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A New Quest for Consultancy: Transitioning from Just-in-Time Logistics

Tom Spencer

The importance of logistics for a firm’s success, and the benefits of the just-in-time conception, are perhaps best captured by the case study on vehicle-manufacturer Toyota. Following the Second World War, Japan aligned itself closely with the United States, which entailed the policy of open gates in economic terms.

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What follows after the Eureka Moment: Consulting for Innovation Start-ups

Tom Spencer

The following article will demonstrate the pitfalls of turning an innovation into a market reality with a case study from the plastics industry. Although start-ups are welcoming employers for newcomers of management consultancy, they face very specific problems, which you need to be prepared for. Start-up in the Plastics Industry.

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

The conference’s agenda involves keynotes, presentations, case studies, and interviews with leading pharma experts dealing with project portfolio management. The program of the symposium includes case studies, lessons learned, academic research, actionable tips, and more.

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Case Study: Is Holacracy for Us?

Harvard Business

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. The smaller ones could keep their own names, leadership teams, practices, and policies for the first five years. “I want my company to be just as entrepreneurial.”

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India’s Botched War on Cash

Harvard Business

But the government seems to have failed in meeting this objective. People up and down the income spectrum are dealing with changing cash withdrawal policies and empty ATMs. Financial inclusion policies are bank-led rather than telecom-led. Unfortunately, it is also the poor that bear the greatest burden.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

” But, in fact, research suggests the opposite: Working from home increases productivity, efficiency, and engagement. Not only does working from home eliminate your commute, which for most people is “total wasted time,” but it also “allows you to be more focused and efficient.” Reflect on your motivations.

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How to Manage a Needy Employee

Harvard Business

But all these informal check-ins are not an efficient use of time for either of us. It’s also important to think about ways to incorporate positive feedback into your regular one-on-one meetings, says Jen Su. You can say, “I have 15 minutes before my next meeting, and I can talk to you for that amount of time.