Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether implementing new technologies, restructuring operations, or fostering a culture of innovation, the role of change management, facilitated by adept business consulting services, is pivotal for companies of all sizes.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The biggest one I see is the difference between Theory X and Theory Y management : the idea that people are resources who need to be pushed to work, or the idea that people want to do a great job for the company. Agile approaches challenge the management mindset and therefore the corporate culture.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Culture is the one thing that impacts everything. An innovation culture supports beliefs and feelings about the importance of innovation, as well as habits that encourage research and development. Here are three proven steps that will move your company closer toward an innovation culture. This culture highlights coming in first.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 13, 2021

” And the middle managers? The current culture pulls them one way. That's the middle management freeze. The culture changes—or lack of changes—freeze them. The middle managers think they can't easily change the culture. See A Contrarian’s Perspective on Agile Mindset, Behaviors, Culture.).

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Epicflow

AUGUST 11, 2022

It may seem the outcomes of effective change management are obvious – if positive transformations have happened, the process was effective. . However, the present-day ever-evolving business environment demonstrates that change management is rather a journey than a destination. Change management performance .

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One of my reviewers for the Modern Management Made Easy books asked a fascinating question: I've never seen this many women in management or in senior leadership positions. And, if you look at other country's cultures , you can see the US might rank the highest on Individualism. And, the managers?

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Effective Managers

MARCH 27, 2024

In the fast-paced and evolving world of management consulting, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. The introduction of ISO 20700, the first global service delivery standard for management consultants, marks a significant milestone in this pursuit. Enhancing Credibility and Trust For management consultants, credibility is key.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Thriving company cultures are possible. They just require an actionable understanding of company culture and the ability of leaders to transform values into actions. Here is how you can set your company up with thriving culture. Why a positive company culture makes a big difference. Organizational culture is complex.

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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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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

McKinsey & Company discovered that data-driven firms are 23 times more likely to acquire customers , six times more likely to retain them, and 19 times more likely to be profitable than their counterparts without a data-driven culture. However, it's crucial to have a consistent and efficient method for tracking progress.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is often a major cultural change to fully embrace this level of process management. Leaders describe a cultural journey from a hero-focused company to a process-focused company. The goal is to establish efficient processes with consistent, smooth execution rather than relying upon local heroes to save the day.

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LSA Global

APRIL 23, 2024

The Strategic Account Management Training results were: 92.8% Sales managers and their teams learned how to truly understand, navigate, manage, and grow buyers and influencers at their top client accounts. Learn more about getting aligned.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Steve, a software development manager, thought John was a “10x” developer. Managers can support their teams in many ways. You don't want to reinforce resource efficiency, even though you rewarded the person for that all along. Instead, you want to reinforce flow efficiency. Visualize the Team's System.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Jim, a relatively new manager said, “I don't have nearly enough time. I asked him to eyeball the Management Time Sheet (link is to the google sheet) and see where he spent his time. Isn't that the right way to manage?” If you're moving from first-level management up to director, it's the same idea.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Successful project delivery is usually a result of efficient management of both workflow and resources. In a multi-project environment, ensuring productive work of team members gains even more importance: resources are shared by concurrent projects, and their fruitful work on them will be impossible without wise resource management. .

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 4, 2020

I told the story of Cliff, a manager who wanted to understand why the projects were so late. ” I said, “Managers might spend as little as a quarter and as much as a year or two. .” ” In my experience, when organizations want to use agile approaches or transform in some way, the managers start with the teams.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When lacking, company performance and culture suffer. An organizational culture of accountability is architected. Here are five psychological levers for creating workplace accountability and making it a part of your company culture. In a toxic culture without accountability, employees ignore, deny, blame and play the victim.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 30, 2021

The culture in your organization matters. The concept of organization culture is popular right now. ASs a result, many owners are thinking about a high-performance culture, and how to go about it. First, let’s see what it really is: What Is a High-Performance Culture? It is their manager. In one word – yes.

