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Our thought leadership predictions for 2021

The Source

The events of 2020 have undoubtedly shaken things up in the world of consulting firm content production. Here are our top three: A more agile mindset. From our unique position looking across the whole thought leadership landscape, we believe there are some key trends that will help to shape 2021.

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7 Critical Success Factors for Project Based Firms to Consider in 2024

Progressus

Technology combined with data is a matter of life and death for professional services firms where the “product” is a combination of insights and expertise. Agility Evolution Agile transformation represents an ongoing effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

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How Avaya Turned Around Its Customer Ratings

Harvard Business

Disclosure: Although Avaya currently has no ties with Innovators International, my interest in Avaya’s remarkable turnaround was initially kindled by the dozens of conversations I had with many people at Avaya when the company was a partner with our organization.). Embrace Agile Methods for Responding to Customers.

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5 retail strategies that are here to stay

1 to 1

The unprecedented product and human demands that came out of the pandemic tested retailers’ resources. Mishaps like delays, data breaches, product recalls, and inclement weather will continue to effect retail surge volumes. Remember, if a retail journey starts slow, your customers will go elsewhere.

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The First Step to Fixing U.S. Manufacturing

Harvard Business

Without the breathing room to invest in new equipment and technologies, smaller manufacturers may be up to 40% less productive than large companies—a gap so sizable that it drags down the entire sector’s performance. It’s clear why pain in the domestic supplier base matters from a policy perspective.

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Why the Insurance Industry Can’t Risk Overlooking Artificial Intelligence - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM COGNIZANT

Harvard Business

Potential benefits to the insurance industry include: Revenue expansion: The real-time learning and adaptive capabilities of AI provide a platform for insurers to explore new product lines, geographies, and cus­tomer segments, as well as quickly identify new avenues for revenue expansion. Start small. Manage change.

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How Volvo Reinvented Itself Through Hiring

Harvard Business

Many legacy companies would like to transform themselves into agile, talent-first organizations. Volvo’s turnaround over the last decade offers a great example. Under new ownership (Volvo was sold to China’s Geely by Ford in 2010), the Swedish automaker decided to transform its product line by becoming a premium player.

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