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. This takes time.

Agile 28

Agile How To Enterprise Metrics 28

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

By establishing a clear understanding of expectations and success metrics, your organization can ensure that everyone is working towards a common goal and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Are you ready to develop your team's ability consistently to track, monitor and report data?

Report 98

Report Data Strategy Strategy 98

Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2017

Customers today are not just consumers; they are also creators, developing content and ideas — and encountering challenges — right along with you. Brocade, a data and network solutions provider, created a “customer first” program by identifying their top 200 customers, who account for 80% of their sales.

Marketing 41

Marketing Agile Fashion Sales 41

Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2018

No longer will all developers be assigned to project work. These products are typically not for sale, but they do go through a defined development process and provide clear business benefits. Now, companies invest in ways that support a smaller, more agile approach so they can adjust as they find out what works.

Strategy 28

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Agile 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 23, 2018

Truth is, you can have the right portfolio of investments, the right metrics and governance, the right stage-gate development process, and the right talent on the right teams — but if you don’t design the right handoffs between your teams, all of that planning falls apart. But a sickening number of those investments fail.

How To 28

How To Film Productivity Development 28

1 to 1

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), Customer Effort Score (CES), and Net Promoter Score (NPS) metrics have long been invaluable tools in the industry, but it’s critical to recognize that these metrics on their own cannot improve customer experience. Be agile when uncovering reasons for customer churn. What is a CSAT rating?

Metrics 26

Metrics How To Survey Software 26

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

There are core competencies that every PM must have – many of which can start in the classroom – but most are developed with experience and good role models and mentoring. Defining and tracking success metrics. So, what should you consider if you’re thinking of pursuing a PM role? Core Competencies. Company Fit.

Productivity 28

Productivity Management Engineering Case Interview 28

Kates Kesler

JUNE 11, 2014

He installed heavy-weight market leaders in key growth markets (much as GE has done) to bring management attention to market development, commercial capability, and relationships with government entities. The strategy worked until growth slowed in both developed and developing markets.

Apparel 82

Apparel Healthcare Enterprise Chemicals 82

Progressus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Digital agility. Technology enables greater agility. While these changes might seem like a lot to take on at once, they represent a path toward agility, adaptability, and long-term resilience. Businesses are increasingly embracing tools that allow them to adapt to changing conditions. Digitalization” shouldn’t inspire dread.

Data 52

Data Agile Tools Talent 52