Effective Managers

MARCH 19, 2024

In the dynamic and highly competitive world of management consulting, standing out is crucial. ISO 20700, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is the first global service delivery standard specifically designed for management consulting services. This is where ISO 20700 comes into play.

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Progressus

MARCH 1, 2024

In today’s complex business landscape, the right software tools are more than just aids; they are essential components that drive project success and financial stability. A common area of confusion lies in distinguishing between Project Management and Project Accounting software.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Today, companies are desperately seeking strategies to retain customers, rebuild inventories, and restructure operations to fit the new business environment. Companies are also starting to adopt digital tools to streamline daily operations. The world is evolving at a rapid speed, which prompts companies to adapt. Technology.

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Asamby Consulting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Small Business Operations Consulting An investment makes sense only when you get more in return than you invested. If you hire an operations consultant, this Return on Investment might be not easy to calculate. This blog posts outlines what the ROI for hiring a small business operations consultant is.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2021

A constantly reoccurring conversation I have heard discussed about the management consulting industry is if the preference for talent is in favor of “ poets” (those that come from more of a humanities background) or “ quants” (those that come from more of a technical or hard sciences background).

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether implementing new technologies, restructuring operations, or fostering a culture of innovation, the role of change management, facilitated by adept business consulting services, is pivotal for companies of all sizes.

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The Management Centre

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I need to manage my stakeholders and I don’t know where to start. As a project manager it’s important to know and understand who your stakeholders are and how to manage your relationships with them. For other bigger, more complex projects you can face a potential minefield of relationships that you need to manage.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

Financial Modeling and Investment Strategy Financial expertise is essential for startups to secure funding, manage budgets, and optimize financial performance. Operational Efficiency and Scalability Efficient operations are critical for startup success, especially as businesses scale and expand.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Project management risks. Managing the supply chain. Talent management. .

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PM Alliance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And this doesn’t just mean understanding project management software. With so much of the professional development sphere turning to digital tools, everyone needs to get at least passably good at navigating how these new technologies teach. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a factor in more areas of business operations.

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Effective Managers

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

David is a very experienced management consultant, currently on the national board of the Institute of Management Consultants in the USA. Did you know there is an international standard providing guidelines for delivery of management consulting services? David has created TCPG, a peer group for and about consultants only.

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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. The good news is that there's a tool that can help predict the future and make better choices: scenario planning.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

Your previous managers and potential managers don’t see the value of someone in your position. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job. Cutting overhead is definitely not personal—it’s all about how managers perceive an employee’s value.

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Brimstone Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Managing your career is your responsibility. Instead, managing your career is something that needs to be done on an ongoing basis. Those who consistently manage their career are more likely to achieve their professional and career goals than those who don’t. What were you aware of, and how well did you manage the politics?

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

In today’s digital era, the rapid pace of technological advancements has transformed the way businesses operate, communicate, and engage with customers. They recommend UX/UI design improvements, personalization strategies, and customer engagement tools to create seamless and compelling digital experiences. GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 21, 2024

Warehouse service providers play a crucial role in supply chain management, logistics, and distribution for businesses across various industries. As competition intensifies and customer expectations evolve, warehouse service companies seek strategies to increase clientele sales, optimize operations, and drive business growth.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 14, 2014

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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The Management Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. This time, the issue comes from a manager with a challenge, that whilst not common, is tricky to manage: managing your own manager when they are new. But the next manager was awful.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 11, 2024

In the fast-moving world of management consulting, delivering exceptional service is the cornerstone of success. These guidelines are more than just a set the foundation for the delivery of management consulting services. They are a transformative tool that can significantly enhance the quality of consultancy services.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

Consultants assist in selecting and integrating e-commerce platforms, optimizing website performance, implementing SEO strategies, and leveraging data analytics tools to drive insights and improvements. Customer Experience Enhancement: Exceptional customer experiences are key to e-commerce success.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. Any industry can learn from these approaches to improve operations, customer experience, and employee experience.

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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. gave them some management one-pagers I wrote on their topic). They then invited me to propose to them.

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Kates Kesler

MARCH 7, 2021

Change management is not just a skill or a process. This post will dive deeper into building the change and project management capabilities that underpin transformation governance. . Integrated portfolio management. . Change management (CM) excellence. . Project management (PM) excellence.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Consultants will not only consider the specific problem that a client has but also look at the entire company, how it operates, and what is happening in the industry and broader business environment. While some considered shutting down, others found ways to adapt to drastic changes and continue their operations.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

Defaults are an important tool within the realm of choice architecture and have shown to have big impacts on people’s choices (Carroll et al., employers, advisors, platforms, systems providers, investment managers). “Beyond nudges: Tools of a choice architecture.” 2009; Johnson and Goldstein, 2003; Johnson et al.,

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The evolution of e-commerce has transformed the way businesses operate, enabling entrepreneurs and investors to launch and scale online ventures with relative ease. Use tools like Google Trends, Statista, or MarketWatch. Tools like LivePlan or BPlans can assist in drafting comprehensive business plans.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Some of us have respected industry certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Rather we operate solo- or micro- businesses. As professional independent consultants we use our own tools or methods, not those of the client. However, LLC or Inc.

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The Management Centre

MARCH 7, 2024

A big challenge experienced by participants on our leadership courses is that they continue to find themselves getting sucked into day to day operational tasks, rather than focussing on the more strategic elements of their work. This is the basis of John Whitmore’s GROW model, which we use with managers and leaders.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 18, 2024

Through consulting services , US market entry and/or management is achieved with better results. By ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, foreign companies can build a solid foundation for sustainable operations and foster trust among stakeholders. Leveraging local business expertise is smart business.

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Markovitz Consulting

MARCH 12, 2019

John Shook and others have written extensively about how lean is a socio-technical system, not just a collection of tools. And yes, some training is required to learn both those tools and the fundamental way of thinking. It must be integral to the way the company operates. It’s not just a training and development activity.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cloud tools and technologies are influencing the future of data science work in two key areas: scaling resources and improving workforce agility. If organizations want to make use of these capabilities, though, they also need to develop strong data security and privacy frameworks when operating in a cloud environment.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

CSFs can literally be anything — whether it’s improving customer satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing operating costs, or something specific to a particular project or deliverable – making them somewhat difficult to identify – let alone define in concrete terms. Are project operations, sales, customer service, etc.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

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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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Operational Efficiency : Streamlining processes to reduce costs and improve productivity. Financial Management : Managing budgets, cash flow, and financial performance to ensure sustainability. Talent Management : Recruiting, retaining, and developing skilled employees.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Read the article to learn how to effectively manage your project portfolio, how to leverage the power of AI for smooth workflow and timely and on-budget delivery of your multiple projects, and, of course, how to grow your business and deliver even more projects with Epicflow, and all this upon keeping your data safe.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

A dashboard is a powerful information management tool that is used to track KPIs (key performance indicators), metrics and other data points relevant to a business, department, or specific process. operational vs analytical) with the following questions in mind: Who is the target audience? software, tools, and location)?

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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. Smalley helpfully categorizes these four approaches using the machine tool example: Type 1: Troubleshooting. Innovation that seeks to fundamentally change how something operates.

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