Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 13, 2022

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? We answer with a resounding yes.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

This article continues on from Part 1 , in which I shared some of my experiences of working with an internal strategy team at a large financial institution, and some of the main projects and activities I undertook. In this article, we will explore the 7 main differences between internal strategy and management consulting. Flexibility.

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Brimstone Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Actionable Strategy Drives Success. Almost 70% of well-formulated strategies fail because of poor execution. While there are many reasons for this high rate of failure, in our work, we have found that the bridge from strategy to execution tends to fail due to one or more of the following reasons: The leadership team is not aligned.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

For example, you could start a meeting with a light hearted question about people’s pets, favourite pastimes, or what they believe is a least known fact about them. However, during a virtual meeting a presenter needs to adopt other strategies. Keep things inclusive by asking questions, formal or not. Create common ground.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 30, 2024

This article explores how consulting services contribute to the success of startups, small businesses, and larger enterprises, supported by facts, statistics, and real-world examples. Startups: Navigating the Path to Success Benefits: Startups often operate in a high-risk environment where every decision can be make-or-break.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 12, 2019

What I’m going to do in this post is to give two examples of conclusions to the same case interview: one okay conclusion and one great conclusion. Finally, we’ve looked at some of the other markets in which the client operates against similar competitors that already exist in the European market. Okay Conclusion. Image: Pexels.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 4, 2024

Shaping a Culture of Strategy Execution Excellence Our leadership simulation assessment data tells us that top leaders cultivate a culture of strategy execution excellence by ensuring that workplace culture harmoniously aligns with key strategic objectives. Corporate Culture Research Corporate culture matters.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A bank’s income statement can be simplified into five main line items: Net interest income Non-interest income Operating expenses Provision for credit losses (PCL) Tax Image 1: Illustrative example of a bank’s income statement Source: CIBC’s 2022 Annual Report 1. Image 2: Illustrative example of a bank’s non-interest income 3.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. However, without a data strategy , the likelihood of achieving successful outcomes is greatly diminished.

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Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Find it here: 5 reasons to choose strategy operations over financial advisory consulting. Missed part one?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and streamline their operations. From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing decision-making processes, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate and opening up new possibilities for growth.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, by increasing the age at which people are required to take minimum distributions from retirement, how might this affect other choices? For example, what impact might it have on how people think about claiming Social Security? We talked about the recently passed Secure Act 2.0 For those unfamiliar with Secure Act 2.0,

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 12, 2010

For many strategy engagements, a lot of attention is paid to the detailed analysis framework. For example, should a benchmarking framework be used? Regardless of strategy technique, one key output of these efforts is often a scorecard summary. Or will that framework lead us down a path of mediocrity? A scorecard is tangible.

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Kates Kesler

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The axiom has always been to start with a clear strategy if you want to design a sound organization. But, is detailed strategy work even relevant in a world where the external environment is continually changing, requiring companies to regularly shift direction and priorities? Both strategy and organization have to be dynamic.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Many companies are already operating with lean staff, due to high attrition rates and not replacing staff, not to mention downsizing as a result of a difficult economy. Boston Consulting Group is another global management consulting firm that is a world leader in business strategy and professional development. Boston Consulting Group.

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Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 8, 2022

An Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy is a cornerstone to accelerating impact and financial growth goals. We partner with you and your team to help you develop and execute an ESG strategy that will deliver meaningful impact – now and for the long-term. . This is where we come in. Your Strategic Partner. Our Results.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 26, 2023

Large companies now recognise that the environment and communities in which they operate can contribute significantly to their bottom line. This realisation has led to an increasing focus on CSR, which involves operating in a way that benefits society over the long term.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Many strategy execution processes fail because the firm does not have something worth executing. The strategy consultants come in, do their work, and document the new strategy in a PowerPoint presentation and a weighty report. Many so-called strategies are in fact goals. The Gap Between Strategy and Execution.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Navigating this terrain requires more than just a groundbreaking idea; it demands a comprehensive strategy, astute decision-making, and adept handling of multifaceted operations. Consultants assist in formulating a solid strategy, defining goals, outlining operational structures, and devising executable plans to achieve objectives.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Management Consultants: Management consultants, in practice also known as business consultants or organizational advisors, are consultants who focus on all sorts of organizational concerns from strategy to a variety of elements within management. There are three main types of business consultants. Finance, HR, Supply Chain, ICT, Legal).

