Martinka Consulting

JULY 17, 2021

Publications from the Puget Sound Business Journal, to the New York Times, to the Wall Street Journal and everyone in-between regularly have articles on the job market. Successfully operating a business is not easy, which is why there are ample rewards when done right. Bottom line, it’s an employee friendly market.

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Operations Journal Government Small Business 40

Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

Merging insights from leading consulting firm McKinsey, academic journals, and contemporary cultural references like Ted Lasso , this blog explores the multifaceted nature of leadership to which many, if not most, organizations may wish to aspire. International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. McKinsey & Company.

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Chad Barr

APRIL 3, 2024

What strategies do they employ, and in what areas do they outshine you—or perhaps, where do you eclipse them? Here’s why: Forecast and Adapt : By closely examining your rivals’ business and web strategies, you place yourself a step ahead, ready to anticipate and adapt to the ever-changing market trends.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

Annual off-site meetings to change dates on unsuccessful strategies don't make sense. Examine the implications of the scenarios: This is where the team assesses the current state using tools like a SWOT analysis to identify impacts and potential adjustments to your strategy. Health Information & Libraries Journal, 27: 28-36.

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Tools Journal McKinsey Leadership 73

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 11, 2024

Fact: A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that products with scientifically backed ingredients are perceived as more effective by consumers. Statistic: According to McKinsey, companies with effective supply chain management achieve a 15% reduction in operational costs.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Moreover, suppose your organization plans to make changes in the new year, such as a new CRM or ERP system, a new set of operational processes, or a merger. In that case, these professionals can help manage the transition smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. link] Sverke, M., Hellgren, J., Richter, A., & Näswall, K.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. In this article, we will examine 5 strategies that you can adopt to increase your chances of success. Ideal backgrounds include business communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, and advertising.

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Markovitz Consulting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about Larry Culp’s efforts to turn around faltering General Electric. As the WSJ explains: " Hoshin Kanri holds that all workers should understand the company’s strategy and how their role can contribute to it, enabling feedback and improvement to come up from lower levels." Consider hoshin kanri.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

There is no serious debate that well-designed organizations with clear organizational strategies influence desired behaviors, culture, and performance. Numerous studies identify failure as often tied to misalignment between the organization and its operational environment. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 29 (7), 923-947.

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Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

On Tuesday, August 16, 2016 the Wall Street Journal had a major article titled, “ The Company Town That Chocolate Built.” The post It’s Always the People; Whether Operating, Buying, or Selling a Business appeared first on Martinka Consulting. ” [Former client, business buyer and seller] Jim Bernard.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Businesses need leaders able to take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with a diverse workforce. Evidence suggests that selfless love increases leader and follower commitment, yielding enhanced intrinsic motivation that amplifies workforce and business strategy alignment. Becchetti, L.,

Leadership 68

Leadership Journal Pharmaceuticals Study 68

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fact: According to a study published in the Journal of Business Chemistry, products developed with precise formulations are 27% more likely to meet or exceed quality expectations. Statistic: The World Economic Forum reports that companies that optimize manufacturing processes experience an average of 40% improvement in operational efficiency.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reactive workforce reductions, burn-the-furniture cost-cutting, and spray-and-pray strategies out of desperation have historically led to considerable losses. Only operating in the short term or taking too much risk and gambling on one specific future are frequent traps leaders fall into when facing economic uncertainty.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Critical thinking is the ability to use cognitive skills and strategies to increase the probability of the desired outcome when problem-solving. Like a computer operating system governs the computer's processing capability, our internal traits and attributes influence our external behaviors and habits. Di Stefano, Gino, F., Pisano, G.

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Journal How To Tools Leadership 52

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Before the iPhone was introduced, in 2007, Nokia was the dominant mobile phone maker with a clearly stated purpose — “Connecting people” — and an aggressive strategy for sustaining market dominance. Nokia was so immersed in executing its strategy that it lost sight of its purpose. Insight Center.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 22, 2022

Pathways Thinking –specific strategies to reach those goals. Agency Thinking – motivation to apply strategies. Numerous research studies have linked hope with many individual, team, and organizational benefits, including: Increased revenue and decreased operating costs. link] Conclusion: Why Hope Should be a Leadership Strategy.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 26, 2023

Although evidence suggests that the challenges with the lack of multiple cues and sharing emotions could be moderated by a skilled virtual coach, it is best to look at each client's situation and needs uniquely rather than a one size fits all strategy. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 63, 243–253. Charbonneau, M.A

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 14, 2022

Increased operational complexities associated with disruptive changes in the workplace make the importance of good leadership habits essential. Also, in a global study of more than 100 workplace improvement strategies, fair and accurate informal feedback had the most significant positive impact on employee performance and engagement.

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Construction Leadership Journal Study 52

Martinka Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

I read two long articles, one in the Seattle Times and the other in the Wall Street Journal. They’ll think it’s a growth strategy at work. Get to the point you do as little as possible with the day-to-day operations. Concentrate on strategy and vision. Get your team involved. Don’t emphasize minimizing taxes.

