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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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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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Improved efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness. Consultants help companies leverage digital tools, automation, AI, cloud computing, IoT, and data analytics to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. Increased operational efficiency and workflow optimization.

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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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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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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. David recently completed the ICMCI ISO 20700 checklist training program that I offer through an LMS, which inspired him to write this article. With his permission I am reproducing it here. =

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 27, 2024

Over three decades of leadership at a premier Learning & Development (L&D) consulting firm have not only provided me with a wealth of experience but also a clear understanding of the transformative power that targeted, expert-driven training holds, especially for Fortune 500 companies.

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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 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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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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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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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. In addition, Gallup research shows 82% of managers are failing. Here are nine roadblocks that make it difficult for remote work to work for employees and managers. The COVID-19 pandemic initiated this trend. hours a week.

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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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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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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. Retain talent?

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The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

First, the obvious, they are about my profession, management consulting. IT, HR, Profit Improvement, Operations, etc., He stated, appropriately, today “is the most challenging day in our company’s history as we share gratitude and say goodbye to some of our colleagues and friends.” will be the first cut. Stay tuned.

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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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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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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is where business consulting services shine, offering a wealth of benefits that help companies improve their operations, enhance their strategies, and ultimately achieve better results. Operational Efficiency Process Optimization: Business consultants analyze existing processes and workflows, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

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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. What is a Bubble graph?

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Kraft Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We’re sharing hightlights from an information-packed session with Kraft Kennedy CTO, Chris Owens, and our partners at Savvy Training, covering the “5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Adopting New Technologies”. You need to apply your knowledge in conversations with the vendor to make sure that you’re shaping the tool into something useful.

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LSA Global

JULY 9, 2021

Some of those forced innovations can now help us identify and forge improved ways of doing business, like achieving more strategic talent management. Think of the multiple changes in the world of finding, retaining, and managing talent. Invest the time to make sure that you have the right tools in place to attract and hire top talent.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

According to the United States Government Accountability Office , ten of the government’s legacy systems cost approximately $337 million annually to operate and maintain. Some of our clients have started with CRM implementation, for example, and then moved on to back-office ERP and Project Management and Accounting.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 25, 2022

What you need for strategy execution Based on the above, I developed this simple strategy execution formula: Strategy Execution = (People + Process + Tools) x (Transparency + Breakdown). Specifically, you have to optimize and integrate three different areas: People, Processes and Tools. Check if your tool set is set up for success.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 5, 2022

This article is the third of a series of posts on how to build a company "operating system", the infrastructure that functions as a backbone of your most common tasks and daily activities. While you don't need to have read the previous articles, you can check them if you are interested in CRM or tasks management. Which are overworked?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

With the advent of AI, we now have access to powerful tools that automate the process of data collection and analysis, freeing up more of our time to focus on this important work of interpreting results and delivering actionable recommendations. Many top-tier firms also offer training programs to upskill their consultants in these areas.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 9, 2023

Objective Expertise and Fresh Perspective: Business consultants provide an objective viewpoint and fresh perspective on small business operations. Financial Management and Profitability: Effective financial management is essential for the success of small businesses. Learn about how business consultants empower small businesses.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 12, 2023

Leaders need to be able to operate within and upon the business. 3 Organizational Culture Company Examples Organizations with strong organizational cultures are defined by having their culture deeply rooted in how they operate. Additionally, resources include physical assets such as equipment and tools, as well as human resources.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Talk with other consultants, do a web search on typical management consulting rates in your city or state, and/or try converting your employee salary to an hourly rate. Also, the larger the firm, the more overhead the billing rate needs to cover such as partner salaries and bonuses, real estate, advertising, and training.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The new Proqis BTOES Insights report on operational excellence is out, and by a landslide margin (55% to 37%), the most critical challenge for respondents is “improving the company culture.” Now look at the “investment” most companies make: they set up an OpEx office with a few people; they run workshops on tools; and they lead kaizen events.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Similarly, in traditional management consulting roles, employees often utilize the latest tools to solve their clients’ problems, often without considering the impacts beyond the client themselves. Projects have ranged from database management and data survey to impact assessment and market research.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 31, 2023

Any piece of work that has been prepared based on the data set on which ChatGPT was trained is bound to be thorough. Yes, ChatGPT has been trained on a very large data set. Many bookkeeping tasks have been automated by apps that manage receipts and documents, capturing the relevant information and preparing it for accounting systems.

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 13, 2023

Improved Decision-Making Informed decision-making is a cornerstone of successful business operations. Consultants streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and identify areas for operational efficiency, translating into tangible financial benefits over time.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

When they ask for training, and you say – how many people, for how many days. For example, one of my clients had a client dealing with a tough employee situation but was afraid of performance management. You need to be a peer to your leader outside the system where they operate so you can offer an objective opinion.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 15, 2018

The supply chain is the heart of a company’s operations. To make the best decisions, managers need access to real-time data about their supply chain, but the limitations of legacy technologies can thwart the goal of end-to-end transparency. However, those days may soon be behind us. Insight Center. Competing in the Future.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 26, 2023

Also, a digital environment improves access to tools supporting goal setting, coaching preparation, and progress tracking. Here are a few of the attributes you should consider when hiring a virtual coach: Virtual Coach Attribute #1: Qualification A good virtual coach is a trained and qualified coach. Cornelius, C., Schumann, G., &

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LSA Global

MAY 31, 2020

Virtual Teams – Need Tips to Better Manage Virtually. In reality, virtual teams are a huge challenge for managers and direct reports. But, when teams are virtual, you need to double down on the fundamental management and team skills that you learned in new supervisor training. Recalibrate Virtual Team Size.

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