Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

(Note: a modified version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. You can read that version, with more links to related articles, here.) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Leaders in organizations are always seeking to improve employee productivity (including their own).

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Selling original or quirky products is often an uphill battle. But research that involved an analysis of quirky products sold by some 7,000 craft entrepreneurs on Etsy suggests that effective storytelling that helps people relate to such offerings can turn them into successes.

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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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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The digital marketplace offers an abundance of opportunities for businesses to sell products online, catering to a global audience. This article aims to provide a detailed roadmap for initiating online product sales while highlighting the invaluable support and benefits that come from working with professional consulting services.

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Harvard Business

JULY 19, 2023

A study, involving Edelman and nine major brands, finds that despite corporate hesitations, sustainable products are growing twice as fast as conventional ones, appealing across all demographics. Brands should ensure that product quality is not compromised while promoting sustainability.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 5, 2024

Research shows this happens due to “entrenchment,” where repeating an activity blocks consideration of better options and makes you more likely to keep doing it. In life and at work, we often get stuck persisting in unpleasant activities even when more enjoyable and equally effective alternatives exist.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We know that creativity can lead to better products or services. A research study set out to answer this question and found that, indeed, when people are put in a position to be creative, they tend to view others more fondly because they recollect each person’s unique contributions to the process.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Case-in-point: the Bottom of the Pyramid theory, created by Indian-American researcher and author CK Prahalad. 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.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 13, 2024

New research suggests these fears are often unfounded, with acts of allyship generally being appreciated more than anticipated. Many leaders want to be allies for underrepresented groups, but fear their attempts will be awkward or offensive.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But the production and inventory planning process that many companies, especially SMEs, use are not capable of handling the uncertainty. A new inexpensive method that was developed in research involving two companies can. Disruptions have become a way of life for manufacturers. It doesn’t have to be automated but can be.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 5, 2023

As companies seek to cut costs in an uncertain economy, increasing this commercial productivity is a smart strategy. Research shows the three ways companies can do this are to refine the go-to-market model, turn every rep into an A player, and make sales and marketing support more efficient.

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Read the article to find out how to cope with the uncertainty in R&D projects and increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes. Research and development projects involve the process of discovering new ideas, technologies, and solutions to create new products (or services) or improve existing ones.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Most entrepreneurs and product managers (PMs) know that they need to find out what people want. In this article, we will look at how to conduct what is called ‘ customer development ’ – the process through which a business comes to understand the needs, pain points, and behavior of potential customers through direct conversation and feedback.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Research has shown that leaders who demonstrate strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills have a significant positive impact on their organizations. This article highlights a simple negotiation strategy that leaders can start using today to make their next tricky meeting most productive.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 29, 2024

A series of experiments that how algorithmic tools changed the consideration and resources workers were given for creative and innovative work suggest that these tools — specifically, the algorithmic tools that oversee employee productivity — could actually undercut employees’ ability to do this work, and that companies that deploy these tools haphazardly (..)

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

employees are caregivers, in order to have a productive and sustainable workforce, companies must create the infrastructure to support them. For example, the U.S. lacks the infrastructure to support caregivers, and in fact is the only industrial nation without federal paid parental leave, and many people live in childcare deserts.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH. Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. Cornerstone Research has been around for over 25 years, and has steadily risen in the consulting rankings ever since. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH KEY STATS.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Leading Wall Street research firm Evercore ISI, in collaboration with venture studio Visionary Future, embarked on a comprehensive study to understand the profound effects of Generative AI on businesses, the broader economy, and its integration into future workforces.

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Harvard Business

MAY 30, 2024

Managers struggling to implement hybrid work policies confront three key challenges: scheduling, culture, and productivity. Research into companies allowing employees to be both remote and in-person suggest these obstacles can be overcome. And to ensure productivity, avoid surveillance in favor of support.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Research shows a causal link between happy workers and a 13% increase in productivity. trillion in lost productivity, equal to 11% of global GDP. This article covers three steps organizations can take to turn that around. Being happy at work isn’t just a win for employees; it’s also a win for employers.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 15, 2020

Share useful information For prospects I don’t know as well, I’ve been sharing helpful articles about how to lead teams remotely or how to lead in a crisis. I’m used to working from home but many people aren’t, so I thought I’d share the attached article with you, Five Ways to Improve Communication in Virtual Teams.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 15, 2024

In this article, we will delve into five attributes that are required to become an outstanding software designer. A user-centric approach begins with immersive research into users, the creation of detailed personas, and continuous collection of user feedback to inform design decisions.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

New research from McKinsey finds they have four strategies in common.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 26, 2024

The skincare industry is flourishing, driven by a growing consumer demand for innovative and effective products. For entrepreneurs and investors venturing into this dynamic market, launching a skincare product line holds significant potential. Align your product offerings with consumer needs and preferences.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2023

But what about how to schedule your meetings alongside other work tasks to best manage your productivity? New research explores this question and finds that many people commit two key errors in organizing their schedules: stacking too many meetings together on the same day or pairing intense meetings with other intense tasks.

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Kai Davis

JUNE 8, 2020

A reader writes in in reply to a previous daily letter and asks: Am I right that market research ( [link] ) is just a way to verify your positioning ( [link] )? Doesn’t positioning already include the things that you should uncover through market research? Therefore, shouldn’t you do market research first?

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Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2019

Sustainability-marketed products are growing quickly in almost all CPG categories.

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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. Market Research One of the most significant applications of AI in consulting is in the area of market research.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2017

How often do you consider the air quality in your office and how it affects employees and their productivity? Given these studies tying air quality to health, we wanted to see whether improved ventilation affects cognitive function, an indicator of worker productivity. Chances are it’s not often. schools (1400 ppm).

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this article, I want to explore the potential of ChatGPT for business innovation and discuss how it could be used to drive growth and success in organizations of all sizes. This means that it can be used to assist with customer service inquiries, provide product recommendations, and even help with research and development efforts.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 31, 2020

More people are focusing on work they find worthwhile.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 20, 2023

Online shopping platforms allow people to see changes in a product’s price over time — offering opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.

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Business Consulting Agency

MAY 20, 2024

This article will guide you through the process of narrowing down a startup idea and outline the next steps to turn your vision into reality. Exploring Market Opportunities: Research and Analysis Once you have a clearer understanding of your passions, skills, and values, it’s time to explore market opportunities.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Embarking on the journey to establish a skincare product line or brand requires a blend of innovation, market understanding, and strategic planning. Benefit : Informed decision-making based on market insights minimizes risks and guides product development aligned with market needs.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2022

The following article will help to maximize your internship before the program starts. Research Content. If you are working in deal consulting, research a few recent mergers & acquisitions or IPOs that have gone big. Searching Google for relevant business articles about your business and industry.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 1, 2018

By: Pierre Khawand. :: You may have heard of a productivity method called the Pomodoro Technique , developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. This necessitates a new generation of productivity apps that help us practice mindfulness at work. The technique allows a user to choose a task and focus on it for 25-minute intervals.

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