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How Agile Teams Can Help Turnarounds Succeed

Harvard Business

All are putting that “hip” methodology to work in exactly the places where so many people have believed it was inappropriate. An exemplar of the new approach is WorleyParsons, a global engineering and construction firm that specializes in oilfield and other energy-related projects.

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A 4-Step Process to Help Senior Teams Prioritize Decisions

Harvard Business

In its fast-changing industry, big challenges loomed on many fronts. Advanced materials and new construction methods were bringing far greater complexity to manufacturing processes. Computer-driven, automated manufacturing that could make reshoring of factories feasible threatened to redraw the supply-chain map. Compile a list.