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 20, 2018

As an example, for one of my first clients as an independent consultant, I got in the door through the referral of an IT systems consultant (met at a local lunch talk) who needed to help their client do an operational analysis. These are investments you make to both build your reputation and professional networks.

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Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

One example of where Business Acceleration Teams played a role in the transformation of an organization is that of a beauty and personal care division of a global packaging company. After the leadership team went through the strategy and leadership team alignment process , they wanted to accelerate pieces of the strategic business framework.

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Martinka Consulting

JULY 17, 2021

An example of taking care of people is our recent mega-heat wave in the Puget Sound area. Successfully operating a business is not easy, which is why there are ample rewards when done right. Anybody with office employees (not in the field like tradespeople, delivery people etc.)

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 26, 2024

For example, a dozen eggs cost around $1.00 For example, the Federal Reserve aims to achieve 2% inflation as an ideal benchmark to avoid its counterpart, deflation. For example, during the 1980s when inflation and unemployment were both high for a period of time economists faced a policy dilemma.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Rather than addressing the operational angle of how to do it, we address the bigger question of what to do. Let’s use the example of a business that’s seeking to relocate. They may mix separate issues or expect that their previous strategies will work in a new market. Let’s say a company is looking to relocate to a new market.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

Machine learning algorithms can be applied to a wide range of problems, from analysing financial data, to predicting equipment failures, to optimising supply chain operations. These insights can then be used to develop retention strategies, optimise pricing, or adjust promotional activities.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

For example, in a retail setting, let’s say a fashion clothing client wants to understand the purchasing behaviour of their customers. For example, a manufacturing client in the automotive industry might be experiencing a high rate of downtime due to machine failures.

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Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

It is the concept of first identifying strategy and second aligning structure. Consider a very stylized example. Suppose you are trying to design a company whose strategy is to provide broadly accessible, lower-cost, optical glasses to customers within quick turnaround times of one hour. Turnaround times might be much longer.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

For example, welding can be dangerous for workers; assembling an air- or a spacecraft involves moving large-scale parts from one facility to another, working on the top of an air-/spacecraft, which increases chances for accidents and/or employees’ injuries. . Step 4: Developing risk response strategies. Chances of accidents.

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Simon Associates

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In fact, I recently spoke to the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association on Blue Ocean Strategy, and I was reminded how the theory, methods and tools of this unique business growth approach are so timely for an industry like this. WaWa is a perfect example: a gas station with high quality food that also sells gasoline. Its secret?

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The overall organizational system includes three primary systems: The business strategy is all about WHAT the organization wants to accomplish. The organization strategy is about HOW the organization will achieve its business strategy. The people strategy is about the WHO.

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Brimstone Consulting

JULY 17, 2022

33% of the leaders responsible for implementing the company’s strategy could not list even one. When an organization is aligned, there is a shared understanding of purpose and of the strategies, goals, and tactics that will make the organization successful. Let’s look at an example.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 25, 2020

Is It Time to Pivot Your Sales Strategy? You will find out just how quickly you can pivot your sales strategy and your sales team when a crisis occurs. Do you need to pivot your sales strategy or sales approach? 3 Steps to Pivot Your Sales Strategy During a Crisis. But hope is not a strategy – especially during a crisis.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Smalley starts with the hoariest example of root cause problem solving: the machine tool that stops working because of insufficient lubrication. This is the classic example that probably every consultant has used to demonstrate the 5-Why approach to finding root cause. This strategy will rarely be successful. Type 4: Open-ended.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Most companies had to pivot without much notice, ensuring they could adjust to new rules regarding how organizations were (or weren’t) allowed to open and operate during the pandemic. Good Crisis Management Is Purposeful and Proactive: Companies with Robust Technology Strategies Were Better Prepared. In the end, companies adapted.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

And this whole experience is a perfect example of the power of a well-positioned brand. Learn more about my Brand Positioning and Messaging strategy services: [link]. Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell.

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