Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

The traditional methods of governance, often characterized by bureaucratic hurdles, delayed decision-making, and limited stakeholder engagement, no longer meet the demands of the modern era. In this article, we will explore some unexpected yet highly effective ways of utilizing technology to infuse innovation into the governance process.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the previous article , we looked at how banks make money and how they must meet capital requirements. In this article, we will explore the importance of profitability ratios and valuation metrics that are crucial when analyzing banks. A higher ROE indicates better profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder capital.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills. Even in day to day scenarios like team meetings, conflict resolution, and decision making, good leadership is essential to ensure smooth operations within the firm.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 17, 2020

When we ask for more meetings, we interrupt people just as they might have an hour or two to work. If you're not sure of those words, read Paul Graham's classic article, “ Maker's Schedule Manager's Schedule “ ). Standups are not for serial status meetings. When can your team meet and work during the day?

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In this article, we will explore the numerous areas where these consultants provide assistance and the extensive benefits, they deliver to businesses embarking on their entrepreneurial journey. Operational Efficiency : Setting up efficient processes and supply chains to minimize costs.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 5, 2024

The study concludes that these short-term inefficiencies can lead to more effective long-term corporate growth, challenging the traditional focus on efficiency and redundancy reduction in corporate mergers and acquisitions.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In this article, we will explore the transformative power of AI in business and five key areas where it is being successfully implemented. More Efficient Operations AI enables businesses to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources to focus on more complex and strategic activities.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This article explores the history of UX, the role of software designers, the profound impact UX/UI has on the bottom line of businesses, and the various aspects that contribute to an exceptional user experience. Role of Software Designers Software designers play a pivotal role in creating exceptional user experiences.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore how professional help through business consulting services can ease the journey of surmounting these obstacles. Operational Efficiency : Streamlining processes to reduce costs and improve productivity. Technology Integration : Leveraging the latest technology to stay competitive and efficient.

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Markovitz Consulting

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Rheingans Digital Enabler’s approach is to ban social media during work hours, make most meetings 15 minutes long, and ask people to keep phones in backpacks.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. However, as a busy consultant, sometimes we do not have the luxury (or sufficient time budgeted from the client) to conduct a lengthy review of articles. This skill will save you lots of your (and your client’s) time and money.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Whether it’s optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing marketing strategies, or making data-driven decisions, the journey towards increased profitability is often complex. A study by McKinsey & Company found that improved operational efficiency can lead to cost savings of 20-30%.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this article, we will explore the manifold benefits of working with business consultants and the various areas in which they provide invaluable assistance. This data-driven approach enables medium-sized companies to make informed decisions and tailor their products or services to meet market demand effectively.

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Epicflow

MARCH 22, 2024

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”. So, what do you need for an efficient risk analysis?

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Harvard Business

JULY 6, 2023

However, knowledge within organizations is typically generated and captured across various sources and forms, including individual minds, processes, policies, reports, operational transactions, discussion boards, and online chats and meetings.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 17, 2020

When we ask for more meetings, we interrupt people just as they might have an hour or two to work. If you're not sure of those words, read Paul Graham's classic article, “ Maker's Schedule Manager's Schedule “ ). Standups are not for serial status meetings. When can your team meet and work during the day?

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Resource utilization is one of the most essential KPIs that project-based organizations should track – it gives them an idea of how efficiently they use the available resources and how productive their employees are. Aren’t there too many meetings the team members participate in? What is resource utilization and why is it important?

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Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2017

There’s a lot of advice out there about how to make meetings more efficient and productive. And while it’s true that leading focused, deliberate conversations is critical to organizational performance, meetings aren’t just about delivering results. What is a quality experience in a meeting?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

For example, if you are a management consultant, you would obviously allocate time for project work, meetings, and professional development. Frederick Taylor: Chunk similar tasks together Another key strategy for effective time management is to bundle similar tasks together so that you can tackle them more efficiently.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

As companies develop and grow, and the number of projects they deliver increases, business leaders are seeking ways to ensure more efficient coordination of all their initiatives. In this article, we’ll focus on the overview of a project management office only. . Managing shared resources across all projects. Cost reduction. .

