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Why you need a COO or operations manager

Asamby Consulting

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Either their operations have grown quite a bit or they are in the midst of growing. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? But there are a few questions: Why is it necessary to hire an operations person? We answer with a resounding yes.

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Back office vs. front office: how to boost efficiency and productivity between both offices

1 to 1

That’s why it’s critical to keep both front and back office operations running smoothly and effectively. Yet, in many businesses, there is often some overlap and confusion over what defines the roles of a front office and back office, making it difficult to prioritize an area for greater efficiency and productivity. Learn more.

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Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency

Harvard Business

Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. Efficiency is about doing the same with less. Let me explain.

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What Skills Do Firms Want in Aspiring Consultants?

Tom Spencer

Even in day to day scenarios like team meetings, conflict resolution, and decision making, good leadership is essential to ensure smooth operations within the firm. The project leader or engagement manager might spearhead the problem definition process and assign entire sub-problems to the team.

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What does a Business Consultant do?

ConsultX

A Traditional Consultant Let’s start by looking at the definition and role of a consultant. The definition of a Business Consultant Unsurprisingly, we would define a Business Consultant as a professional giving expert advice on Business to an organisation or individual. Accelo states: ?”A

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People over Profit Book Review

Management Consulted

The book is definitely addressed to entrepreneurs, but even if you aren’t planning on starting a business, author Dale Partridge has some great insights on our culture of consumerism, as well as what makes healthy culture in business. The ending does not completely undermine the entire book, but it definitely does not reaffirm its message.

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Managed Desktop: The Best Ways to Update Apps

Kraft Kennedy

Managed Desktop takes over the mundane and monotonous background IT tasks that have no direct impact for the lawyers within a firm and allows the IT department to devote its energy to higher-level tasks that address pain points and add value to daily operations. What could go wrong if you DIY?