Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Book a time with me to clarify your brand position and operate in your unique strengths, just like Jared. Related Blog, Video or Podcast Episode: Amplify Your Brand Image by Writing Books with Roberta Matuson (Ep22). Be specific about who you want to work with and focus on character.

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Intellectual Property How To Video Interviews 156

Chad Barr

APRIL 3, 2024

Delve into industry reports, journals, and publications within your expertise realm to understand their positioning. Reading their content and books can also offer deeper insights into their strategies and philosophies. But remember, knowledge without action is like a book on a shelf—full of potential but inert.

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Analysis Journal Conference Engineering 40

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If you are an iPhone user, can you imagine moving to a mobile phone than runs on an Android operating system? Getting used to the new operating system would take weeks. The most seminal literature on ecosystems is McKinsey’s ‘ The Ecosystem Economy ‘, a book which also inspired this article. Not likely.

Telecommunications 88

Telecommunications B2B Travel Banking 88

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiency ratio The efficiency ratio measures effective cost management and operational efficiency, and is defined as non-interest expenses divided by revenue. It’s also important to note that TSR is influenced by various factors beyond a bank’s direct control, such as market conditions, industry trends, and investor sentiment.

Metrics 88

Metrics Banking Balance Sheet Efficiency 88

Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2019

But when it comes to internal operations at least, disruption is often both bad for business and for employees, because it causes unevenness in work. Leaders won’t get an accurate picture of how the processes are operating. If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good.

Operations 160

Operations Retail Resources Productivity 160

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Just the announcement that Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and Jaime Dimon will be entering the health care space has sent shock waves for industry incumbents such as CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth. It also puts a fundamental question back on the agendas of CEOs in other industries: Will software eat the world, as Marc Andreessen famously quipped?

Industry 28

Industry Software Engineering Efficiency 28

Harmonious Workplaces

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This group of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology practitioners took turns sharing how they found their way toward our aligned passions of how people think and behave in the workplace. I started working at the age of 16 in 1992 as an industrial cleaner on nights and weekends with my friend Mark.

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Hotels Training Training Exercises 52

Chad Barr

MAY 31, 2023

Consuming an entire book quickly: I provide chatGPT with the title and author of a book that piques my interest and request a summary to further dive into the book. Here are some of my chatGPT prompt examples: Could you share the essence of the book [book name] by [author name]?

Examples 52

Examples Course Tools Operations 52

Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 15, 2011

A modern consultant is a professional that can work in dynamic industries, operate within multiple types of consulting organizations (e.g., niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor. For more info on the engagement management topic, readers may consider reading my post at [link].

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Consulting Development Analysis Leadership 337

Rod Burkert

MAY 23, 2018

What pisses you off about our industry? What if you stood out by promising something different than the standard operating procedures your competition follows? One way is to differentiate yourself by taking a stand against something you don’t like about our industry. Own your industry niche. #3 On to this week.

Industry 40

Industry Intellectual Property Report Marketing 40

Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Under his guidance, LEGO adopted a collaborative ethos, rallying its entire workforce around a pivotal strategy that focused on the iconic LEGO brick, deepened community engagement, and streamlined its operations. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page. The secret?

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Sports Travel Finance Groups 52

Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Instead, we’re recommending real-life activities that will help you understand why profit is important to a business , or how to quickly study a new industry. Read books or listen to audiobooks on business and consulting. To learn more about this book, read our McKinsey Way Book Review. The McKinsey Way.

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Development Consulting Boston Consulting Group McKinsey 205

Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

In our first meeting, Alan recommended the book The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes & Posner. I read this book in 2004 or so during my MBA studies and picked it up again to refresh my knowledge of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® (2012). Jossey-Bass. Mueller-Hanson, R.A. & & Pulakos, E.D. link] Parris, D.L. &

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McKinsey Sports Ethics Leadership 98

Asamby Consulting

JULY 19, 2022

In fact, what happens is that people operating under such policies usually don't take more, but less days off than in traditional environments. It's en vogue in certain industries, and if you don't offer it, you seem less attractive than the next best company. Book a call to learn more! Beyond legal requirements of course.

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Policies Tools Operations Course 97

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Arnaud Montebourg, Minister of Industrial Renewal of France, has a new target in his sights, the French public procurement group UGAP. The Union of Public Purchasing Groups (UGAP), the French public procurement centre operates under the supervision of the Ministries of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Education. "I

Industry 60

Industry Finance Education Groups 60

Emerson Consulting Group

JANUARY 20, 2021

For example, in my work with book publishers, the many steps along the way from editorial to ultimate publication include proofreading, graphic design, interior typeface design, typesetting, double- and triple-checking, choice of paper quality, book jacket design and printing of actual book copies. To learn more visit [link].

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Software Tools Energy 52

Martinka Consulting

JULY 12, 2021

We’re talking with the owners of a company in his industry that is the ONLY logical buyer for his firm. There’s no easy fix, it takes effort, and often an outside pair of eyes and ears to see through the fog (of day-to-day operations). At one point my client says, “Life is not very enjoyable right now.”. This happens way too often.

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Conference Operations Industry Consulting 40

Kai Davis

JANUARY 5, 2021

I have a bone to pick with a phase in the consulting industry: feast or famine. You’re booked solid. When you’re in feast mode, you’re booked solid and turning away work. reading books, taking courses, attending trainings, improving operations, making a marketing plan, updating your website). When work is good.

