Harvard Business

APRIL 24, 2024

Researchers who analyzed consumer feedback from Etsy discovered that what consumers value most about upcycled products is not their sustainability but their creativity.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 24, 2020

In a conversation about product quality, the product owner said, “If the testers found the problems faster, we would be done faster.” That's because product development is a system of work. If you pressure one piece of the system and don't accommodate that pressure elsewhere, you create bad products.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

AI-powered tools offer individuals a range of ways to boost their individual productivity including assistance with task prioritization, time management, professional development, and a range of other activities. They can also assist in automatically generating citations, formatting bibliographies, and managing references.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, your manager told you that they’ll be bringing in someone else above you. This refers to a situation where an additional layer of management is inserted between you and your current reporting line. In other words, you’re getting layered. Essentially, it means that someone else is hired or promoted to a position above you.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 14, 2023

While this idea is appealing and no doubt has some truth to it, it has led many entrepreneurs to develop, fund, and launch products that ultimately fail. Why waste years scaling up a product that from the outset never performed the job that customers needed doing? In this article, I will share three tips for startup success.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the previous article , I introduced the concepts of boss and lead management, and it seems clear-cut that the latter is superior and preferable. In this article, I explore why managers might struggle to implement lead management and fall back into the bad habits of boss management. What’s wrong with him?”

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 25, 2022

It’s no secret that a healthy workplace is a more productive workplace. However, with remote work and working from home on the rise, many employees have faced challenges with transforming their spare bedroom or basement area into an organized and productive home office. Setup your Tech for Comfort and Productivity.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you’ve ever developed a product, you’ve almost certainly been derailed by scope creep. In this article, I’ll explain how you can keep your team’s efforts aligned with the genuine needs of your audience. Features multiply, priorities blur, and schedules and budgets suffer.

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Markovitz Consulting

APRIL 16, 2019

(Note: this article first appeared in Industry Week.) A recent article by Sam Walker in the Wall Street Journal argues that better managers are the key to delivering better results. And that in turn leads to lower turnover, higher productivity and better profits. So this makes sense. That seems risky to me.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This article describes how German automaker BMW and European airline Air France have developed new approaches to managing large projects aimed at creating fundamentally new products, ideas or that profoundly alter human behaviors.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 22, 2018

Productivity Boost for Consultants is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) Then, in Part 2 , I asked those unemployed agilists to review their functional skills, the skills people need to do a product development job well. Just look at the manifesto.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Several people on social media have denigrated the terms “project manager” and “program manager.” ” These people claim there is no need for either role in an effective team, especially an agile team because the team can manage its own deliverables. See the article Unearthing Your Project's Delays.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We are all project managers to some extent. From film directors and restaurant owners to lawyers and accountants, many professions involve managing projects. For everyone, not just project managers, mastering timeboxing can be a gateway to bridging the gap between intention and execution.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

JULY 5, 2021

However, it can be more difficult to keep a virtual team engaged and motivated, and this often results in a drop in productivity. In this article, we take a look at some of the ways in which SMEs can improve the productivity of their virtual teams.

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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. Not to be outdone, NPR reported that Microsoft Japan moved to a four-day workweek this summer while increasing productivity by 40%. There’s certainly some truth to that argument.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But if you’re going to require employees to be in the office full-time, you may need to mitigate lower engagement and lower productivity. So what can organizations do to promote both well-being and productivity wherever employees are working? This article offers three strategies.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He posited that this segment was an untapped market opportunity and that companies, by developing products and services accessible to them, could create sustainable and profitable ventures, while also improving the lives of the poor. But in doing so, it also drew attention away from other inclusion gaps.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation. For example, NLP can be used to analyse customer reviews on e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, to identify common themes, such as product features that customers like.

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Girard Training Solutions

APRIL 17, 2024

Now that you’re a manager, your job is to get results through your team members and guide them to perform at their best. However, many managers struggle to get their team committed to doing their work to the best of their abilities. Eventually, they will actively seek feedback to stay productive and improve their performance.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The solution lies in intelligent project and resource management. 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. Increased use of technologies and related risks Industry 4.0

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 2, 2018

We, as people who create products, often have big, audacious ideas. A minimum viable product. My most recent article on the Gurock blog might help you think about what it would take you to move from Big Idea to some form of minimum. The post Minimums Article Posted appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Legacy companies often struggle to leverage data effectively. These roles can help.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Countries around the world are enacting legislation, known as extended producer responsibility regulations, to make companies more accountable for the end-of-life phase of their products. While companies may fear that these take-back programs would lead to increased costs that drive away consumers, new research suggests differently.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So how can you be a supportive manager if you manage a large team? But giving them the latitude to make their own decisions will not only increase their productivity, but it will also help them develop new skills. It comes down to giving your team members agency and autonomy.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

In this article, I will break down a few functionalities of Human Resource teams, and a couple of ways to get started in Human Resource Management. Within HR management, there are three main functions to be aware of. Breaking into Human Resources Management. Talent Acquisition. Compensation. Learning and Development.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Productive conflict requires that all parties appreciate the competing demands and necessary trade-offs. As a great project manager, you need to foster awareness, understanding, and respect for the different perspectives around the table. It’s best to start any new project by fostering the right conflict mindset among team members.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This article is based on our webinar “ Project Management Disasters in Enterprises.” ” On LinkedIn, you can find numerous discussions about project management, project planning and scheduling techniques, portfolio management, and the like. So, what is portfolio management?

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Many product owners and customers believe they know the problem they want to solve. John Le Drew and I pair-wrote an article describing this problem and how to solve it. We’ll see if they result in articles. Yes, that’s a little meta considering the article. I have several experiments ongoing.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

Your manager is arguably one of the most important people you will engage with during a summer internship. Your manager may be assigning deliverables, connecting you with colleagues, and answering your questions. Regardless of what company or industry you work in, you will most likely have one-on-one meetings with your manager.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 3, 2022

Managing your motivation, and knowing what to do when motivation levels are low, is therefore an essential life skill. Managing motivation is an especially important skill in consultancy, where multiple projects can sometimes be overwhelming and burdensome. Breaking things down into achievable steps can make things more manageable.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 17, 2024

Hundreds of articles have been written on strategy, each with an author that presents a unique perspective from years of paradigm-shaking experience. After reading the most important of these articles, I have concluded that most of them miss the point of strategy entirely.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Let’s figure it out in the article. . Project management risks.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2020

I told the story of Cliff, a manager who wanted to understand why the projects were so late. I gave several talks about that article. ” I said, “Managers might spend as little as a quarter and as much as a year or two. .” Teams can manage their delays if they measure their cycle time. I'm always off.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

There’s a growing movement to track employee productivity through increasingly sophisticated technology, such as desktop surveillance, biometric smart badges, location tracking, or desk heat sensors. New research suggests that when information obtained through monitoring is used for control purposes (e.g.,

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Epicflow

JUNE 12, 2023

There are a variety of approaches and methodologies aimed to increase the effectiveness of managing projects and deliver better outcomes. In this article, we’d like to dwell upon the phase-gate process. Currently, the approach is used to manage R&D, product or software development projects or other large and complex initiatives.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

As most of us spend the majority of our time working, it’s important to consider where that time is spent, how to manage your tasks and energy, and how to ultimately find fulfilment. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. Managing time is no different. Manage your tasks.

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