Tom Spencer

AUGUST 5, 2022

Product managers have a dynamic role within companies, sitting at the intersection between business leaders, customers, engineers, and designers. They help to organize the development process so that products meet customer needs and business goals. What is a Product? Managing the Product Lifecycle.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

These numbers were used to describe the health of a business or industry, to identify trends, or point out top performers. To help me understand these new numbers I use analogies based on my initial training to help me understand a new industry. The productivity of a researcher can be evaluated using an index such as the h-index.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I will share my learnings on running virtual meetings to help you be more productive remotely. For example, if it is a tactical check-in and you don’t expect it to take a full 30 minutes, don’t hesitate to schedule 15 minutes instead. Share your objective and agenda ahead of time. Optimize your “tech” in advance.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 19, 2022

This year, the automotive industry is expected to continue its recovery following the headwinds of tough 2020. The general outlook for 2022 is rather optimistic – the industry is going to take further steps towards producing smarter vehicles. Electric Vehicles Production and Sales Will Grow. References . Pacheco, Pedro.

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Chad Barr

MAY 31, 2023

I would like to share with you how I’ve utilized chatGPT over the past several months, starting with these 5 examples: Improving my weekly newsletters: I provide chatGPT with the crux of what I intend to write. I then solicit additional insights, examples, and quotes from renowned leaders.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Professional services is an expansive space spanning several industries – consulting firms, software publishers, IT service providers, even manufacturers and distributors that offer post-sale services — each with its own set of challenges, regulations, and opportunities. They provide customized, knowledge-based services to their clients.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 1, 2022

A manager at Accenture has been known to say that “analysts are often over enthusiastic about the consulting industry”. It is important to strike a balance between your personal and professional life so that you can avoid working too hard and explore ways to become more productive. How do you set healthy boundaries in the workplace?

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Epicflow

JANUARY 21, 2022

The trends shaping the automotive industry in 2022 will certainly have an impact on its companies’ projects. The automotive industry is moving towards the new future by leaps and bounds. global chip shortage), and the need for reducing production costs add to the above-mentioned difficulties. . Challenges in Automotive Projects.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 3, 2021

In 2020, the financial services industry had to put its crisis management plans into action. Today, by looking back, it’s possible to assess how the financial services industry fared during 2020. While digital transformation has been common in the financial services industry for some time. Contact us today.

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MishTalk

JUNE 15, 2017

For example, the Econoday consensus estimate for the manufacturing component of industrial production was +0.2%. Today’s Industrial Production report shows manufacturing fell 0.4%. Overall, economists expected industrial production to be +0.2%. Instead, production was flat.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. For example, Alibaba, a leading Chinese e-commerce company, could conduct sentiment analysis of customer reviews of individual products and services, and use these insights to modify existing products and develop new ones.

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Kai Davis

MAY 30, 2020

Crafting and testing a productized offer is an iterative process. You’re going to start with your best guess, collect information and feedback through research, interviews, and conversations, and then use your findings to craft the next version of your productized offer. What goes into the scope of your offer? Throw money at you?

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QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

This article will look into the consulting industries current pitfalls and future in terms of transparency and digitalization. A Brief on the Growth of the Global Consulting Industry. Year after year, the global consulting industry has faced signs of growth. Also read: The Growth of the Consulting Industry in the Nordics.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

Well, asset managers aim to understand client investment objectives and invest client funds in a variety of financial products and asset classes. The asset management industry is a steward of money provided by individuals and institutions, and manages this money in order to meet the unique return objectives of each client.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

This is the first of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will provide a basic introduction to AI as it relates to the consulting industry and explore some key concepts and applications that every consultant should be familiar with.

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Kai Davis

MAY 18, 2020

Crafting and testing a productized offer is an iterative process. You’re going to start with your best guess, collect information and feedback through research, interviews, and conversations, and then use your findings to craft the next version of your productized offer. Fixed timeline (e.g., Fixed scope (e.g., Why aren’t they?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

This is the second of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. While AI algorithms can help clients understand complex business problems, they will also bring about disruptive change, which will be felt throughout the consulting industry.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

The following is an example of a real-life case a student received and my advice on how to go about solving the case step by step. PS: the product was the film on top of tables, cabinets etc.). You isolated the root cause of the client's problem which was an INDUSTRY-wide spike in energy costs. Have they always been high?

