Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

Moreover, sentiment analysis techniques can provide businesses with valuable insights based on customer feedback, enabling them to make data-driven improvements. 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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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategic guidance ensures that digital initiatives are aligned with business goals, driving efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. Data Analytics and Insights Harnessing the power of data is critical for informed decision-making and competitive advantage. GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I discussed the origins of the agile approaches in Part 5. In this post, I'll discuss how you can create an agile approach that fits your context. Why should you create your own agile approach? You deserve an agile approach that helps you achieve the business outcomes you need. What do you need? Start with the Team.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The solution lies in intelligent project and resource management. Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry. Effective risk management. More efficient utilization of resources.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2020

I told the story of Cliff, a manager who wanted to understand why the projects were so late. ” I said, “Managers might spend as little as a quarter and as much as a year or two. .” ” In my experience, when organizations want to use agile approaches or transform in some way, the managers start with the teams.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

Consultants assist in selecting and integrating e-commerce platforms, optimizing website performance, implementing SEO strategies, and leveraging data analytics tools to drive insights and improvements. Customer Experience Enhancement: Exceptional customer experiences are key to e-commerce success.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2020

Manage for effectiveness. Flow efficiency at all levels. Let me address a little about business agility and innovation. Business agility allows us to create a culture where we plan to change. Too many people think business agility is about the ability to do more of the same, faster. Seek outcomes, not outputs.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Improved efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness. Enhanced scalability, agility, and adaptability to market changes. Consultants help companies leverage digital tools, automation, AI, cloud computing, IoT, and data analytics to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

If you took an agile workshop sometime in the past 15 years, you probably played the “ ball game.” Especially since they've probably suffered through way too many “agile” workshops with more and more games. That's an example of how insidious resource efficiency thinking is. Why do I have to play a game?”

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 12, 2021

You want business agility. The people and teams continue to experiment with agile behaviors. Instead, since the career ladder affects everyone, start with a small team who can solve this problem together—your peer management team. Enlist Your Peer Management Team. Every team's agile journey is unique.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

However, larger businesses often face challenges that hinder the efficacy and efficiency of their governance systems, impeding their ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive. This is the realm of efficient and effective governance, characterized by fresh perspectives, unwavering resilience, and a commitment to excellence.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Successful project delivery is usually a result of efficient management of both workflow and resources. In a multi-project environment, ensuring productive work of team members gains even more importance: resources are shared by concurrent projects, and their fruitful work on them will be impossible without wise resource management. .

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 8, 2022

In Agile and Lean Program Management , I suggested two other views of large products. However, neither of those images show how I often see data. The third image, Architecture of a Large Program has my drawing of products I've seen with data stores. Architecture of a Large Program with Data. You don't need boxes.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 11, 2024

By tapping into consultants’ expertise, clients gain access to valuable insights, benchmarking data, and proven strategies that drive informed decision-making and operational excellence. A survey by Deloitte found that 63% of executives view risk management as a strategic priority.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The managers want to know when the teams will finish certain features in the short term.). The managers promised certain customers/the market/investors certain deliverables.). I wrote a series about that, starting with Agile Approaches Offer Strategic Advantage; Agile Tools are Tactics, Part 1.). These people are sharp.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance, where data analysis and informed decision-making are vital, the emergence of artificial intelligence has proven to be a transformative force. 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.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2022

Joanie received this data: Notice that the teams all have different start dates, durations, and predicted end dates. Let's walk through the data for Team 1. Their data is inconsistent with the other teams' data. These are delays due to management decision time.). Manage your environment or culture.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies Under current conditions of economic turbulence, workforce shortage, and supply chain disruptions, manufacturing organizations should work towards increasing the efficiency of their operations, achieving business agility and resilience. Here are some of the examples. AdvancedTech. Industry 4.0.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Strategic planning ensures that the business remains agile and responsive to changing market conditions. This data-driven approach enables medium-sized companies to make informed decisions and tailor their products or services to meet market demand effectively. This leads to increased productivity and profitability.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I've been working with several managers at organizations large and small, who want to capitalize their software “earlier.” ” These managers have some strongly-held beliefs about the people: People are resources. Instead, I ask them to show me their data. The form of data I request is a value stream map.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s data-centric digital landscape, intelligence is central to any business strategy, especially as we look towards 2024. According to PWC , talent, technology and data will set winning professional services firms apart from the competition. Bad data, in turn, leads to inaccurate timelines, estimates, budgets.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 4, 2024

Through data-driven insights and consumer behavior analysis, consultants help companies optimize their messaging, channels, and content to maximize audience engagement, driving conversions and brand loyalty. This proactive approach ensures that businesses remain competitive and agile in responding to changing market dynamics.

