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Hidden Heroes: Business Operations in Companies of All Sizes

Tom Spencer

Business operations teams play a critical role in the success and growth of both big companies and small startups. Let’s explore the role of business operations teams in greater detail for both big companies and small startups.

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Transform Business Operations with Process Mining

Harvard Business

The most effective companies we interviewed use process mining to generate operational insights at scale, identify process inefficiencies, define targeted actions, and measure process improvements — all of which lead to value realization. It is often a major cultural change to fully embrace this level of process management.

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Operations in an Era of Radical Uncertainty

Harvard Business

Operations have always been foundational to competitive advantage, but the nature of this relationship is shifting: Historically, the strategic goal of operations was to achieve scale in order to create a sustainable efficiency advantage.

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AI-Powered Clean Tech: Transforming Business Operations

Tom Spencer

By harnessing the potential of AI, companies can optimize the integration and management of clean technologies , leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. Keeping participant numbers limited to those who are essential to the discussion is crucial for efficiency.

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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?

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The Opportunities at the Intersection of AI, Sustainability, and Project Management

Harvard Business

There are unprecedented opportunities at the intersection of AI, project management, and sustainability. It is essential for project managers to learn to implement “green algorithms,” specialized AI constructs designed to both enhance operational efficiency and prioritize sustainability.