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LSA Global

APRIL 18, 2024

How to Influence Your Team as a Manager The ability to influence your team as a manager has a direct correlation to individual and team success. The ability to influence your team as a manager helps you and your team to mobilize resources, drive organizational change , and get results with others.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They claim it's “Economies of scale,” and the combined organization will save money by centralizing “overhead” and flattening management. And, the managers. Worse, the new management asks managers to “reapply” for their old jobs, the jobs they have right now.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 14, 2019

This post is about how management fits into agile approaches. Too often, managers think “agile” is for others, specifically teams of people. Teams need to figure out how to manage their WIP, collaborate with the customer, and deliver something small every day. That's a cultural change to self-managing teams.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 19, 2017

History & Culture. The firm believes in people who do things – the hat jugglers, the to-do list junkies, the masters of getting it done faster, better and more efficiently than ever before – whether that’s balancing the household budget, running a business, or paying taxes. Are you an employer, recruiter, or hiring manager?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The main objective for each project is value-add for the client, and technology can improve both the effectiveness of the solutions offered as well as the efficiency with which those solutions are created. Thanduxolo Love Mtsweni is a Management Consultant Analyst at Accenture in South Africa.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 12, 2023

During the month of October, I had the pleasure of learning Organizational Development (OD) and Change Leadership from The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. Preparing organizations to handle change both efficiently and sustainably requires a systematic approach. References Graham, J., Woodmass, K.,

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 17, 2021

At a recent talk about the Career Ladder posts , someone asked this question: Can managers pair effectively? Some managers job-share. However, job-sharing is not a pair of managers working together. Managers work sequentially when they job-share. However, managers don't create products. That's a great question.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Improved efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness. Digital Transformation and Innovation Technology consultants play a crucial role in driving digital transformation initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. Increased operational efficiency and workflow optimization.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

———— History & Culture. However, the pay grade at middle management makes it less than an ideal transition point for consulting top performers – get in early, or wait it out. GP workplace culture tends to vary significantly from location to location. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 28, 2023

Fostering a culture of continuous learning within organizations boosts employee engagement and satisfaction and fuels innovation, growth, and long-term success. Encourage managers and leaders to prioritize learning, provide resources for skill development, and recognize and reward employees who actively pursue learning initiatives.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 11, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization Consultants help clients streamline operations, optimize processes, and improve efficiency across departments. Change Management and Transformation Business consultants play a crucial role in change management, organizational transformation, and culture alignment.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Founded in 1989 by three former consultants of the MAC Group (a boutique sales and distribution consulting firm), Cornerstone Research was established to be very different than the general management consulting firm it was birthed from; focused on unique clients, managing delicate client relationships, and offering specialized work.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

If you read my scaling agile series , you can see that becoming an agile organization requires seeing your organization as a system with a culture. If you don’t also address the cultural problems of rewards, you won’t continue with your agile transformation. How can you see your system and your culture?

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Effective Managers

APRIL 8, 2021

Organizations today need efficient managers to nurture a culture where there are precise models for accountability and authority. In other words, every employee in the organization should be clear on how it’s managed and how to collaborate with others. Managers Who Lead and Leaders Who Manage. Key Takeaways.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 8, 2024

Financial Management and Analysis Financial management is a cornerstone of small business success. Consultants assist in financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, and identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, leveraging small business consulting services can be a game-changer, providing expert guidance, strategic insights, and actionable solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and success. Benefits of small business consulting services are outlined.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 19, 2022

Every project management activity doesn’t exist in isolation – they are all related to and dependent on each other, may have competing requirements and/or shared resources. To make sure that the process of orchestrating projects across the whole environment runs like clockwork, project integration management should be applied. .

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Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

During the recent decade, companies have been making efforts to transform their business processes and culture to turn into data-driven organizations. . However, according to the survey by NewVantage Partners [1] conducted in 2021, only 24% of companies have managed to develop into data-driven ones. Cultural challenges.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They wanted participants of the First Time People Manager Training to learn and practice the key leadership mindsets and behaviors that inspire, engage, and empower others to do their best work. The candidates for this new manager training program demonstrated leadership potential and were being developed to be a first time people leader.

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