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Business Ecosystems: Building Stronger Connections

Tom Spencer

Apple’s and Amazon’s product lines are showcase examples of how to build a business ecosystem. If you are an iPhone user, can you imagine moving to a mobile phone than runs on an Android operating system? Getting used to the new operating system would take weeks. Do you frequently order from Amazon? Not likely.

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My Tour of L.A.’s Emergency Operations Center – So Cool!

Melissa Agnes

Colton (my business partner and the “Day” in Agnes + Day) and I had the opportunity to visit the LAFD’s Emergency Information Center, along with LA’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Department Operations Center (DOC), 9-1-1 Dispatch Center and Fire Station 4. ’s Emergency Operations Center.

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Examples of Concluding Your Case Interview (Part II)

Tom Spencer

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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Buying a Business; Operating a Business; Selling a Business Employees are More Important than Ever

Martinka Consulting

Many people worked harder than ever when working from home, didn’t see much of others, and didn’t travel. 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.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

If the aviation industry continues down the path of high CO 2 emissions, what will happen when new aerospace markets open: sub-orbital travel, supersonic flight, and space hotels? Sub-orbital travel, popularized in 2021 by Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elon Musk, is projected to become a $3.5 Billion industry by 2027.

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Transforming Governance Through Modern Technology

Tom Spencer

This can ensure that businesses operate ethically, transparently, and in the best interest of stakeholders. For example, a multinational corporation might ensure accountability by appointing independent directors, conducting regular audits, and implementing a comprehensive risk management system.

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What is consulting?

Tom Spencer

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. Operations Consultants: Operations consultants are consultants who help clients improve the performance of their operations.