Kates Kesler

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Very large multi-national product companies need to find creative ways to enjoy the benefits of scale while remaining agile. This is especially true in developing markets where competitors can move very quickly with few of the obstacles that big companies face. A new definition of ‘center-led’. The global/local tension.

Agile 50

Agile Analysis Apparel Resources 50

Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

I know it is critical for the leadership to embrace agile, but the sad reality is that I’m not sure our leadership team will start before it’s too late. Rather than debating the advantages of agile teams, why not start demonstrating them? Perhaps my journey to agile will help you figure out how to begin your own.

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Agile Energy Retail Case Interview 31

Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2018

But, what about the application of AI and ML to agile development, testing and even portfolio management? For nearly two decades, many companies have utilized the principles within the Agile Manifesto to deliver faster time-to-market than traditional, or linear development models. Focus on Outcomes, not Metrics.

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Agile Development Management Software 28

Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2022

Third, be flexible and agile to respond to customer needs. Fourth, look for opportunities to broaden your reach within your target market. This is not about changing the definition of your target market; it is about asking if there is a way to reach more of your ideal set of customers.

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B2B B2C Trends Agile 76

Brimstone Consulting

JULY 20, 2020

Agile strategy transformations organizations and delivers results. Agile strategy gives organizations the framework and mindset necessary to accelerate momentum and drive results while simultaneously developing leaders, aligning teams, changing the way the organization works, and energizing people. And it’s never complete.

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Agile Methodologies Strategy Strategy 52

Brimstone Consulting

JULY 20, 2020

important;}”] Agile strategy transformations organizations and delivers results. Agile strategy gives organizations the framework and mindset necessary to accelerate momentum and drive results while simultaneously developing leaders, aligning teams, changing the way the organization works, and energizing people.

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Agile Methodologies Strategy Strategy 52

Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2022

Third, be flexible and agile to respond to customer needs. Fourth, look for opportunities to broaden your reach within your target market. This is not about changing the definition of your target market; it is about asking if there is a way to reach more of your ideal set of customers.

B2B 52

B2B B2C Trends Agile 52

Epicflow

JUNE 17, 2022

A good way to increase profitability is to work on the products that will definitely bring revenue and make the right improvements that people are expecting. Its main focus is customers’ satisfaction and market changes, by tracking which it is possible to create the products with the biggest value, and therefore, earn more.

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Productivity Management Resources Software 98

Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Think about the EOS definition quoted above – your Core Focus is what you are passionate about. This is tremendously powerful for agile and successful decision-making! Gaining clarity about your core focus is a strategic weapon for three reasons. First, it energizes your team. It gets you excited. It is something you are great at.

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Leadership Agile Enterprise Operations 52

QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

The global consulting market is one of the most mature, as it is valued at an astounding $250 billion. The traditional consulting agent market is also evolving into a new phase. First of all, consultants are unaware of their current market price in the industry. Indeed, consulting firms and agents need to as well.

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Industry Consulting Case Interview Recruiting 69

Harvard Business

JANUARY 11, 2017

We call this subset of freelancers who do strategic work in companies or nonprofit organizations agile talent. Many of the benefits of agile talent have been widely reported. And, it turns out, agile talent in stages 3 and 4 is often eager to provide coaching and mentorship to junior professionals working with them.

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Agile Talent Development Nonprofit 28

Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Will the developed product satisfy customers and be relevant in the market? Also, there are a great number of initial unknowns in R&D projects – will the research bring the desired result? Will it be possible to accomplish the project taking into account all possible changes and variability?

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Research Development Management Resources 52

Melissa Agnes

APRIL 11, 2016

I enjoy whatis.com ‘s definition, take a look: “An information silo is a business division or group of employees within an organization that fails to communicate freely or effectively with other groups, including management. What is an information silo, you ask?

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Culture Exercises Agile Education 76

1 to 1

AUGUST 9, 2021

Have no fear, we’ll review the definitions of and use cases for the essential components of a business – the front office and the back office. Other front-office departments may include public relations, marketing, and the contact center. What is the front office? The front office refers to the customer-facing section of a firm.

