

Culture 36

Culture Methodologies Change Management Agile 36

QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

On further explanation, the consultant goes on to say that the choice was based on which broker, who had the best connection with the company, proving the margins were realistic. This is where agile methodologies come in. Consultant, Nadia Kondrup, says “agile project management is the way forward for developing”.

Industry 69

Industry Consulting Case Interview Recruiting 69

Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

A multinational biopharmaceutical company brought in a new CEO to improve operational efficiencies and accelerate growth. Strategy and Leadership Team Alignment is Brimstone’s proven methodology to help organizations gain – and sustain – the coordination, collaboration, and clarity that deliver results. CASE STUDY.

Case Study 66

Case Study Case Studies Study Leadership 66

Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Some companies can be tempted to apply Agile methodology because of its flexibility; but without proper planning, it won’t become a silver bullet ensuring the successful completion of an R&D project. Applying a phase-gate process can help you address this issue. Here are some important considerations.

Research 52

Research Development Management Resources 52

Harvard Business

JULY 24, 2018

Wanting something that encouraged more-frequent conversations between associates and partners, the senior lawyer read about what companies like Adobe were doing, and then asked his firm to help him create a new approach. How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. Insight Center. Adopting AI.

Talent 30

Talent Management Methodologies Agile 30

Harvard Business

AUGUST 20, 2018

NewTV, a new company focused on short-form video, just raised $1 billion dollars. That’s on top of the $750 million that its parent company, WndrCo, has raised for the venture. CSA Images/Colin McPherson/Getty Images. It was a nuclear winter for startup capital. So we built them.

Methodologies 28

Methodologies Agile Productivity Development 28

Epicflow

JANUARY 31, 2023

With this book you’ll have a chance to explore 100+ project management case studies shared by large companies from all over the globe, including recently added Disney, the Olympics, Airbus a380, and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. When it comes to managing projects and their human resources, such a philosophy can bring good results, too.

Management 11

Management Handbook Case Study Case Studies 11

Harvard Business

MARCH 16, 2018

Currently gaining force is a movement to focus for-profit enterprises more on the essential work of enriching societies — that is, benefiting not only those humans who are their owners as publicly traded companies but also those who work in them and who stand to benefit from more purpose-driven innovation.

Enterprise 34

Enterprise Education Methodologies Financial 34

Cheryl Cran

MAY 11, 2015

In a recent Fast Company article on the latest update on Zappo’s and its foray into holacracy it was stated that 14% of its staff are leaving. Those who choose to leave take with them any energy that was not committed to the future and vision of where the company is heading. ” must be asked and answered daily.

Energy 20

Energy Methodologies Leadership Agile 20

Cheryl Cran

MAY 11, 2015

In a recent Fast Company article on the latest update on Zappo’s and its foray into holacracy it was stated that 14% of its staff are leaving. Those who choose to leave take with them any energy that was not committed to the future and vision of where the company is heading. ” must be asked and answered daily.

Energy 20

Energy Methodologies Leadership Agile 20

Cheryl Cran

MAY 11, 2015

In a recent Fast Company article on the latest update on Zappo’s and its foray into holacracy it was stated that 14% of its staff are leaving. Those who choose to leave take with them any energy that was not committed to the future and vision of where the company is heading. ” must be asked and answered daily.

Energy 20

Energy Methodologies Leadership Agile 20

Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2016

Many companies go to great lengths every year or two to determine just how motivated their work force really is. More recently, online sites such as Glassdoor and Vault let HR managers view anonymized praises and complaints about their company from employees and former employees – comments the whole world can see. Insight Center.

Metrics 33

Metrics Survey Software Operations 33

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In a study of seven companies and 11,471 days of creative work, researchers found two striking patterns: First, getting feedback was incredibly rare, indicating that people seemed to avoid it; and second, when people did receive feedback, it generally left a negative emotional residue.

How To 28

How To Methodologies Research Agile 28

Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2016

Thomas Froese , leader of data-analytics-and-modeling company atlan-tec Systems, has 25 years of experience in helping companies apply advanced analytics. The technologies and processes that are transforming companies. So what have we seen in companies that are successfully transforming themselves with new technologies?

Operations 28

Operations Data Engineering Software 28

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Data is no longer the domain of tech companies or IT departments — it is fast becoming a centerpiece of corporate value creation more generally. Definitions for what constitutes EvD, and methodologies to calculate its value, remain in their infancy. Today most organizations are data-driven to one degree or another.

Data 28

Data Balance Sheet Enterprise Insurance 28