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Marketing Consulting ROI Industry 52

Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2018

Increasing volatility, uncertainty, growing complexity, and ambiguous information (VUCA) has created a business environment in which agile collaboration is more critical than ever. Intuitively, we know that the collaborative intensity of work has skyrocketed, and that collaborations are central to agility. This story is not unique.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2021

Some managers wanted to prevent Bad Things from happening in the organization, so they added policies or procedures. Now, these same managers want business agility. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software is key to the efficiency of organizations in almost every industry. The increasing use of e-commerce, cloud computing, data analytics, and other digital tools allow businesses to engage in personalized interactions with customers at scale. It is agile, stimulating, and there is plenty room for growth.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 16, 2021

Many managers and teams talk about “average” durations for work. However, I didn't need to go to the airport, so driving during the pandemic isn't a useful data point to use for the average. People want the average duration because they want to manage risk. What About the Data? Not that much traffic.

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that these projects cannot be successfully managed. The specificity of R&D project management Before we proceed to the recommendations on how to manage R&D projects effectively, let’s first examine their specificity and how they differ from other projects.

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Comatch

JANUARY 30, 2023

In doing so, you will be able to solve issues more quickly and efficiently, allowing you to build an appetite for decoding complex problems and keep your stakeholders happy. Agility is therefore a core skill that you should work on. To boost your agility, consider in agile work management methods like Kanban or Scrum.

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Epicflow

APRIL 19, 2024

Data adjustment and integration. At this stage, we upload the client’s existing data from your current systems or spreadsheets into the Epicflow system and adjust it depending on the company’s needs and requirements. Flexibility : Epicflow is applicable to any project management methodology you stick to, including Agile.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

When I spoke with him, his managers had eliminated the busy-work he'd previously done. Before his team started to work from home, he'd: Waited for management signoffs before he could release to production. Created Gantt charts even though the team worked in an agile way. and the managers stopped asking for the charts.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 26, 2024

” There's more in Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project Management.) That's why I wrote Project Lifecycles: How to Reduce Risks, Release Successful Products, and Increase Agility. ) Here's how I find that data to see the project's current progress and a little into the future. Yes, even with padding.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Focus on Personalization : Data-driven personalization is a key strategy, with retailers leveraging consumer insights to tailor offerings and marketing efforts. As the industry evolves, successful retailers are those who embrace innovation, agility, and customer-centric approaches to thrive in this highly competitive retail environment.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Consultants analyze data, identify trends, and optimize campaigns for better conversion rates, ROI, and brand visibility. Operations Optimization Streamlining operations is pivotal for cost-efficiency and competitiveness. They navigate the ever-changing digital landscape, ensuring that businesses stay competitive and relevant.

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Comatch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

More than ever, organizations are using independent experts and freelance management consultants to address critical challenges. In a recent webinar, I addressed some of the typical issues that arise when working with a freelance management consultant. Here are the key insights. . Trends in an Evolving Business Landscape.

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LSA Global

MAY 2, 2024

While a low process variation approach fosters efficiency and reliability, it may inadvertently stifle innovation and adaptability. Rigidity in processes can hinder organizational agility , making it challenging to respond swiftly to evolving market dynamics or capitalize on emergent opportunities. What is the Right Balance?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 12, 2019

In the last installment , we explored how management has gone through big evolutionary changes since its inception. When a business is falling behind in its evolutionary journey towards adopting a Teal management style, it has two main options: transformation or reinvention. Relevance of the Teal management philosophy.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 5, 2019

In the last installment , we explored how management has gone through big evolutionary changes since its inception. When a business is falling behind in its evolutionary journey towards adopting a Teal management style, it has two main options: transformation or reinvention. Relevance of the Teal management philosophy.

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