Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have a standup which is more like a serial status report at least once a day for an hour. When I work with these teams or their managers, I realize they're not demoing or retrospecting on a regular basis. Worse, these people and teams don't feel any satisfaction with their products. I can't get anything done. That's not all.

Agile 87

Agile Culture Efficiency Management 87

Markovitz Consulting

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Not to be outdone, NPR reported that Microsoft Japan moved to a four-day workweek this summer while increasing productivity by 40%. There’s certainly some truth to that argument.

Time Management 145

Time Management Balance Sheet Management Software 145

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Project management risks. Managing the supply chain. Talent management. .

Engineering 98

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 98

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.

Management 52

Management Report Resources Efficiency 52

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. For example, businesses like Netflix, Youtube, Amazon, and Airbnb use AI-powered recommendation systems to suggest movies, videos, products, and rental properties based on a user’s browsing history, past purchases, and revealed preferences based on past behavior.

Data 147

Data Operations Efficiency System 147

Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Flow Efficiency In How Centralization Decisions Create Friction, Increase Cycle Time, and Cost Money, Part 1, I discussed how removing support staff for departments and managers created longer cycle times. Now, it's time for Economies of Scale and how that ties into resource efficiency thinking.

Metrics 63

Metrics How To Efficiency Resources 63

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. .

Management 52

Management Data Resources System 52

Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

You might even call them/use them as product teams. You might wonder about organizing all the work as product work. The “Typical Product Development Organization” shows the kind of organization I see most often. The middle managers—the directors—often reflect layers in the architecture.

Productivity 74

Productivity Agile Culture Efficiency 74

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?

Management 52

Management Resources Software Analysis 52

Epicflow

APRIL 24, 2023

In a nutshell, you can optimize project resources by means of: Maximizing resources’ productivity; Balancing people’s workloads; Preventing additional expenses; Minimization and timely detection of bottlenecks. Let’s review the factors that prevent such companies from efficient resource utilization.

Resources 52

Resources Software Management Efficiency 52

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 29, 2024

Financial Management: Effective financial management is crucial for small businesses. Operational Efficiency: Streamlining operations enhances efficiency. Limited Resources: Consultants help small businesses optimize their resources, ensuring efficient utilization.

Small Business 52

Small Business Consulting Enterprise Efficiency 52

PM Alliance

JANUARY 7, 2022

The core functions of project management are the same as they’ve always been, but much has changed in the rest of the business world that influences how project teams plan, monitor, and execute projects. Pushing stock reports out once a month no longer meets most collaborators’ needs or expectations.

Management 52

Management Travel Education Tools 52

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 5, 2024

Fact: HubSpot reports that 81% of shoppers conduct online research before making a purchase. Fact: The Packaging Digest reports that 72% of consumers believe that packaging design influences their purchasing decisions. Statistic: According to Nielsen, 59% of consumers prefer to buy new products from brands familiar to them.

Retail 52

Retail Consulting Trends Efficiency 52

Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Operational Bottlenecks : Inefficient processes affecting productivity and seamless operations. Operational Efficiency : Analyzing and streamlining processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Operational Excellence : Improved efficiency leading to cost savings and resource optimization.

Small Business 52

Small Business Consulting Boston Consulting Group Efficiency 52

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Being a successful project manager is not just about creating good plans and schedules and telling the team members what they should work on. What else should a project manager know to succeed in their duties and guide projects to their successful completion? Obviously, stressed and overloaded employees cannot be productive.

Management 52

Management Resources Efficiency Software 52

Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 11, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization Consultants help clients streamline operations, optimize processes, and improve efficiency across departments. A report by Harvard Business Review found that companies working with consultants experienced a 28% increase in profitability.

Consulting 52

Consulting Deloitte Efficiency McKinsey 52

Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Whether it’s optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing marketing strategies, or making data-driven decisions, the journey towards increased profitability is often complex. Financial Management : Ensuring optimal financial health through prudent budgeting, cash flow management, and resource allocation.

Consulting 52

Consulting Cash Flow Efficiency Financial 52

Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In this part, I’ll discuss an option for a product-oriented organization. Consider a Product-Oriented Organization. Instead of organizing by function, consider a product-oriented organization. Again, I am not saying this is the only way a product organization would look, but this is a possibility. What do you do?

Productivity 65

Productivity Agile Efficiency Management 65

Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 22, 2024

Consultants focus on financial management, cost optimization, revenue generation, and profitability analysis, driving financial results and enhancing shareholder value. Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization Efficient operations are essential for business success and competitiveness.