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Small Business Energy Real Estate Financial 40

Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Those who read this memo regularly know I pull a lot of my content from the headlines so when I saw the Wall Street Journal’s August 16, 2021 Journal Report on The New Workplace it felt like a cornucopia of content. For business operators, buyers, and sellers the labor market is, or should be, the number one issue.

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Management Journal Operations Industry 40

Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

The proven benefits of innovation include: increased competitive advantage improved operational productivity reduced costs and increased revenue improved commercial value enhanced problem-solving One modern innovation that is impressive to watch is SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 (watch the video below). Kollmann, T., Stöckmann, C., &

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Culture Leadership Journal Study 52

Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

I hadn’t thought about this in way-too-many years until I saw a headline in the Wall Street Journal on July 26 that said, “Supply Chains Pinch School Menus.” Food suppliers to schools are having a tough time getting food and other supplies, they don’t have enough workers, and transportation is an issue.

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Transportation Journal Operations Productivity 40

Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 15, 2022

Decreased operating costs. While servant leadership is shown to increase leader and follower commitment, yielding increased intrinsic motivation that amplifies workforce alignment and business strategy benefits. Journal of Nursing Management , 18 (5), 582–591. International journal of training and development , 14 (4), 309-322.

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How To Journal Leadership Culture 52

Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Which leads to our second point — although what you learn will be on a smaller scale than what the Fortune 500 would do (you’ll use less data, involve fewer people, and have much less at stake), you will start developing the ability to see what really matters (and what doesn’t) to the CEO of a company — profits, operations, etc.

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Martinka Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The title paraphrases a Wall Street Journal article from August 27, 2018 titled, “The Scan That Saved My Life.” I remember a client who, every time a strategy or tactic was discussed started out his reply with, “Yes, but….” You can assess the financial systems, operations, management, marketing, and other areas.

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Exercises Operations Journal Sales 40

Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 11, 2014

Systems in place that increase productivity and can be implemented by numerous people (no dependency on one tech person, one machine operator, etc.). Speaking of dependencies, the day-to-day operations are not dependent on the owner. The owner can spend their time on strategy, vision, and solidifying customer relationships.

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Turnaround Trends Journal Financial 40

1 to 1

JULY 7, 2022

While supply chain issues, labor shortages, inflation, and a potential COVID-19 resurgence continue to complicate operations and business decisions, companies are charging ahead with plans for a busy season. Get the full story at the Customer Strategist Journal.

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Retail Journal Tools Training 26

Harvard Business

JUNE 23, 2016

While technology can certainly improve operational performance, the idea that it can replace a sound strategy is a dangerous delusion. Tronc bills their new strategy as “the future of journalism,” but if anything it their shiny new digital strategy seems mired in the recent past. The Downside of Data.

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Data Journal Media Video 32

Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The Wall Street Journal and others recently reported about an accounting expert who had predicted the Madoff Ponzi scheme and recently went after GE for what he said are their deceptive accounting practices (of course, GE responded this person didn’t know what he was talking about).

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Financial Cash Flow Real Estate Metrics 40

Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 18, 2022

Using data enables organizations to optimize operations leading to reduced costs and increased revenue. It is the ability to use cognitive skills and strategies to increase the probability of the desired outcome when problem-solving. Journal of Political Economy. Reflection improves critical thinking capacity. & Restrepo, P.

Leadership 52

Leadership Trends Journal McKinsey 52

MishTalk

APRIL 8, 2014

Thus, I welcome the Wall Street Journal report Google Checks In to the Hotel Business. In the process Google gets them closer to making a booking, which experts expect will make referrals more valuable, prompting travel agencies and hotel operators to pay more for clicks on Google ads over time.

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Hotels Advertising Travel Healthcare 69

Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company is perhaps best known for its membership platform which provides information, research and tools specifically targeted to companies pursuing operational and strategic organization improvement in the U.S. Cost and operations. Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in DC Region—2013.

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Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2023

Using data enables organizations to optimize operations. Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” A practitioner's guide to data analytics: Using data analysis to improve your organization's decision-making and strategy. International Journal of Information Management, 52 , 102100. Reduced costs and increased revenue.

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Data Culture Deloitte Survey 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 11, 2022

During surgery, Dr. Strange slapped a nurse's hand in the operating room out of frustration. We can partner with you to assess whether you have the right culture for your strategy, develop attributes needed to support great company culture, and implement measures to track progress and sustain transformation. Journal of Management.

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Culture Company Healthcare Leadership 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 28, 2022

Executive Coaching Example: A leader from one part of the world was assigned to take on operations in another in one organization. Design – establishing creative strategies to move from what is to what can be. Destiny – executing the design strategies with excellence and revising as needed. Long Grove, Ill: Waveland Press.

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Leadership Emotional Intelligence Agile Culture 52

Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

Although historically not known for consulting services (unless you were consulting – ahem, lobbying – government officials), strategy, operations, and even tech consulting have exploded inside and outside the Beltway in the last 10 years. – Washington, DC.

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Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

On July 30, 2018 the Wall Street Journal had a front-page article titled, “ Employers Eager to Hire Try a New Policy: ‘No Experience Necessary. ’” This is a big swing from the post-Great Recession era when talent was abundant, and employers could be fussy. The tech firms get this with all the amenities they offer on and off campus.

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