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For years, managers have been trying to find ways to make software product development faster and easier. As an industry, we've tried tons of things. I think of spreadsheets as an unintentional, but prime example of this. AI to take the place of humans in product development. That was the precursor to Big Design Up Front.)

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 17, 2019

Therefore, avoid industry-specific jargon when describing your accomplishments. For example, you could state how you developed a quality management system that resulted in lower production costs, from $40 per unit to $30 per unit (or something similar). Resume Example. Keep It Simple. Demonstrate a Variety of Skills.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In a few words, the industry is going to evolve in three major areas: implementing recent technological advancements (Industry 4.0), finding ways to address post-pandemic challenges, and meeting sustainability requirements. Let’s take a closer look at these and other manufacturing trends that are going to impact the industry in 2024.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

In product development, line jobs contribute to the products themselves, which means they contribute to revenue. In Hiring Geeks That Fit , I categorized technical skills into these four areas: Functional skills, such as how you build or test the product. At what level do you understand the products you’ve worked on?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. The Council on Foreign Relations shares global research on how productivity increases in remote work settings. Owl Labs date says they are 47% more productive. hours a week.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

I assume you have some sort of functional product development expertise. If not, why are you in technical product development? This post is about your deep domain expertise, first in product, then in agility. First, the product-based expertise. That's often product people, testers, and some UI/UX people.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Apple’s and Amazon’s product lines are showcase examples of how to build a business ecosystem. In short, it means that companies are expanding beyond their traditional core products in order to increase opportunities for cross-selling and to boost customer ownership. Not likely.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Speaking about the risk-bearing events affecting aerospace engineering projects, we can divide them into three groups: project management, engineering risks, and those that are typical for the aerospace and defense industry. Risks specific for the aerospace and defense industry. Let’s take a closer look at each of the groups. .

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This can include finding new markets to expand into, developing new products or services, or identifying new partnerships or collaborations. This means constantly researching the industry, staying up to date on the latest trends, and building relationships with potential partners and customers. However, this won’t happen overnight.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

For example, implementing new IT software for a business unit. For example, the enterprise may be facing a profitability decline and needs to conduct a strategic assessment. Since leading consulting firms typically have extensive industry experience, this helps consultants to focus on the most likely problem and solution areas.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

This article will consider three examples from military history that can examined to better understand competitive strategy in the business arena. As they gradually improve the quality of their product offering, the new entrant has the potential to take over the entire market.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 14, 2023

This is the sixth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. Take for example an AI system that is trained on data from a specific geographic region, let’s say a wealthy city in the United States.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

This article explores how consulting firms can support companies in realizing the benefits of clean teach, and presents five specific examples of how consulting firms can adapt their services to help organizations embrace clean tech solutions. Here are five opportunities for consulting firms to serve clients in the clean tech space.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Innovation start-ups are a practical starting point for familiarising yourself with the industry, since they rarely have the budgets for hiring major strategy firms, and therefore often welcome volunteer consultants. Start-up in the Plastics Industry. Turning Innovation into a Market Reality.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

For example, cutting research and development costs when the client’s reputation is based on innovative capabilities wouldn’t make sense in the long run, even if it seems to be the most efficient solution. Both require a certain degree of empathy and understanding for client-specific issues. As a former intern at L.E.K. Image: Unsplash.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 4, 2024

Example: A cluttered layout and confusing navigation can frustrate visitors, leading to high bounce rates. Example: A blog that hasn’t been updated for months or product information that doesn’t reflect the latest features. Example: Not implementing SSL encryption can expose user information to security risks.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This arrangement left Japan’s automobile industry in dire straits, since they lagged in price-competitiveness behind their American counterparts, who could benefit from ginormous economies of scale that resulted from the large and growing domestic demand for cars during the post-war boom. Just-in-time production eliminates those costs.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Personally, I knew I wanted to get into an industry that understood the “why” and “how” of problem solving. Consultants will not only consider the specific problem that a client has but also look at the entire company, how it operates, and what is happening in the industry and broader business environment. Final thoughts.

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