Consulting 52

Consulting PricewaterhouseCoopers Enterprise Operations 52

Progressus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The functionality necessary to complete these project management processes is simply not accessible from a simple General Ledger (GL) only. They find out quickly that using spreadsheets which aren’t integrated with the GL causes project information to be stored in multiple data silos, increasing the likelihood of reporting errors.

Resources 52

Resources Report ROI Data 52

1 to 1

JULY 5, 2023

According to 2023 Omdia research: 62% of companies can’t engage across channels in a personalized way 55% can’t predict customer needs 42% are challenged with using data to obtain customer insights Generative AI is changing this landscape, D’Antonio said, by enabling personalized responses, content, and product decisions.

Report 26

Report Conference Efficiency Agile 26

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. .

Resources 52

Resources Management Efficiency How To 52

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.

Management 52

Management Software Operations System 52

PM Alliance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And this doesn’t just mean understanding project management software. In addition to solutions used for traditional project management tasks , technologies are also an integral part of most other day-to-day activities. Technology is present every day in almost every workflow.

Software 100

Software Tools Training Training 100

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Even when managers try to create cross-functional teams, the teams still have dependencies. Here's what happens with code review (see the image): We have a cross-functional team, Jane, Peter, and Tim, along with a product owner, Allan. He also includes problem reports. Jane and Peter are developers, Tim is a tester.

Efficiency 90

Efficiency Guidelines Tools Resources 90

Epicflow

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When your project is in progress, you as a project manager or business leader will definitely want to know how things are going and have an opportunity to check it at any moment. Besides, together with project measurement methods, different kinds of reports are used to compare an actual project performance to its baseline.

Resources 52

Resources Report Software Efficiency 52

Peter Stark

MARCH 7, 2023

One of the most common mistakes that managers make is not having one-on-one meetings with their direct reports or not holding meetings with any kind of consistency. That should be enough for any leader to jump on board with wanting to hold one-on-one meetings with their direct reports. Why are these important, you might ask?

Meeting 26

Meeting Productivity Report Benchmarking 26

Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Cost Optimization In the competitive retail environment, operational efficiency is crucial for success. Strategic Merchandising and Inventory Management Effective merchandising and inventory management are pivotal for retail success.

Retail 52

Retail Consulting Trends McKinsey 52

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.

Operations 52

Operations Management Methodologies System 52

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Bank’s Income Statement It’s important to note that banks have diverse product offerings and client types, and the reporting of business lines such as retail banking, wholesale banking, and wealth management can vary between different banks. the spread). Image 3: Illustrative example of a bank’s operating expenses 4.

Banking 88

Banking Balance Sheet Operations Financial 88

Business Consulting Agency

MAY 19, 2023

Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement Streamlining operations and improving efficiency is essential for businesses to thrive. A report by Aberdeen Group found that companies working with consultants achieved a 28% improvement in operational efficiency.

Consulting 52

Consulting Technology Implementation Cash Flow Talent 52

Harmonious Workplaces

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When auditing a sales report, the CRM manager notices the report omits contact information for many company accounts. The sales manager states that he doesn’t trust the other salespeople to not “steal his contacts,” so he does not report contact information, communications, or other data pertaining to his deals.

Leadership 52

Leadership Sales Nonprofit Culture 52

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?

Resources 36

Resources Management How To Training 36

Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Everywhere you look online during the 2023 holiday season, you’ll see three things: A ridiculous amount of ads for products you don’t need or want… but might buy anyway. News of layoffs or companies reporting the deferment of hiring decisions until mid-January. Indeed reports that hiring has cooled significantly.

Recruiting 96

Recruiting Recruitment Talent Case Interview 96

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, by harnessing the power of modern technology, organizations can revolutionize their governance practices, making them more efficient, transparent, and enjoyable for all stakeholders involved. In doing so, the company can comply with regulatory requirements while at the same time building credibility with investors and customers.

Government 78

Government Efficiency Tools Meeting 78

Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. Owl Labs date says they are 47% more productive. hours a week.

Leadership 101

Leadership Training Training Productivity 101

Progressus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, managing them effectively can be challenging, given the intricacies of resource management, project performance, and diverse financial elements such as billing models, regulations, and currencies. People often generate nearly 80% of the industry’s revenue, making efficient resource management critical.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Metrics Resources Sales 52