Strategic Planning and Management Insights

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. We know the essential systems and processes needed in order to align teams, develop strategies, and execute plans.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 30, 2023

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Distribution Channels The wealth management landscape consists of a range of distribution channels, ranging from high touch (i.e.,

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

I attended a meeting led by the VP of construction for a company for which I was the VP of marketing. After all, I have been there — I owned and operated a storefront business and served as an executive for organizations of various types throughout my career. I feel a kindred connection with those who own or operate organizations.

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Develop and align talent. Develop the optimal portfolio of differentiated brands. Operate more efficiently. Just pick one or more phrases, string them together using words like, "using," and a bit of reconjugation and you''re on your way. Act in collaboration. Break existing paradigms. Commit to quality. Enable technology.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 25, 2023

Not Enough Executive Team Trust, Norms, and Processes Executive teams do not all develop in the same way at the same speed. Silo-based Perspective Research by Accenture found that found that de-siloed teams that operate fluidly are 28 percent more likely to achieve the highest levels of growth.

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 13, 2023

Improved Decision-Making Informed decision-making is a cornerstone of successful business operations. Consultants streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and identify areas for operational efficiency, translating into tangible financial benefits over time.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2017

Given political climates around the world and a new wariness around international cooperation, the private sector could find itself in the hot seat: trying to pick up the slack on big issues from climate change to sustainable development. But when confronted with a construct such as this, companies may struggle with where to begin.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How do these developments impact the special services and consultancy sector? For example, when a shell company located in a low tax jurisdiction has no business operations other than being the formal owner of valuable intellectual property, and collecting royalty fees for it. How are these firms likely to react in response?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

An interesting finding from this study was that Africans rank China alongside the USA as having a top development model for their countries. Infrastructure development is one of the key reasons why Africans hold a positive view of China’s involvement in Africa.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 14, 2022

The truth is, there are many reasons employees become less likely to provide constructive feedback as you move up in an organization. Developing good habits for getting constructive feedback improves your ability to grow your career and business. Developing Good Feedback Habits. Be the change you want to see.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Small startup firms are already developing proprietary technologies — such as machine vision, deep learning, and other innovations —– that could help large investors evaluate opportunities and risks with far greater accuracy and efficiency than was previously possible.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

Speaking about power structures, in financial institutions the power and influence lies with the operating units as they are the profit centers, and the leaders of these operating units own the profit and loss (P&L). In internal strategy, your reward for doing great work is to have fast-tracked entry into the operating units.

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Halo Psych

MARCH 23, 2023

Contextual resilience – understanding the overall framework in which the resilient organisation must operate. For example, local government operates in a wider framework involving others, such as Central Government. Give constructive feedback to others, including those more senior. Why is resilience so important?

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Rick Conlow

MAY 31, 2023

Our assessment identified a silo mentality throughout the organization and minimal leadership development or training. We addressed the issues with new communication channels, customer service and quality initiatives, on-going quality leadership training for all leaders (executives, too), and team development applications.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

McKinsey is still well-networked in the region, and doing substantial work in sectors including: banking, industrials, telecoms, energy, real estate, construction, health care, and diversified conglomerates. If you have an MBA and are interested in actuarial work, EY’s Middle East operation is a great place to get your foot in the door.

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Progressus

MARCH 1, 2024

When to Use: Ideal for businesses aiming to enhance operational efficiency, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and foster team collaboration. Streamlining Communication and Collaboration in Remote Teams Problem: A software development company with a globally distributed team faced challenges in communication and collaboration.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The current product development playbook is outdated, too detailed, and is not aligned with the new strategy. The team needs to scale to meet new and future challenges and be able to support a strong, integrated, and collaborative matrix operating model.

