Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Theories and practices of management often spring from the opportunities created by new technologies. The complex calculations of the field known as Operations Research were enabled by mainframe computing. What does it allow us to do differently, and how will that change the way we do things in the future?

Change Management 44

Change Management Management Software Productivity 44

Harvard Business

JULY 2, 2018

Contrary to conventional wisdom and Hollywood action movies, dictatorial management is ineffective in large-scale crises. Experienced operators in the field have better knowledge and more current information than remote dictators or their mercenary agents do. In 2015, the price of oil dropped dramatically.

Turnaround 42

Turnaround Agile Operations System 42

Harvard Business

APRIL 23, 2018

Since the Apollo program, NASA has faced funding cuts, competition from other nations for space leadership, and a radical restructuring of its operating environment due to the emergence of commercial space – all of which have forced the organization to change its ways of thinking and operating.

Operations 28

Operations Government Development Engineering 28

Confessions of a Consultant

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Many people will already be familiar with the system in operation at 3M where people are allowed to devote 15% of their time and budget to any project that they wish. 6th Commandment: People will embrace change if they construct it. What speed is the car travelling? Do I have enough fuel to get to the destination?

Energy 40

Energy System Advertising Management 40