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How Cloud Computing Is Changing Management

Harvard Business

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?

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Upgrade your Legacy System without Disrupting your Project-based Organization

Progressus

According to the United States Government Accountability Office , ten of the government’s legacy systems cost approximately $337 million annually to operate and maintain. Legacy systems are outdated computer systems, software applications, and technologies designed to perform specific tasks in a specific way. What are Legacy Systems?

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

Epicflow

2024 Healthcare Project Delivery Conference January, 30-31, San Diego, USA This year’s conference will focus on implementing developments in procurement, design, financing, and O&M in healthcare projects. The other track, Product Design and Management, will attract product managers, UI/UX designers, and researchers.

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Towers Watson Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

The practice areas at Towers Watson reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm: Communication and Change Management. Corporate Risk Management and Risk Financing. HR Software. Risk Software Solutions. Talent Management. Technology and Software Overview.

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Robo-Advisers Are Coming to Consulting and Corporate Strategy

Harvard Business

Companies are both operators and investors. Companies in every industry can benefit from making more data and algorithm-based decisions in areas of internal operations and finance. Shift to providing advice on business models, not just strategy and operations. Analytics are growing in every business function and industry.

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What the Best Transformational Leaders Do

Harvard Business

The list includes a health care company that was once near bankruptcy (DaVita), a software firm whose stock price stagnated for a decade (Microsoft), a travel website that faced overwhelming competition (Priceline), a food giant that seemed to lose its focus (Danone), and a steel company that faced new pressure from lower-cost rivals (ThyssenKrupp).