Johanna Rothman

MAY 16, 2019

I suggested ways to think about more agile budgeting in part 1. You can use real data. If you measure cycle time, you can look for historical data about when teams start something new. Also, see From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams. Use the data you need to have a more agile approach.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To turn those dreams into workplace realities, leaders set strategies. Evidence suggests only 5% of employees understand their company's strategy. This is alarming, given evidence a direct positive correlation exists between employee commitment to strategy and employee involvement in strategy development. Development.

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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.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 6, 2024

Performance Analysis and Data-Driven Insights Digital business consultants analyze key performance metrics to uncover valuable insights. By utilizing analytics tools and interpreting data, they provide online retailers with a comprehensive understanding of customer behavior, market trends, and areas of untapped potential.

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LSA Global

MAY 13, 2024

Do You Have the Right Talent to Execute Your Business Strategy? Companies that have a tight match between their strategy and the capabilities of their people outperform their peers. Crafting an amazing strategy that your people cannot execute is a waste of time. Strategies that are misaligned with talent are asking for trouble.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 15, 2024

Strategic Planning and Analysis Marketing consultants begin by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the company’s current marketing strategies, goals, target audience, industry trends, and competitive landscape. This flexibility ensures that companies stay ahead of the competition and capitalize on new opportunities effectively.

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LSA Global

JUNE 16, 2022

Agile Organizations In general, agility is the ability to move quickly and easily. In a business setting, we define organizational agility as the ability of an entire organization (especially its leadership team) to adapt quickly to market changes. We need more agile mindsets at work. What are its trademarks?

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LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. 5 Steps to Crafting an Effective Sales Strategy We know from our own organizational alignment research that strategic sales clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing sales teams.

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LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. 5 Steps to Crafting an Effective Sales Strategy We know from our own organizational alignment research that strategic sales clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing sales teams.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

They help define clear business objectives, value propositions, revenue models, and growth strategies that align with market trends and investor expectations. They provide insights into product development, feature prioritization, UX/UI enhancements, and scalability strategies that drive innovation and customer satisfaction.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

A highly beneficial strategy to make digital improvements. Digital Infrastructure Optimization Consultants assist companies in optimizing their digital infrastructure, including IT systems, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity protocols, and data management strategies. Talk to an expert today about your business needs.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 12, 2021

You want business agility. The people and teams continue to experiment with agile behaviors. Every team's agile journey is unique. So is each manager's agile journey. If some people aren't sure, they might not be as far along in their agile journey. The teams have worked hard to change how they work. Educate them.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Challenging Times Often Require a More Proactive Corporate Strategy Does your leadership team tend to focus on the immediate issues in front of them (a reactive corporate strategy) or do they pause and look for new opportunities (a proactive corporate strategy)? But what is the right balance?

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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.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

Census data confirms cultural diversity is growing faster than predicted, especially among Gen Z. This article explores these challenges and, more importantly, five practical strategies you can take to solve them. Cross-cultural differences require leaders with cultural agility. The future workforce is more diverse than ever.

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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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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Henry Mintzberg defined strategic planning as “a formalized system for codifying, elaborating and operationalizing the strategies which companies already have.” The frustrations with current planning practices intersect with another fundamental managerial trend: organizational agility.

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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. Machine learning algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data to predict demand patterns, optimize inventory levels, and improve logistics.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Tailored Customer Acquisition Strategies Business Consultants bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, allowing them to craft tailored customer acquisition strategies for each unique business. Business Consultants develop comprehensive customer retention strategies that enhance loyalty and reduce churn rates.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These forces encompass digitization, the adoption of data-centric business strategies, the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Digital Agility: Technology enables greater adaptability in response to changing conditions, helping firms accelerate digital transformation and optimize various aspects of their operations.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 4, 2024

From startups venturing into uncharted territories to established enterprises seeking innovative strategies, here’s a comprehensive look at the benefits and invaluable assistance that marketing consulting services offer. Marketing consulting benefits businesses of all sizes and types.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 6, 2021

Why Do So Many Fail at Strategy Execution Strategy execution risks are not new. We know from experience and from a recent IBM survey that less than 10% of carefully crafted strategies are being successfully implemented. Why do so many companies struggle and then fail to execute on their carefully conceived strategies?

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At the same time, it can be tempting to apply Agile with its flexibility, frequent value delivery, quick time to market, and intense interaction with clients. However, focusing solely on Agile has its pitfalls, e.g., a lack of long-term planning is one of the biggest ones.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 13, 2018

I’ve been thinking more about possible measurements in an agile transformation journey. This post will focus on measurements you might see when the culture changes with an agile transformation. Without knowing why you want to use agile approaches throughout the organization, you can’t generate reasonable measurements.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Strategic Technology Planning Technology consulting services assist companies in developing strategic technology plans aligned with business goals, objectives, and growth strategies. Enhanced scalability, agility, and adaptability to market changes. Improved decision-making through data-driven insights and analytics.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 6, 2022

Because we think we have all the data. And that with all this data, we can create a zoom-in for the teams, a zoom-out for customers and internal people, and a zoom-out-out for management. We have a problem with our first assumption, that we have all the data. Sure, we have some of that data. Yes, the corporate strategy.).

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LSA Global

APRIL 1, 2024

Our leadership simulation assessment data tells us that high performing leadership teams chart a clear course for their organizations to thrive regardless of the uncertainty and competition that they face. Strategic Vision , Company Mission , Corporate Values , and Optimizing Strategies) serve as an organization’s North Star.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Marketing and Sales Strategy Enhancement: Expert consultants devise data-driven marketing strategies tailored to specific target audiences. Adaptability to Market Dynamics: Expert insights enable companies to adapt swiftly to changing market trends, ensuring they remain agile and responsive to customer demands.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 19, 2024

Security and Data Protection Ensuring the security of online transactions, customer data, and sensitive information is paramount for retail brands. Compliance with industry regulations and data protection standards is also a priority. This optimization enhances customer satisfaction and reduces bounce rates.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Let’s explore the data that underscores the transformative impact of marketing on websites. Increased Visibility and Traffic Fact: Websites that employ robust marketing strategies experience significantly higher visibility on search engines.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We’re talking digitization and the shift toward data-first business strategies. Digital agility. Technology enables greater agility. Professional services firms must move fast to accelerate digital transformation, build a unified data strategy, and lock down a competitive advantage.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 16, 2023

We decided to gather some data about their WIP. Gather Project In-Progress Data Here's what I asked them to do: Add up all the projects in progress. Now we needed data about the feature WIP, the number of in-progress features. Here's their data: Approximately 25 feature sets in progress. Don't worry about their state.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Companies must continually refine and adapt their marketing strategies to stay relevant and achieve their goals. Navigating this complex landscape can be daunting for companies: Data Overload : The sheer volume of data available can overwhelm marketers, making it challenging to extract actionable insights.

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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. See Create Your Successful Agile Project for more details.) Team 1 started this project on Jan 1, 2020.

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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. Sponsored by Accenture Strategy. Marina Nasr / EyeEm/Getty Images. This story is not unique. Insight Center. Competing in the Future.

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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 PwC revealed that 61% of CEOs believe that industry-specific insights are critical for business growth. trillion by 2025.

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