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, the managers? Not an even 50-50 split, but many more women managers than in the US. Not tools, not technology, and definitely not process.

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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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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

As work and non-work activities become increasingly blended, having a clear purpose and creating your own definition of work-life balance will be critical to a sustainable career. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. Managing time is no different. Manage your tasks.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

Your previous managers and potential managers don’t see the value of someone in your position. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job. In product development, line jobs contribute to the products themselves, which means they contribute to revenue.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

By definition, we stand outside of the system we analyze, troubleshoot, or design. Freelancers use artistic or technical skill to generate work products. They tend to do more tactical work, as opposed to the strategic problem solving of consultants or the creative production of freelancers. Let’s set the record straight again.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

One of the big problems I see with a product orientation (as opposed to a project) is in preparing for ongoing work. You might not start the next project for this product after you complete this project. However, if you want to develop a product orientation, you’ll need to consider the future. We call it technical debt.

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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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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 3, 2019

Associate Product Manager (APM) positions are well known in Silicon Valley as rotational, mentorship-focused programs designed to accelerate the careers of young aspiring product managers. Your manager and organization structure may spend extra time with you, because you are one of their first APM hires.

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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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Epicflow

MARCH 16, 2023

According to Gartner , by 2030, 80% of project managers’ tasks will be run by AI, powered by big data, machine learning (ML), and natural language processing. This statement was perceived as a threat to project managers, whose job was supposed to be undertaken by AI-driven project management software. But is this really so?

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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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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. The product is done, done, done.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We were exchanging ideas about definitive references for management consultants related to the visual aspect of presentations. What about this complicated feature in the product? My level of awareness was heightened this week by correspondence with the brilliant Mac Hodell (former Principal at BCG). How to maximize Impact:Time?

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Start with your own definition of “brand”: Mine is that your brand is the accumulation of all of the contact you have with your target market, good or bad, over time. Brand Management comes down to 3 questions: Who is your target? Share Dave Wakeman’s Business of Value 1. You don’t need other bogus Ps or some other framework.

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Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2018

Productive: “Achieving or producing a significant amount of result.” ” As a time management coach, I’m keenly aware that you could answer the question “Am I productive enough?” I’m also familiar with the fact that individuals fall on a productivity spectrum.

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Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Conflict that Breaks Your Business Internationally renowned conflict mediator Daniel Dana has one of the simplest yet most comprehensive definitions of unhealthy conflict. This is a great definition because it reminds us of three things: First, only one person needs to be upset for there to be a conflict situation.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

People Managers Are Overwhelmed Being a people manager has always been a tough job. The challenges caused by COVID have made it even more challenging to lead and manage people. especially for middle managers. How can you help managers combat a lack of resources?

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 4, 2021

Big product issues: Why we are working on this project at this time. The purpose of this product. How those customers will interact with this product. Please notice these ideas are about the products, and why the organization exists. Definitely, the “best” kind of coffee or tea. The organization’s overall purpose.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Aron Vellekoop Len/Getty Images.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Definitions. Are you creating remarkable products? REMARKABLE products are products that are worth making a remark about. Management Consulting. Helpful Links. by Tom Spencer on December 15, 2011 · 0 comments. in Business Strategy. Case in point, the latest version of the NAO humanoid robot. Categories.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 1, 2024

As part of their filtering process, potential clients/hiring managers want to see how you work. While managers think they will get useful results, too often, they don't. And because the hiring manager is only thinking of their time, they don't consider offering you any compensation for your time. That's fine.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

A question I was asked: Is this target definition too vague for my Fishing Line: “Vice presidents of product management or product marketing in B2B organizations that sell complex products and services to risk averse industries.” What is your answer to this consultant? Do you think his target is too vague?

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. Read more: A Business Case in Project Management: Why Start a Project? Read further to get a handle on them.

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Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2022

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? How do I best structure the role of an COO or operations manager. What qualifications should an operations manager or COO have? Many of our clients are reaching out to us at a time of growth.

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MishTalk

JULY 14, 2017

The Fed G17 report shows Industrial Production is up 0.4% Mining is once again the highlight of an otherwise soft industrial production report. Mining is once again the highlight of an otherwise soft industrial production report. percent for a third straight sharp increase, mining pulled industrial production up 0.4

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In this article, we’re presenting the most significant indicators of bad resource allocation and suggesting tips on how to improve it with a resource management solution. The key to employee productivity and excellent project results is balanced workload. Regularly missed deadlines can’t be ignored by a resource/project manager. .

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Epicflow

JUNE 22, 2022

Successful project delivery is the main goal of project management efforts, but what does project success really mean? Project Success Criteria: Definition and Importance. For example, a project manager may consider a project to be successful when it’s completed without a delay and budget overrun. Project management success.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. Workers with great managers tend to perform well and experience higher positive affect.

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Consulting and Organizational Management

MAY 27, 2010

A Definition and Implementation of Organizational Change By Jim Smith on May 27, 2010. See the model, “Definition and Implementation of Organizational Change.” FreeMgmtLibrary said: Consulting Blog: A Definition and Implementation of Organizational Change [link] [.]. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. Read more.].

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Your business just launched a new product and needs to market it. Market trends have changed, and you want to make sure the product will reach the correct target customer. Clients may need help with market research, competitor analysis, growth strategies, supply chain optimization, product development, or a range of other issues.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

A more useful definition might be someone who sees an opportunity to create value and is willing to take a risk to capitalize on that opportunity; some elements of this are opportunity spotting, risk taking, and value creation. But is that all there is? Maybe we need to expand what “entrepreneur” means.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 3, 2023

Evidence from a global study by Gallup revealed that 49% of leaders and 42% of non-managers struggle with anxiety at work. Role ambiguity increases non-productive conflict and employee burnout even when a team has good working relationships. International Journal of Law and Management, 61(2), 434-454. link] McCormak, N.

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2019

If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good. Taiichi Ohno, one of the fathers of the Toyota production system, described three manufacturing evils that companies should avoid: mura (unevenness), muri (overburden), and muda (waste).

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Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2017

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. At first glance, the definition of productivity appears remarkably similar. Let me explain.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 19, 2018

It may sound lofty, even a bit naïve, but there is a model for how a more robust and sustainable definition of success can work — and it’s been working for a long time. There are no public shareholders clamoring for higher dividends, no hedge funds gorging on management fees.

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2019

If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good. Last week , I wrote about how the unpredictability of “management by walking around” disrupts daily operations in an organization and leads to mura (unevenness), muri (overburden), and muda (waste).

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ConsultX

MARCH 8, 2022

A Traditional Consultant Let’s start by looking at the definition and role of a consultant. Wikipedia states: The consultant is in a role of sharing her or his knowledge and advice In recent years, we’ve seen sales-people take on the title of consultant, as they provide advice on the product they’re selling. Accelo states: ?”A

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