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eBook Training Training Software 52

Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Studies indicate that 77% of patients conduct online research before booking an appointment. Streamlining administrative tasks not only benefits patients but also optimizes operational efficiency for medical practices. An easily accessible website streamlines this process, improving patient engagement and satisfaction.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Engineering Media Study 52

Chad Barr

JULY 26, 2023

We are standing on the cliff of a global shift, one that is beginning to revolutionize many industries. The Human Touch : AI has the capacity to augment business operations, yet it’s unlikely to completely replace the human touch, a critical aspect of customer service.

Small Business 52

Small Business Talent Operations Tools 52

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2021

Recently, I came across the book “ The Pyramid Principle ” by Barbara Minto, which gives an in-depth view on a framework that McKinsey consultants use to deliver effective writing. This post will summarize the key ideas in the book and how you can apply the framework to your job. Industry research has shown…”. Conflict (C).

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McKinsey Construction Trends Industry 88

Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2018

Travelers with an Alexa device at home can book a car rental or hotel through Expedia and Kayak. People can even book flights through voice-enabled Google Search. How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. Insight Center. Adopting AI. Sponsored by SAS. Partner with Google and Amazon.

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Travel Industry Hotels Airlines 32

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

Companies that operate with integrity are more likely to build sustainable business models, which ultimately benefit the company, its employees, society, and the environment. The actions of these players in the financial industry were driven by their desire to win at all costs, rather than a commitment to ethical behaviour.

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Ethics Financial Cash Flow Real Estate 78

Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It isn’t enough to simply tell people that are you are a consultant for any industry — you have to find your niche and make it work for you. Discovering this skill set and exploiting it in your favor is what will set you apart as an expert in your industry. Every Credible Person is the Author of a Book.

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Advertising ROI Consulting Marketing 189

Epicflow

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ben is a seasoned project management and digital transformation professional with 15+ years of experience in the Defence industry. Book a call with our expert to get answers to your questions and gain valuable insights on multi-project resource management for free! Would you like to learn how Epicflow does this?

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Company Resources Software Enterprise 52

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Historically, commercial banking and investment banking functions have been separated by law – these restrictions have since been repealed and larger banks tend to take on capital markets operations due to the complimentary nature of the businesses. In secondary markets, the sales & trading function operates as a market maker.

Banking 12

Banking Industry Balance Sheet Retail 12

Progressus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For those companies, project accounting is one component of several operational mechanisms used in controlling projects, maximizing project profitability, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Accurately assign task responsibilities keeping all project resources on the same page and avoiding over-booking.

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Resources Report ROI Data 52

Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Major cost and expense types The major types of cost are Cost of goods sold (COGS, including some of the below) Staff cost (salaries) Cost of financing (interest rates) Offices and buildings Energy Marketing cost Depending on your industry, different types might be dominant. Book a Call. Want to increase your profitability?

Small Business 52

Small Business Finance Industry Company 52

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 8, 2020

This is the topic of my book Extreme Revenue Growth.). Between existing companies doubling internal manufacturing capacity and forming joint ventures with large manufacturers in other industries like General Motors, Ford, and Tesla, the race is on to dramatically scale up ventilator production. Now, let’s think about this for a moment.

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System Operations Education Training 111

Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

It is worth noting that the exact extent of remote work adoption varies across countries, industries, and individual company policies. Urban planners argue that a shift towards remote work may harm industries reliant on office spaces and negatively impact local economies that depend on foot traffic from office workers.

Leadership 101

Leadership Training Training Productivity 101

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the recent past, partner organizations included Child Care Services, Book Harvest, Safe Haven for Cats, and Benevolence Farm. These students coordinate the activities of five innovators while reporting to the Director of Operations on the Executive Board. There are typically six to ten projects per semester.

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Consulting Engineering Case Interview Survey 88

Tom Spencer

APRIL 17, 2014

By comparing the business’s performance numbers with the competition you can also determine whether the problem is company specific or industry wide. Industry vertical. Limited operating capacity. For example, raw materials, procurement, operations, distribution, customer service. Product line. Distribution channel.

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Sales Balance Sheet Examples Operations 104

Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 3, 2021

As Sahlins and Graeber outline in their extraordinary (and dense) book on Kings , there’s often a pattern in the nature of monarchs. When we industrialized the world over the last century, we defaulted to this structure. Many Western industrial organizations began as founder-celebrated and founder-driven.

Industry 39

Industry Operations System Culture 39

BCG

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The expenses associated with transporting empty boxes to locations where they can be loaded with cargo represent 5% to 8% of a typical carrier’s total operating costs and amount to $15 billion to $20 billion each year for the industry. What’s the solution? Insights from the sharing economy—think Uber and eBay—may point the way forward.

Transportation 40

Transportation Operations Industry Management 40

Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

You need to demonstrate an understanding of which operating costs are going to be increased for the new initiative, any costs to the client for launching the new initiative, and maybe even calculate the payback period to demonstrate the true impact on the business. Is this industry wide?” Is this a good idea and why or why not?”.

Case Interview 100

Case Interview Interviews Insurance Insurance 100

Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

You need to demonstrate an understanding of which operating costs are going to be increased for the new initiative, any costs to the client for launching the new initiative, and maybe even calculate the payback period to demonstrate the true impact on the business. Is this industry wide?” Is this a good idea and why or why not?”.

Case Interview 100

Case Interview Interviews Insurance Insurance 100

Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2020

To take advantage of this opportunity place focus on building agility, aligning the organization, operating as a team of teams, and developing your people. When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered the US in March, V12 did not experience the disruption others in the industry did. Build Agility. Breweries pivoted to making hand sanitizers.

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Leadership Agile Operations Survey 62