Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I will share my learnings on running virtual meetings to help you be more productive remotely. Setting the right time frame can really help to make your meeting more productive by reducing the likelihood of getting off track. For example, the breakout room feature in Zoom lets you leverage small group discussions.

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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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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Today, as we continue our firm profile series, we’ll be looking at Analysis Group. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. KEY STATS FOR ANALYSIS GROUP. Analysis Group Website: www.analysisgroup.com . ANALYSIS GROUP HISTORY .

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Management Consulted

APRIL 11, 2016

THE BRATTLE GROUP. Today we take a look at a boutique consulting firm you may not have heard of, The Brattle Group. Founded in 1990, The Brattle Group offers answers to economic, regulatory and financial questions posed by corporations, law firms and governments around the globe. THE BRATTLE GROUP KEY STATS.

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Management Consulted

MAY 29, 2016

Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. WHY READ IT? QUICK OVERVIEW. INTERESTING BOOK INSIGHTS.

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Management Consulted

MAY 10, 2015

HAY GROUP CONSULTING. In this firm profile, we do a deep dive into Philadelphia-based Hay Group, a darling in the boutique organizational consulting realm. KEY STATS FOR HAY GROUP. Hay Group Website: [link]. Hay Group Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hay Group Employees: 2800 employees.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 18, 2015

With so many diverse arms of the company, today we will be focusing on IMS Consulting Group, a branch of the massive IMS Health organization. KEY STATS FOR IMS CONSULTING GROUP . IMS Consulting Group Website: [link]. IMS Consulting Group Headquarters: New York. IMS Consulting Group Employees: 475 people.

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MishTalk

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

This morning the Fed reported Industrial production declined. Industrial production decreased 0.3 percent, partly because of the severe weather that curtailed production in some regions of the country. percent, partly because of the severe weather that curtailed production in some regions of the country.

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Seth Godin Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But when a group of people are asked to do the same thing, it’s easy to err on the side of the pursuit of perfect, or to choose to average things out. Entire industries are built around creating deniable, average products and services that are sure to delight no one, cost more than they might and insulate the committee from backlash.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 10, 2014

All age groups are severely impacted by the devastating impact of the Greek depression with the unemployment rate having roughly tripled for each bracket compared to October 2009. percent for the 45-54 age group and 16.6 Industrial production fell a working-day adjusted 6.1 Sequentially, industrial production dropped 4.8

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Industry Productivity Government Groups 72

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 12, 2022

In groups that are unfamiliar with one another, it is not uncommon to have prolonged periods of silence where each participant fears being the first to speak. Compare this situation, the American savanna tumble-weed scenario of awkward silence, with what happens when you bring the same group together for an in-person discussion.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2021

CIMA is a group of Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers that has been around for 30 years. They represent the cellulose manufacturing industry, as well as the owner/operators and entrepreneurs who are building the products*.

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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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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 29, 2024

Angel investors, venture capital firms, and business seed funding groups play a pivotal role in fueling innovation, driving entrepreneurship, and supporting the growth of startup companies. Consultants offer expertise in business strategy, market positioning, product development, sales and marketing strategies, and operational excellence.

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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. Let’s take a closer look at each of the groups. . Risks specific for the aerospace and defense industry.

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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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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

While it will be obvious to most readers that consultancies may use statistical tools in order to determine so-called “industry recipes”, similar concepts apply to the music industry. The key is to adjust a successful concept so it fits the singer’s voice, genre, and instrumentation. As a former intern at L.E.K. Image: Unsplash.

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Productivity Consulting Management Industry 60

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry. Increased use of technologies and related risks Industry 4.0 Increased use of technologies and related risks Industry 4.0

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Brimstone Consulting

APRIL 17, 2023

Organizations with strong coaching cultures report revenue growth well above their industry peer group (51% compared with 38%) and significantly higher employee engagement (62% compared with 50%). What is a coaching culture?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

Since leading consulting firms typically have extensive industry experience, this helps consultants to focus on the most likely problem and solution areas. For example, if a company is experiencing declining sales, the drivers might include changes in consumer behaviour, increased competition, or a decline in product quality.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

