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A Phase-Gate Process in Project Management: Questions and Answers

Epicflow

There are a variety of approaches and methodologies aimed to increase the effectiveness of managing projects and deliver better outcomes. A phase-gate process (also known as a stage-gate process) is an approach to managing projects and developing products, which breaks the whole procedure down into phases separated by gates.

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Maximizing Retail Success

Business Consulting Agency

Loyal customers are 5 times more likely to repurchase and 4 times more likely to refer others to the brand. By highlighting unique value propositions, showcasing product benefits, offering exclusive promotions, and communicating brand stories, retail websites can stand out from competitors and capture market share.

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Cost Overrun in Aerospace and Defense: The Main Causes and How to Prevent Them

Epicflow

Applying inappropriate project management methodology. It may seem that the choice of a project management methodology has little to do with cost overrun. However, for some projects, a certain project management methodology can become crucial for a project’s success. Inefficient resource utilization.

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Recruiters You Should Meet to Staff for Success

Harmonious Workplaces

Without a recruitment firm’s assistance, a company’s internal staff must handle these tasks, which can detract from their core responsibilities and reduce overall productivity. However, I found some very strong recruiters whom I trust when I refer business to unemployed and underemployed people. References Allen, D., & Vardaman, J.

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Is Your Business a “Service” or a “Brand”?

The Fearless Marketer

Almost nobody does because when a new product enters the market, branding isn’t important. Instead, the new product is compared to what came before – in this case the “wired telephone.”. And all the selling points of this new product were about the advantages of the new technology. By proprietary methodologies.

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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). References. The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry.

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Your Client Doesn’t Want To Know How The Sausage Is Made

Kai Davis

“This is a Productized Service” Don’t call it a Productized Service. Your client will not understand what a Productized Service is. Referring to it as such introduces a lot of potential for risk and objections. Don’t call it a Productized Service; call it a Service.