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LSA Global

MAY 20, 2023

The highly customized action learning for leadership development program for new managers and supervisors consisted of 6 virtual workshops occurring approximately every other week. It focused on the following areas: Inspiring Others Inspiring influencers are focused and create clarity about what is important and why.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Develop New Managers New people managers need meaningful support to be set up for success. If you want to really improve manager competence and confidence, we recommend you take a highly customized action learning leadership development approach. Because we measured over 800 successful (e.g.,

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Effective Managers

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

More importantly, it is the first ISO service delivery standard for professional services in the world and, therefore, “marks an essential milestone in further development” of the consulting industry. Further, it is a guideline, not a compliance standard and is flexible in its application. Expect announcement soon.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Businesses need leaders able to take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with a diverse workforce. Employees are more likely to provide constructive criticism and engage in productive conflict without fear of exclusion or retaliation. Servant-leadership: Developments in theory and research.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The construct they built was based on personality traits displayed in the characters of Machiavelli’s literary work The Prince. Training and Development: Bringing out the best in all personality types includes training and development. So, what is your real leadership challenge? References: Christie, R., & & Geis, F.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 23, 2018

Years ago, when she was an attorney in Boston, Gloria chaired a committee in charge of building the Massachusetts Convention Center, an $800 million construction project along the waterfront. .” Over her long career, her empathetic ways have been put to the test. And I think he realized that we didn’t need to be enemies.

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LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. Let’s delve into the intricacies of constructing an effective sales strategy that makes sense to your people, your customers, and your business as a whole.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 15, 2020

He played to the media and threatened to move his operations. ” I add that to be a great leader a person needs to act boldly and consistently while communicating with people: positively, constructively, consistently and with empathy. The leaders of GM and Tesla showed up in the press. Hope you enjoy this and get value.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 9, 2023

The debt ceiling is a statutory limit on the amount of money the United States government can borrow to fund its operations. Foster dialogue and compromise: Politicians should engage in constructive dialogue and be willing to compromise to reach a bipartisan solution. Its ugly face revealed itself again around the debt ceiling issue.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 30, 2015

For example, please consider Greece Will No Longer Deal with ‘Troika’, Yanis Varoufakis Says Greece will no longer co-operate with the “troika” of international lenders that has overseen its four-year bailout programme, the country’s finance minister said. Calling the Troika " Rottenly Constructed " surely sets the tone for Greece.

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Consulting Success

JULY 17, 2017

Start small and sell the end vision — how consultants can construct a valuable partnership with anyone from small startups to $2 billion companies. He helps incubate technology-oriented startup initiatives within other companies, including new business units, innovation areas, and new product development.

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Consulting and Organizational Management

MARCH 5, 2012

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) — “Prehistoric OD” By Carter McNamara on March 5, 2012. What are our operating assumptions and where did they come from? Translate This. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 22, 2022

Numerous research studies have linked hope with many individual, team, and organizational benefits, including: Increased revenue and decreased operating costs. Developing a vision is an exercise of both the head and the heart, it takes some time, it always involves a group of people, and it is tough to do well." & Srivastva, S.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Political savvy is understanding the reasons for the meetings before the meetings and using those constructs to get your message across. Understanding these stages helps you paint a picture of what's next for an organization and why and how they need to mature their leadership and operating practices. Political savvy.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Are you ready to develop your team's ability consistently to track, monitor and report data? Are you having a strategy meeting soon?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2013

Your employer operates with the express aim of benefiting members of the community and reinvests all profits to further its social aims. Imagine waking up in a world where you feel positive and motivated about going to work, knowing that your work provides value to customers in a way that is sustainable and responsible.

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Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

It happens time and again, such as … … when the head of business development is sure that a major customer is locked in despite a shift in order quantities. The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) recommends that leaders take regular Clarity Breaks. Let’s put some constructive feedback – dare I say, even criticism? –

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

Provide Professional Development and Training Opportunities: Offer remote employees opportunities for skill development and career growth. Regular Performance Feedback: Provide regular and constructive feedback to remote workers. One manager sent emails at all hours of the day and expected people to respond.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Established in 1989, Accenture operates in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1983, A&M operates in 38 cities worldwide. Applied Value offers strategy, finance, and operations management services. Kearney operates across 55 locations world wide. Bain operates in 47 offices across 30 countries.

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BCG

OCTOBER 26, 2016

lthough the engineering, construction, and services (ECS) industry continues to lag substantially behind the broader market, a doom-and-gloom outlook is by no means warranted. Infrastructure construction companies continue to outperform. Infrastructure construction companies had a median TSR of 8% from 2011 through 2015.

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