They are too busy listening to their loudest and biggest customers that they fail to respond to the small competitor who has employed a new technology to build a low cost yet good enough product for a small niche market of price sensitive customers. This strategy was replicated by generals throughout the world for many generations.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Operational Bottlenecks : Inefficient processes affecting productivity and seamless operations. Access to Expertise : Limited access to specialized industry insights and expertise critical for informed decisions. Operational Efficiency : Analyzing and streamlining processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

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Small Business Consulting Boston Consulting Group Efficiency 52

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 31, 2024

Expanding business operations into the lucrative and dynamic United States market is a strategic move that can yield significant rewards for foreign companies and investment groups. Analyze industry trends, consumer behaviors, and competition to gain insights into the market dynamics.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

Observe other companies in the industry and adapt accordingly. Test ideas quickly, and simply Although designed for small newly established companies, large companies can also innovate by employing the lean start-up method , an entrepreneurial process of quickly testing a new product idea.

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How To Healthcare Knowledge Base Productivity 78

MishTalk

JUNE 15, 2015

Following the rebound in consumer spending (heavily weighted to subprime auto sales), economists expected a rebound in Industrial Production. All the main numbers in today's industrial production report are below low-end forecasts with the headline at minus 0.2 The production of consumer goods decreased 0.3

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Industry Sales Productivity Energy 28

Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

I was assigned to a typical strategy engagement – should client X selling product Y increase sales in market Z? However, we struggled to calculate profitability over time, as the client had multiple kinds of products and used various procurement methods. Conversations with industry experts and customers can be just as eye-opening.

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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. This could lead to unfair decisions or discrimination against certain groups of people, such as those living in low-income neighbourhoods.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

One of the most common problems business leaders face is how to price a product. From entrepreneurs putting a new product on the market to executives at a public company revamping a product line, effective pricing is a key pillar of any successful sales and marketing strategy.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Products fueled by data and machine learning can be a powerful way to solve users’ needs. Classic examples include Google search and Amazon product recommendations, both of which improve as more users engage. Data products are a team sport. Develop the data-savvy of product and business groups.

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MishTalk

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Arnaud Montebourg, Minister of Industrial Renewal of France, has a new target in his sights, the French public procurement group UGAP. The Union of Public Purchasing Groups (UGAP), the French public procurement centre operates under the supervision of the Ministries of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Education.

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Industry Finance Education Groups 60

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

At the time, the sizes of the three respective groups were about 15% who love to cook, 50% who hate to cook, and 35% who are so-so on the idea. If that’s the kind of shift coming to the food industry, change leaders and corporate strategists will have their hands full. Frozen food and canning were gigantic industry breakthroughs.)

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Industry Chemicals Sales Marketing 53

Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

Each industry, company, and project team consists of people doing specific types of work. As you join a new firm or a new group within that firm you will need to leverage what you already know and be prepared to learn new things. It’s important to learn how networking is viewed in the industry you are planning to join.

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Buzzsprout

MARCH 28, 2024

It's an excellent time to learn how to harness this medium whether you're a podcaster selling ad space, or a brand looking to promote your product. This age group is also tech-savvy and likely to act on digital ads. Here are a few of the groups that can utilize successful podcast advertising to expand their reach.

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Advertising Tools ROI Productivity 77

Rod Burkert

MAY 23, 2018

What pisses you off about our industry? One way is to differentiate yourself by taking a stand against something you don’t like about our industry. Then, while I was reading the book, a person in one of my coaching groups developed a list of 10 issues he sees in our industry, but few talk about. Own your industry niche.

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Industry Intellectual Property Report Marketing 40

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2018

We focus on economic profit rather than revenue size, market share, or productivity growth because these other metrics risk including firms that are simply large and may not create economic value. We find that a handful of sectors account for 70% of value added and surplus across the G-20 group of major economies.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 26, 2023

I was on a boat once with a tech CEO that does business in theatre, he said that the industry is “In a race to be first to be second.” In a competitive environment you risk being a me too product that has to fight on commodity attributes or the market has moved by the time you get there. Join the ‘Talking Tickets’ Slack Group.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In a nutshell, public sector consultancy is definitely a field worth thorough examination, not only due to its sheer size, but also as a potential entry-point to the industry, especially for those with social science and humanities degrees. Economist Mancur Olson pointed out that interest groups have a huge advantage in democracies.

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