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Deep Dive into Hypothesis-based Problem Solving

Tom Spencer

a business analysis model such as Porter’s 5 forces / 4 Ps / value chain analysis ) Brainstorming (i.e., Generate / refine hypotheses A hypothesis is a possible solution to a problem that you can test with data and analysis to validate – prove or disprove. mind mapping) Adopting different lenses to look at the problem (e.g.,

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"Process Mining"? Sounds Like a Waste of Time.

Markovitz Consulting

The authors state that companies adopting business process reengineering are so focused on the future state that they ignore a thorough analysis of the current state. What kind of current state analysis only has interviews with no observational data? I’m sure it does more efficient. How do you define “too much time”?

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B2B sales will never be the same

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In the B2B space, where relationships reign supreme, sales organizations found effective and efficient ways to conduct business with a digital-first approach that’s efficient, effective, and won’t go away any time soon. The sales world is forever altered, thanks to pandemic-fueled digital transformation across entire enterprises.

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Before Automating Your Company?s Processes, Find Ways to Improve Them

Harvard Business

As a result, they may achieve modest savings, but in many cases they will miss out on opportunities to dramatically improve process outcomes, quality, costs, and cycle times. Why RPA Needs Process Analysis. We see several reasons why process mapping, analysis, and redesign work are essential to an effective RPA implementation.

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