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many project-driven organizations are finding that they can operate much more efficiently with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Each system required expensive, complex, and customized code to meet unique business requirements which slowed—or even prevented—the adoption of new technology or process optimization.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry. Meeting the increasing demand under conditions of ongoing resource shortage is a challenge for manufacturing project management.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this article, we will explore how these consultants provide invaluable support and share statistics on the growing trend of Dubai companies entering the US market. Consultants ensure that Dubai companies meet all necessary legal and compliance obligations, from business licenses to tax regulations.

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Harvard Business

MAY 8, 2018

First, board members periodically attend (in an observing capacity only) monthly and quarterly senior management meetings. ” The company holds three regularly scheduled executive meetings to which board members attend. Staff meetings (R-Staff) are monthly meetings of the top seven leaders.

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Women in Consulting

APRIL 11, 2013

Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our industry leading peer-to-peer and event fundraising solution, Friends Asking Friends , is designed to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I'm not blaming the manifesto writers—no one invited a manager-type person to the meeting. Back in 2011, I wrote this article: Agile Has Not Crossed the Chasm, A Contrarian View. That's because flow efficiency thinking is so contrary to general accounting practices. (Just look at the manifesto.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this article, we’ll consider some essential metrics that can be used to assess the fruitfulness of change management efforts. . These results may include: reduction of costs, revenue increase, customer satisfaction rate, efficiency of a company’s processes, decision-making time, employee productivity. .

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2018

The massive benefits seen in Australia from the development of digital technology include increased living standards, shrinking distances through telecommunications, improved efficiency for businesses and government, as well as a larger workforce. These systems can broaden operational efficiencies and improve public and road safety.

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ConsultX

MARCH 8, 2022

This article will help you to gain a better understanding of what a Business Consultant is, and what their role can entail. A business consultant is an individual who works closely with business owners and managers to improve operations and efficiency. Find out more about Training with ConsultX and using our software

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2020

I gave several talks about that article. Let me show the impact management decision delays had on one team: The managers started their portfolio decision meeting. They adjourned the meeting to get forecasts from the teams. However, the managers didn't meet for another three weeks. The managers created 6 weeks of delays.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 8, 2017

It’s important for all professionals to use their time efficiently. Without corporate mandates such as weekly team meetings or biweekly project check-ins, entrepreneurs have the ability to wipe out bureaucratic red tape and reach new heights of productivity. First, it’s important to understand the full cost of a meeting.

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Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2016

There it is in your inbox: a meeting invite to a meeting you really don’t want to attend. Whatever the reason, sometimes you need to decline a meeting invite. Whatever the reason, sometimes you need to decline a meeting invite. How Top Salespeople Land Hard-to-Get Meetings. You and Your Team Series.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 17, 2017

A recent article in The Economist called this trend the “collaboration curse,” asserting that “making employees collaborate has gone too far.” It can be tempting to want to include everyone on a project, but if you’re the lead of a team or meeting, you need to be thoughtful about who is in the room.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 25, 2018

Microsoft Workplace Analytics allows us to analyze the digital signals from anonymized and aggregated data from meetings, email, HR, and other data sources to better understand these impacts. Multitasking in Meetings. ” Managers that frequently send emails during meetings are, according to our analysis, are 2.2

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Let’s figure it out in the article. . Building an air-/spacecraft costs millions of dollars, so the end product must meet the customers’ requirements to the full. As a rule, companies implement project/resource management software for more efficient workflow and resource utilization. Customer satisfaction. . Conclusion.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this comprehensive article, we will explore why British companies often experience enhanced success when entering the US market with the assistance of business consultants. This strategic blueprint ensures efficient resource allocation from the outset.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 20, 2016

I am frequently flummoxed by the complete misalignment between a team’s mandate and the agenda for their meetings. content, frequency, and duration) of their meetings with the job that needs to be accomplished in those meetings. A one-size-fits-all team meeting rarely works. From The New York Public Library.

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