Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Since the philosophies, frameworks, and insights developed by top firms contribute to the business practices which play a role in making the economic system unsustainable, a crisis signals the need for reflection. This system drastically reduces the need for inventory, which boosts production efficiency in two major ways.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 9, 2017

She drummed her fingers on the editing desk and squinted at the monitors in front of her as she scrolled through footage from the season finale of Dope , her production company’s long-running drama series about DEA agents. These are C3 shows: Carla Tremont Productions. “What’s wrong?” It’s your name.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 26, 2018

She’d hoped to escape from work for the morning, but as the founder and CEO of 2 Proud Pups, a maker of all-natural dog care products, she didn’t have much free time. Existing products had touted their cleaning power, but their ingredient lists were long and full of nasty-sounding chemicals that irritated the dogs’ skin.

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Gina Abudi

MAY 24, 2017

Read Part 1 and Part 2 of this case study for background information. Prior to the Meeting between Allan and the VP of Product Development. Prior to his meeting with Allan, the VP of Product Development asked Allan to come prepared to discuss the team he was leading and in particular, what was going well [.].

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Satisfaction 140% Knowledge Gain 96% Net Promoter Score This high growth client wanted the Supervisor Excellence Training for Technical Operations program to increase team productivity, employee engagement , and retention. 96% Job Relevance 96.2%

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Harvard Business

APRIL 12, 2016

Leadership development represents a huge and growing investment for most organizations. In past years leadership development has always been treated as a discretionary expense or even a luxury, and therefore something that could be pared down or eliminated in hard economic times. One experiment generated a 2.6%

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The following article will demonstrate the pitfalls of turning an innovation into a market reality with a case study from the plastics industry. Disrupting innovations can often lead to an avalanche of complementary technologies, since new production methods enable new products and require new supply chains.

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Chad Barr

MAY 13, 2015

Use my targeted value concept where you choose several prospects and clients, provide them with genuine value and suggest a meeting. Create attractive products and services that range from the economical to the high-end lucrative. Solicit testimonials and referrals and develop case studies.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2016

One-on-one meetings with direct reports often feel more hurried and disorganized than they need to be. How can you make the meetings more productive and collaborative? “One-on-ones are one of the most important productivity tools you have as a manager,” she says. Block regular time in your schedules.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 16, 2018

Although his one-on-one meetings with these reports, which involved progress reviews, motivation, and coaching, were highly productive, his monthly team meetings weren’t. Catherine, a senior marketing director leading a cross-functional product development team at the same company, provides a contrasting case study.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 31, 2023

Becoming a competent and sought-after project manager is impossible without constant professional development. The essays are based on Scott Berkun’s work experience as a project manager at Microsoft, which however doesn’t mean that his guidelines will be useful for software development projects only.

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LSA Global

APRIL 10, 2020

80% more productive. The digital selling process requires a mindset shift to use online channels to provide value, develop trust , and build relationships with target buyers. They also tout that modern selling leaders are: 51% more likely to achieve quota. 3X more likely to go to club. The Profile of Successful Social Sellers.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2017

“If you look at things you do over the course of your day, from internal meetings with colleagues to clients calls, almost all of your interactions involve some form of selling.” Think about ways you can “work together in collaboration to improve a product, service, or idea.” Stay calm and don’t brag.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 21, 2017

Or they don’t chip in when everyone else is scrambling to meet a deadline or pulling a presentation together. When a team member procrastinates or displays a bad attitude, there’s a real risk of social contagion that drags down the morale and productivity of those around them. Case Study #1: Address the root of the problem.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

“If your boss’s boss is giving a lunch talk or a town hall meeting, go to it. It’s also worth asking, with your manager’s blessing, if you can attend certain high-level meetings. Case Study #1: Tend to your primary work relationship by finding solutions to your boss’s problems. Sit in front.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 15, 2017

But when managers favor one employee over another, morale and productivity suffer. “You’re not giving others the opportunity to grow and develop strength and breadth.” Playing favorites also dents your own professional development. Sutton recommends making team meetings more participatory. Be inclusive.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This bad stretch might mean that “you are really struggling” and perhaps in “need of more development,” he says. If you’re struggling, it might mean that you need more frequent check-ins with your boss, more development, or a job change. It could also mean that “you’re not in the right job.”

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2017

A slower worker doesn’t just reduce a team’s productivity — he can also hurt his colleagues’ morale, says Lindsay McGregor, the coauthor of Primed to Perform and co-founder of Vega Factor. And how do you then help him understand the importance of picking up the pace — and support him in doing so?