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Efficiency Productivity How To Operations 26

LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A few common ways to ignite growth include additional funding, mergers and acquisitions, business model innovations, restructurings , reallocations and optimizations, digital transformations, diversification, market expansions, and new product development. Each has pros and cons. The Bottom Line.

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Emotional Intelligence Culture McKinsey System 36

Cheryl Cran

DECEMBER 8, 2014

To the level that leaders and the teams can build the multiple intelligences is the level of being agile, innovative and able to respond quickly to market and business change. People who value technology as a tool not as the definitive solution.

Operations 26

Operations System Agile Leadership 26

Cheryl Cran

DECEMBER 8, 2014

To the level that leaders and the teams can build the multiple intelligences is the level of being agile, innovative and able to respond quickly to market and business change. People who value technology as a tool not as the definitive solution.

System 20

System Operations Agile Tools 20

Cheryl Cran

DECEMBER 8, 2014

To the level that leaders and the teams can build the multiple intelligences is the level of being agile, innovative and able to respond quickly to market and business change. People who value technology as a tool not as the definitive solution.

System 20

System Operations Agile Tools 20

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 19, 2016

By definition, disruptive innovation challenges a firm’s core capabilities; direct channels, for example, provide low cost and ubiquitous distribution, but cannibalize traditional salesforces and threaten partners. When confronted with disruptive technologies, many companies fail to align digital strategies with their core strategies.

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Intellectual Property Talent Industry Culture 28

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Data contributes not only to brand equity, but to what constitutes product and service delivery in globally connected and hyper-competitive markets. Definitions for what constitutes EvD, and methodologies to calculate its value, remain in their infancy.

Data 28

Data Balance Sheet Enterprise Insurance 28

Harvard Business

MARCH 12, 2018

Many legacy companies would like to transform themselves into agile, talent-first organizations. Its cars didn’t match up well with those of top luxury brands like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi, yet the company lacked the capacity to compete with mass-market leaders like Toyota and GM. Gerald Lord/Getty Images.

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Talent Engineering Case Interview Turnaround 28

Harvard Business

JUNE 2, 2016

The birds coordinate themselves with remarkable agility to find food and avoid attacks. The formal definition of doctrine is important: “Fundamental principles by which the military forces guide their actions in support of objectives. This means different things for product development, marketing, and customer service.

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Agile Culture Leadership System 28

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 22, 2016

A Definitive Guide to the Brexit Negotiations. Sales & Marketing: The Elements of Value. Innovation: Embracing Agile. Why We Pick Leaders with Deceptively Simple Answers. When Charismatic Leadership Goes Too Far. Good Leadership Is Contagious. The Art — and Science — of the Deal. How to Negotiate with a Liar.

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Management Leadership Agile Small Business 28

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Performing market assessments. Managing tight deadlines, revenue targets, market demands, prioritization conflicts, and resource constraints all at once is not for the faint of heart. So, what should you consider if you’re thinking of pursuing a PM role? Running design sprints. Feature prioritization and roadmap planning.

Productivity 28

Productivity Management Engineering Case Interview 28

Brimstone Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2021

To get ahead and stay ahead, companies need agile, flexible, innovative leaders who can anticipate change and respond to new realities swiftly. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has become the world’s most definitive source on practical information for building teams. Technologies, products, and economies constantly change.

Leadership 52

Leadership Case Interview Culture Company 52

Harvard Business

MAY 1, 2017

Tomorrow, I’m definitely going to grab a yogurt and some fruit. Our startup, Pivotal, calls the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood home, alongside companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, Adobe, Slack, Salesforce, and Uber. Healthy, I know. And don’t forget all the vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. It’s a rule.

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Company Development Meeting Agile 36

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Although there are different definitions of this term floating around, when I talk with executives, I use it to mean managing the big issues rather than the small ones. But while we understand the downsides of micromanaging and taken action to avoid it, we still haven’t sufficiently embraced the upsides of not micromanaging.

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Leadership Agile Metrics Exercises 33