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What Does Your Culture Value: People “Efficiency” or Work Throughput?

Johanna Rothman

Resource Efficiency. A senior manager said, “We give our resources everything they could need: technology, tools, even some training. ” “Each resource has at least two projects so they stay productive and efficient.” Resource efficiency means we watch each person's effort.

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Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1

Johanna Rothman

That creates distrust and an anti-agile culture. And all those ways require we change the culture from that of resource-efficiency thinking to flow-efficiency thinking. And all those ways require we change the culture from that of resource-efficiency thinking to flow-efficiency thinking.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Resource Management

Epicflow

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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The Secret of a Thriving Company Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

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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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

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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The Value of Continuous Learning: Strategies for Lifelong Skill Development

Clarity Consultants

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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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Time is a valuable resource and each meeting should contribute to the overall project goals. Keeping participant numbers limited to those who are essential to the discussion is crucial for efficiency. This not only ensures accountability but also contributes to a culture of responsibility and ownership within the team.

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