Harvard Business

JUNE 8, 2018

Since then, we interviewed several chief financial officers (CFOs) of leading technology companies and senior analysts of investment banks who follow technology companies. CFOs of these companies themselves admit that they cannot justify their market capitalizations based on traditional metrics.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 7, 2017

In the case of cybersecurity, some decision makers use the wrong mental models to help them determine how much investment is necessary and where to invest. We delve into these challenges in Deep Thought: A Cybersecurity Story , a research-based novella.) Replace your CEO’s mental model with new success metrics.

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QEmploy

AUGUST 19, 2019

At the same time you are engaging with the target users and reporting before-and-after metrics. In the case of client management, utilising these trends can help client tracking through sales process. First and foremost you need to be adept at interviewing. Research beforehand is therefore advised at all times.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In a 2013 Management Research Group survey , when executives were asked to select the leadership behaviors that were most critical to their organization’s future success, 97% of the time they chose being strategic. Instead, use one of these six interview approaches. Ask Specific Interview Questions.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2018

” Take the case of a recent client of mine, an architectural firm. ” Metrics were developed to monitor these, and targets were set before moving on. ” But research showed that “customer service” had additional dimensions in the minds of their customers, namely “technical support pre- and post-sale.”

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 3, 2019

Here are some questions to ask your recruiter, interviewer or APM coordinator: How long has the APM program been around? Here are some questions to ask your recruiter, interviewer or APM coordinator: Could you connect me to 2 or 3 potential APM managers? Do your research, make an informed and level-headed decision, then go all in.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

We love being in the trenches with our clients, a case with every professional services firm. What kind of metric do you use to measure that in terms of compensation based on great client work? Let’s go do the research to find out what that is.”. Research means important data and patterns. It’s very aggressive.

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Harvard Business

MAY 9, 2017

Our research , appearing in Strategic Management Journal, shows that if people know how much they make relative to others, and if differences in pay can be clearly tied to how their performance stacks up against coworkers’, harmful effects of differences in compensation can be negated.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 17, 2017

The business case for diversity is clear. Based on evidence that diversity initiatives are more effective if they start at the top , I interviewed 11 CEOs who have made a public commitment to diversity about how they are creating more diverse workforces. Interviews were recorded and professionally transcribed.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The saying “You only have one chance to make a first impression” holds true in many situations, from job interviews to sales calls. If, for instance, colleagues say you are a great people manager, seek out metrics to support that idea. Case Study #2: Know what you’re good at and prepare a list of talking points.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Starting in the late 1980s , academic researchers began to develop sophisticated predictive techniques to answer that question. “I’ve seen much more research in this area, many variables have been added to these models,” says Wangenheim. This result wasn’t a fluke. Ergo: heuristics win.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 10, 2017

Consider the case of a company selling basic supplies to businesses. One business-to-business supplier dealt with similar questions by combining metrics from Workplace Analytics with other sources that measured factors that, we hypothesized, might improve sales performance, such as cross-selling new product categories.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Some examples of these competencies include: Conducting customer interviews and user testing. Defining and tracking success metrics. If not self-aware, a PM may push to prioritize a feature they conceived even when all the customer interviews and evidence is stacked against it. Running design sprints. Company Fit.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 16, 2016

BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. Research & Development. BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS. There is quite a bit of variety in the interview process for a consulting position at BTS; the process can take anywhere from two days to over three months. Round two is with a Manager, and is a standard case interview.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 6, 2016

These cases clearly point to the importance of understanding how platform-employers operate, and how work is structured within semi-automated, algorithmic management systems. We also conducted seven in-depth interviews and had numerous conversations with drivers to explore worker experiences of the on-demand economy. Insight Center.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2016

Finkelstein’s research with protégés of superbosses revealed a common theme: people learn how to lead from their bosses. but you should make time to do things like participate in their team meetings, watch them give feedback, or conduct job interviews. Case Study #1: Model the behavior you want to see.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 31, 2018

To look into this question, I conducted a case study as part of my dissertation research involving 23 women of color at a Fortune 500 company. Sixteen women were interviewed and seven others participated in a focus group. And what factors helped or hindered advancement in their organization?

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Harvard Business

JUNE 3, 2016

Over the years, online community research has matured from novelty to necessity – an essential tool for marketing professionals. According to the Market Research Society (MRS) , spending on online research increased 15 percent from 2008 to 2012. The use of communities has grown steadily as a result.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 25, 2018

According to Hinge Research’s High Growth Study, the most effective marketing methods for consulting firms are… (Click on the links to be taken to the section of the article with the specific lead-generating tactics for each). Interview an expert. Interviewing a potential client. Case studies. Live Q & As.

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Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2017

In that case, a discussion with your boss is probably justified. In this case, you might ask for ‘client artist’ to be added to your title, because that’s the area where you shine.” ” Try to understand what your superiors care about most and what really worries them, so you can build your case around that.

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Rod Burkert

JULY 29, 2020

In case you missed my last post: Why BVFLS pricing is cratering (not for all, but for many). The major cost in my valuation practice is reference and research subscriptions. What are the metrics you faithfully track? I track profit, both as an absolute dollar amount and as a percentage of my revenue. 4 – Focus days.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

We offer such a roadmap here, the outcome of a research project , at the Center for Higher Ambition Leadership, with 25 CEOs and their practices for mastering short-term pressures and creating long-term social and economic value, even in the toughest conditions. Consider, once again, the case of Fred Lynch. Stay True to Your Values.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Research shows that businesses using data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics, and big data are more competitive and have higher returns than businesses that don’t. In a few cases, business objectives can’t be met with anonymous data. But gathering information from the latter group in particular can be tricky.

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Harvard Business

JULY 20, 2016

I’ve interviewed thousands of candidates for managerial roles and tracked the performance of those I successfully hired. And I’ve spent years with colleagues at Harvard Business School and other academic institutions researching what makes people effective in their jobs. What we found was an incredible paradox.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The challenge, she said, was that these managers were highly proficient in their own disciplines such as finance, marketing, research, clinical care, and insurance reimbursement — and had demonstrated that they could manage people in these areas — but she needed them to be “bigger” leaders.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Interview questions were designed to test applicants for these traits. ” Some interview questions were used to test multiple competencies at once. .” ” Some interview questions were used to test multiple competencies at once. It’s important to understand unmet and latent needs.

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