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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

Of course, software firm 37 Signals has been operating four-day work weeks over the summer since 2008. Indeed, a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management indicates that fifteen percent of companies offer a 32-hour workweek.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors.

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7 Tips for First-Time Managers

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Effective management is what brings a company together and ensures ceaseless smooth-sailing through daily operations. No matter what industry you’re in, competent management is an integral piece to any company’s bigger picture puzzle.

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How One Health System Got Rid of Bureaucratic Busywork

Harvard Business

Technological progress and new digital products have perennially been relied upon for improving operations. But studies now reveal that doctors spend half of their time managing EHRs and desk work, shortchanging patients and fueling burnout. But the truth is, tech can often make bureaucracy worse.

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Common New Manager Challenges to Prepare For

LSA Global

Going From Colleague to Boss Creates Common New Manager Challenges Not surprisingly, most new managers struggle to make the transition from the role of individual contributor to the role of people leader. 98% of new people managers feel they would benefit from new manager training. Sadly, many are inadequately prepared.

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Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

It was a very interesting experience, so in this post I will share what I learned, as well as talk about the role played by management consulting firms. At the same time, management consultants will generally be brought in to look at the viability of the business, from a strategic and operational perspective.

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Is a COO-as-a-service solution right for me?

Asamby Consulting

Why do I need operations help? All this comes down to one thing: More work in managing the company. Additionally, improving your processes and building out your business systems becomes more important and more time-consuming at the same time. You can unsubscribe at any time. You run a successful business.