Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 10, 2024

Worse, these people and teams don't feel any satisfaction with their products. And all those ways require we change the culture from that of resource-efficiency thinking to flow-efficiency thinking. Flow Efficiency Cultural Changes When teams collaborate, they work in flow efficiency and often see better teamwork and throughput.

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1 to 1

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. What is the front office? Other front-office departments may include public relations, marketing, and the contact center.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 8, 2018

How do we move from a project-based organization towards a product organization? There are at least two systems of work we need to change: The management system and the culture of management. There might be more systems I don’t see yet. Work Toward the Product Organization with Team Behaviors.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

If you read my scaling agile series , you can see that becoming an agile organization requires seeing your organization as a system with a culture. You can start with teams, move to programs and the product part of the organization. How can you see your system and your culture? See Your Organization as a System.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 3, 2018

This series is about how you might move to a product-based organization. Part 2 was about one possibility for moving to a product-based organization. Moving to a product-based organization means we change the way we view and reward managers. If you measure based on only the date, you release potentially-horrible product.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

In manufacturing, AI can be used to optimise supply chains, increase the efficiency of production processes, and predict equipment failures. Automation One of the key benefits of AI is that it can help consultants to work more efficiently, by providing faster and more accurate analysis.

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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 various development directors correspond to the various horizontal layers in the product.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 26, 2019

As I've written these product role posts, a number of you have asked about how to use component teams. I have several assumptions for being able to use component teams: Each “task” or piece of work is a connected story to the other layers of the product. You might have a security team. Maybe a performance team. If so, fine.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

Technology has long been used to boost seller productivity, but sales leaders are telling us that efficiency gains have become slower and more expensive. Sales organizations’ tendency to run most tasks through the sales rep requires an increasing number of complex systems to support.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Since the philosophies, frameworks, and insights developed by top firms contribute to the business practices which play a role in making the economic system unsustainable, a crisis signals the need for reflection. This system drastically reduces the need for inventory, which boosts production efficiency in two major ways.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I’ve been thinking about my clients who’ve had success moving from a project-based/resource-efficiency organization to a product-based/flow efficiency organization. As they worked over the next six months (yes, this was not fast), some of the managers asked to become product owners and product managers.

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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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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The more component teams they have, the more complexity they create in the teams, in the product, and in delivery. No one can tell anything about project or product progress. Component teams are a system problem. If you think in resource efficiency , then it looks like component teams make sense.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 5, 2021

Four ways to improve efficiency at the organizational level.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Steve—and the team—needed to see their system. Visualize the Team's System. One of the most important ways is to see the team's system. Maybe even draw a picture of when the story/product completes. (I Measurements Helped Everyone See the System. Instead, you want to reinforce flow efficiency.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This empowers entrepreneurs to make informed decisions and ensures their products or services align with market demands. Operational Efficiency and Systems Setup: Establishing efficient operational systems is crucial for smooth business functioning. This financial roadmap is essential for sustainable growth.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, leveraging small business consulting services can be a game-changer, providing expert guidance, strategic insights, and actionable solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and success. Benefits of small business consulting services are outlined.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 8, 2024

They also help businesses secure funding, navigate financial challenges, and implement robust financial systems and controls for better decision-making and risk management. Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement Efficient operations are crucial for small businesses to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2014

Morieux gives an example of a car manufacturer that threatened to move its production engineers to the after-sales warranty department after a car went into production. The car manufacturer tried to do this by moving its production engineers to the warranty department.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 21, 2024

Operational Efficiency and Technology Integration Business experts specialize in operational efficiency, process optimization, and technology integration for warehouse service companies.

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 27, 2024

AI-powered systems can analyze vast amounts of data to personalize learning experiences, identify areas for improvement, and predict future training needs. Managing such complexity requires robust strategies and systems to ensure alignment and efficiency across the organization.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

I love where the product is going. ” Al feels productive and engaged. Before his team started to work from home, he'd: Waited for management signoffs before he could release to production. The team discovered they learned faster and created better products together. I'm so much happier. How can I do more of this?”

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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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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. Cloud-based document sharing systems like Google Drive and Dropbox can provide seamless and remote access to documents.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Operational Efficiency : Streamlining processes to reduce costs and improve productivity. Technology Integration : Leveraging the latest technology to stay competitive and efficient. Time Efficiency : Engaging consultants accelerates decision-making and implementation, saving businesses valuable time.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategic guidance ensures that digital initiatives are aligned with business goals, driving efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. cloud computing, IoT, AI), innovation strategies, and digital product/service development. They advise on digital transformation initiatives, technology adoption (e.g.,

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Peter Stark

APRIL 14, 2019

In our Employee Opinion Surveys , one question we see low more often these days has to do with the systems and processes in the organization supporting employee’s ability to do their job effectively. When system and processes are not working right, it can be frustrating for employees and takes them longer to do their job.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This data-driven approach enables medium-sized companies to make informed decisions and tailor their products or services to meet market demand effectively. Operational Efficiency Streamlining operations is key to reducing costs and improving efficiency. This leads to increased productivity and profitability.

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Markovitz Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2018

It was a remarkable learning experience — although I’ve been on two other study trips to Japan, there’s always something new to see and understand when you visit a company that has adopted (and adapted) the Toyota Production System. He made this comment when we mentioned how impressed we were with the kaizen done in a production cell.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This ensures that the technology stack aligns seamlessly with the brand’s vision and enhances its operational efficiency. This optimization extends to mobile responsiveness and seamless integration with other business systems. Enhanced Customer Engagement: Technology consultants focus on enhancing customer engagement strategies.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2023

While AI will be able to perform many tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans, there are certain areas where machines will always fall short. This helped to improve morale and ultimately increase productivity. Creativity Another key skill that consultants bring to the table is creativity.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 15, 2023

However, it is crucial for foreign businesses to recognize the significance of localization in their product offerings and brand strategy. Find out more about the importance of product and brand localization and how consulting services provide valuable local assistance to foreign companies.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Its features should help project and resource managers address all the complexity of managing shared resources and facilitate their efficient utilization. . Efficient resource allocation in a multi-project environment is impossible without up-to-date information on team members’ competences.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 17, 2023

Plus, personalization can increase efficiency, ensuring participants only take required courses and don’t waste time on topics they know well or aren’t relevant to their positions. Some professionals quickly adapted to the remote work technologies, while others struggled to find secure footing and maintain productivity.

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Markovitz Consulting

JUNE 26, 2017

Yes, the system is pricey, but think of the productivity improvement! Another client of mine invested in a fancy ERP system to help them manage the complexities of their supply chain, and better match supply with demand. Let’s say, for example, that you invest in hand-held scanners in a warehouse. Except, maybe not. The problem?

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Epicflow

MARCH 19, 2024

The Epicflow team continues implementing the most powerful functionality to provide our clients with a variety of tools to juggle projects and resources most efficiently. The Epicflow team keeps on working on updating and improving our product and making it maximum applicable to our customers’ needs.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Issues with the supply chain lead to poor quality of products and delays in their releases. AS9100 is an international standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry, which aims to improve safety and reliability of aerospace products. Competition at the domestic and international markets.

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