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

To date, business leaders have lacked two key pieces of information they need in order to act on the finding that meaning drives productivity. First, any business case hinges on the ability to translate meaning, as an abstraction, into dollars. Employers must respond or lose talent and productivity.

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Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2016

Pick an example of a work activity that happens regularly, like a daily or weekly standing meeting. For the attribute “location,” for example, you could ask your team: Is the meeting best facilitated if it’s held in an in-demand central meeting room or near where other people are likely to gather?

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 13, 2016

“Sell higher and call on the C-Suite” is probably the most common refrain in business development, and you can see why. According to a study , executives consider less than one-fifth of the meetings they have with salespeople to be valuable. Most reps miss the mark. Here are some best practices: Do your homework.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Depending on what you’re working on, “pay attention to where you feel comfortable and where you are most productive,” and frame your request around that. Instead, talk to your boss “about how you will be more productive” in a new space. Can I go across the street to work at the coffee shop to do this work?

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Harvard Business

MARCH 24, 2017

Having an indecisive boss is not only hard on your day-to-day productivity, it’s also bad for your “internal reputation and career development,” says Finkelstein. It’s bad for your internal reputation and long-term career development. Protect yourself. You need people who have your back.”

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Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2015

But we can develop skills and expertise that make us relevant, credible, and sought after. I need to be constantly developing and marketing differentiated products or services that meet a need, that I can deliver in a quality manner and that people will pay for. Face it, none of us can change our gender, race or age.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 3, 2016

“You might meet with them and ask how they’re doing — at work, at home, and with their career development,” suggests Porath. ” Also discuss what kind of behavior you’d like to see instead and develop an improvement plan with the employee. Case Study #2: Help him rebuild his reputation.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

Like the practice areas, OC&C Strategy Consultants have developed their personal strategy around smaller focus areas but promising big results. Industrial Products. As always, you will be working in a team intensive environment, so be sure to network and collaborate as you will be meeting plenty of new people. Core Values .

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Kearney aims to provide support for companies by helping them stay ahead of new market developments and positioning them to capture new opportunities. Consumer Products. Firm hires 2,000th employee. Innovation.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Before meeting someone new — whether it’s a potential employer or a new client — do your homework. Know who you’re meeting, what he cares about, and what he might need from you. When meeting someone new, it’s normal to be nervous but you don’t want your anxiety to show. Prepare talking points.

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Harvard Business

JULY 1, 2016

How do you develop an effective relationship with your manager when the person filling that role keeps shifting? ” Schedule an appointment to meet her one-on-one and bring a copy of your resume. Case Study #1: Accommodate your new boss and stay in touch with your old one. He flew to Ohio to meet with her in person.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 28, 2018

For this industry especially, security policies that reduce productivity are at irreconcilable odds with the organization and its patients. Does your organization prefer weekly staff meeting announcements, newsletter case study examples, quarterly prizes for model behavior, or financial incentives?

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Employees were invited to a meeting where leadership discussed its mobile business imperative. These types of direct interactions with customers are powerful ways to shift employee mindsets and create the impetus for change, focusing on delivering value that directly meets customer needs. Develop Talent to Develop the Culture.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2016

’” The good news is that, “people can develop their capacity to lead,” says Linda Hill, professor at Harvard Business School and the coauthor of Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader. “It’s your job to help other people develop.” That’s valuable information.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Case Study #1: Be thoughtful about how you position yourself to the hiring manager. Lauren, who had several years of professional experience, a background in development, and a degree in business, was out of a job. “I told the hiring manager that I had a very firm grasp of those products,” she says.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 10, 2016

How should you establish a positive, productive working relationship with your new manager? Dillon says she still remembers meeting one new report and the great impression she left. You can also make it clear that you’re eager and willing to help with any goals they are beginning to develop. What the Experts Say.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

CASE STUDY Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching A global telecommunications provider engaged Brimstone to design and facilitate leadership development cohorts, build an inclusive global Sustainability Plan, and coach leaders across the US and Europe.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 13, 2017

The reason is twofold, according to Julie Morgenstern, productivity expert and author of Never Check E-Mail in the Morning. “If you’re underwater and you can’t meet your commitments, you leave your team in the lurch.” Case Study #1: Offer solutions and be open to advice. What the Experts Say.

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Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2018

Customers overwhelmingly prefer products tied to a social cause. Developed alongside business magnate Nandan Nilekani, “ the biggest social project on the planet ” relies on community-operated Common Service Centers (CSCs) and local entrepreneurs to deliver programs and share in the profits.

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