Johanna Rothman

JUNE 24, 2020

In a conversation about product quality, the product owner said, “If the testers found the problems faster, we would be done faster.” That's because product development is a system of work. If you pressure one piece of the system and don't accommodate that pressure elsewhere, you create bad products.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 23, 2011

When people think about consultants, they often think about those that work for companies like McKinsey, Accenture, Deloitte, etc. These are companies that are essentially independent from product vendors. However, there are a number of companies that provide consulting or professional services as part of product companies (e.g.,

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Progressus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Progressus adds key project accounting and project management functionality to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central specifically designed for consulting, technology services, architecture, engineering, and other project-centric firms like software publishers and industrial equipment manufacturers.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 4, 2017

I wrote the following post in response to someone on Quora who asked me about innovative methods that management consultants use to pitch clients instead of using PowerPoint presentations. Surprisingly, one can go a long way with Powerpoint presentations. I brought perspectives on starting up new business initiatives.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 23, 2021

As someone currently in management consulting who has previously done tech sales for a major software company, I was amused by Martin Keller’s article championing tech sales (sometimes known as consultative or customer success driven sales) over management consulting.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 13, 2024

Several reasons: No manager cares about “agile” even if they care about agility. That means everyone needs to understand what managers care about and want: more net income. And when the customers refer others to the product and the company, that customer value increases even more.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 8, 2024

This is where small business consulting services step in, offering tailored guidance and support across various critical areas. Let’s delve into the benefits and essential assistance that small business consultants provide to help these enterprises thrive. Empowering small business growth through consulting services.

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Epicflow

APRIL 24, 2023

In a nutshell, you can optimize project resources by means of: Maximizing resources’ productivity; Balancing people’s workloads; Preventing additional expenses; Minimization and timely detection of bottlenecks. Poor competence management With rapid technological development, the demand for employees’ skills is changing, too.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

As a former consultant, attending and facilitating meetings was probably where I spent most of my time. In this post, I will share my learnings on running virtual meetings to help you be more productive remotely. You can use the below resources from major video chat software providers to optimize your connection.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A client wants to know how best to calculate their software capitalization. There's a great introduction article, Capitalization of software development costs.). Let's assume everyone works together, on one project (product, if you prefer). See Minimum Product Outcomes for more details.). Capitalization for Agile Work.

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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. Wealth Management vs Asset Management Many people interchangeably use the term asset and wealth management.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) Then, in Part 2 , I asked those unemployed agilists to review their functional skills, the skills people need to do a product development job well. Just look at the manifesto.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As a consultant, I create many kinds of information products: both writing and speaking. That allows me the most flexibility in my product development. However, too many organizations don't differentiate between what they need to ship as experiments and when to finalize the product. I use that feedback to build more MVPs.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 6, 2023

Several people on social media have denigrated the terms “project manager” and “program manager.” ” These people claim there is no need for either role in an effective team, especially an agile team because the team can manage its own deliverables. Facilitating the team's collaboration.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 20, 2012

Over the years, I have had to opportunity to manage different groups and perhaps more importantly observe how different managers and consultants face obstacles. For example, suppose a manager wants to adapt a software product for an adjacent customer market.

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Markovitz Consulting

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Not to be outdone, NPR reported that Microsoft Japan moved to a four-day workweek this summer while increasing productivity by 40%. There’s certainly some truth to that argument.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consulting is one of the most prestigious careers you can pursue upon graduation. Every year thousands flock to apply to top consulting firms such as McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). For instance, 3 years at MBB might be equated to 5-6 years of experience in a typical office environment.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

What are the top power skills that every organizational consultant ought to have? Today, I want to connect more specifically with those building an organizational consulting or coaching practice not just because of the money but because they want to make a difference. A good org consultant knows organizational anatomy.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 24, 2019

When I started graduate school three years ago, I had only a marginal interests in pursuing a management consulting career. Low and behold, I’ll be starting my first day in management consulting in New York City a month from now. Why Management Consulting Didn’t Appeal to Me… At First… and Why I Was Wrong.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

In the context of project management, a roadmap can span across multiple timelines for continuous product development. Why do you need a product roadmap? A roadmap is crucial for visualizing a product’s strategy that is aligned with your business goals, while incorporating customer insights for future developments.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 17, 2022

In Part 1 , I said that product roadmaps are not like car roadmaps. If I stretch that analogy a little, managers need to see where we are predictable for the next bit of time, and the options we see for the future. Too often, I see very predictable roadmaps for managers. Not every product has the same need for innovation.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 28, 2019

Many of my clients want to create long-term plans, based on data with short validity, even for products in a high state of change. I suspect the first question is how much change do you need in your product, not how good your information is, or how much planning you need. Where Is Your Product in Its Lifecycle?

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 10, 2010

One technique that I tend to use a lot in management meetings and consulting engagements involves the use of two slide types. The purpose of these slides is often to help the management team get aligned and make a critical decision about some set of issues. The first slide I call the "Seeding" slide.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

In this article, I will break down a few functionalities of Human Resource teams, and a couple of ways to get started in Human Resource Management. Within HR management, there are three main functions to be aware of. For example, in many technology companies software engineers are organized in a leveling structure. Compensation.

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PM Alliance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And this doesn’t just mean understanding project management software. There are steps project leaders can take to help their teams adjust to and capitalize on the expanding software portfolios that underpin so many workflows. Training and professional development leverage technology more than ever.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 6, 2020

In Costs of an Agile Approach for Hardware Products , I suggested that an iteration-based approach for hardware was too expensive. Agile software teams are cross-functional and interdependent. Many agile software teams have somewhere between four and seven people. Just like software.) What Does a Hardware Team Look Like?

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

We hear a lot these days about project-based organizations vs. product-based organizations. Much of what we do in software is in service of products. Products tend to evolve over time. Here are some examples of projects where we learn, but the product doesn’t change: Events, such as weddings or conferences.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Business development consulting is about helping businesses grow sales and profits in order to achieve their strategic objectives. Business development consultants enable companies to reach their full potential and rescue companies that are struggling to survive. We prefer your competitor’s product.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Apple’s and Amazon’s product lines are showcase examples of how to build a business ecosystem. In short, it means that companies are expanding beyond their traditional core products in order to increase opportunities for cross-selling and to boost customer ownership. Not likely.

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Kraft Kennedy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Sophisticated technologies like Managed Desktop make that possible, empowering the kind of consultative IT department that’s required to succeed in today’s market. With Managed Desktop, we’re leveling the playing field and providing accessible desktop management to firms of all sizes, without the prohibitive price tag.

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Consultant Ninja

JUNE 20, 2011

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Consulting Verbatims. Posted by Consultant Ninja. Labels: Bitterness , Consulting. I am a strategy consultant at.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 30, 2020

Are you a manager accustomed to Management by Walking Around and Listening (MBWAL) ? You have an opportunity to work differently as a manager. If you're creating products of any kind—especially software products—you've got a team sport. See Product Orientation Requires Technical Excellence ).

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that these projects cannot be successfully managed. The specificity of R&D project management Before we proceed to the recommendations on how to manage R&D projects effectively, let’s first examine their specificity and how they differ from other projects.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 7, 2022

Roaming through a series of management books and business coaching sessions, one can easily feel overwhelmed by the constant reappearance of certain buzzwords. Nevertheless, a case study of the IT consulting segment can readily showcase the real-life application of soft skills. And this is where soft skills come into the picture.

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