McKinsey

MAY 21, 2019

To build resilience, accelerate productivity improvement and operational flexibility. Insights on OperationsIn the face of rising uncertainty, get ready for the unexpected.

Operations 110

Operations Productivity 110

David A Fields

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The post Signs Your Consulting Firm is Operating on Faulty Assumptions appeared first on David A. You throw your best efforts into delivering value for your consulting clients, improving your consulting firm’s marketing, and creating a rewarding consulting environment.

Operations 222

Operations Consulting Marketing 222

McKinsey

AUGUST 9, 2019

Insights on OperationsNew technologies are reshaping aftermarket services—and both customers and providers can benefit.

Operations 108

Operations 108

McKinsey

DECEMBER 7, 2019

For operations centers, is it now just a matter of “ready, set, automate”? Insights on OperationsToday’s automation shows huge promise for saving time, money, and human effort.

Operations 81

Operations Management 81

McKinsey

MARCH 19, 2019

New automation techniques can provide the first step toward continuous, tech-enabled redesign of critical operations—forming an intuitive ops-to-tech cycle in which tech improves ops, and vice versa. Insights on Operations

Operations 112

Operations 112

McKinsey

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As insurance companies allocate more resources to technology functions, operations will need to reshape to make the most of their new tools. Insights on Financial Services

Operations 81

Operations Insurance Insurance Tools 81

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

A common misunderstanding we encounter when working with organizations is the difference between strategic planning and operational planning. Strategic planning operational planning

Operations 71

Operations 71

McKinsey

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The value from Operations 4.0 Insights on Operationscomes from how it unleashes productivity gains across a wide range of measurements. But to achieve those results, businesses must do more than launch pilot after pilot.

Operations 96

Operations Productivity 96

McKinsey

OCTOBER 2, 2019

New research from the National Association of State Chief Administrators and McKinsey looks at critical issues for state chief administrative officers in real estate, risk management, and digital government. Public Sector Insights

Operations 91

Operations Real Estate Government McKinsey 91

McKinsey

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The example of one university shows the potential value in transforming administrative operations. Social Sector Insights

Education 66

Education Operations Examples 66

McKinsey

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Operations 4.0 Insights on Operationsbuilds on technology to deliver major productivity and performance improvement. But human beings are at least as important for sustained Ops 4.0 success.

Operations 91

Operations Productivity 91

McKinsey

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Telco operators are more vulnerable today than they were ten years ago. To thrive through the next economic downturn and beyond, they must act now—and with focus. Telecommunications Insights

Operations 105

Operations Telecommunications 105

BCG

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Operations leaders routinely make critical decisions across the entire value chain. However, many operations leaders must climb a steep learning curve to understand the best ways to apply advanced analytics. Article Thursday, December 15, 2016.

Operations 104

Operations Analysis Data Research 104

McKinsey

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Despite the rapid growth of public-cloud adoption, internal-infrastructure teams are well positioned to add unique value. But they’ll need to change their approach and evolve their service. Our Insights

Operations 111

Operations 111

McKinsey

DECEMBER 13, 2018

A next-generation procurement operating model that capitalizes on advances in digital, data, and analytics delivers new levels of performance across the value-creation lifecycle. Insights on Operations

Operations 78

Operations Data 78

McKinsey

JANUARY 24, 2019

New survey results point to four elements that top performers include in their digital-strategy operating model. Digital is driving major changes in how companies set and execute strategy. Digital Insights

Operations 88

Operations Survey Strategy Strategy 88

McKinsey

AUGUST 14, 2018

Insights on OperationsPharma companies have a great opportunity to turn a buzzword into exponential impact.

Operations 82

Operations Company Data 82

Gina Abudi

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The post Strategic and Operational Planning appeared first on Gina Abudi. Leadership engaging employees operational planning strategic planning strategic plans strategy planningEngaging Employees to Contribute to the Plans. It’s business planning time again – especially if your fiscal year follows the calendar. Many organizations leave planning to the executives and other high level management. This year, get your employees involved in planning.

Operations 35

Operations Management Leadership Strategy 35

McKinsey

JANUARY 19, 2019

Insights on OperationsOps 4.0 helps businesses understand their greatest challenges, and solve ones that previously seemed beyond reach. It also means committing to a transformation that never entirely ends.

Operations 79

Operations 79

McKinsey

APRIL 2, 2019

Incoming administrations may consider appointing a state COO to lead strategic operations and implement high-priority projects. Those who work with state COOs could position them for success with thoughtful role definition and strong support. Public Sector Insights

Operations 102

Operations 102

McKinsey

DECEMBER 7, 2019

To operate well is to operate responsibly—but more must be done on sustainable design and balanced portfolios to achieve a net-zero future. Oil & Gas Insights

Operations 78

Operations 78

McKinsey

MAY 24, 2019

Four questions can help a company translate business goals into operating-model design. Insights on Organization

Operations 114

Operations Strategy Strategy Strategy& 114

McKinsey

OCTOBER 3, 2016

When combined, digital innovation and operations-management discipline boost organizations’ performance higher, faster, and to greater scale than has previously been possible.

Operations 114

Operations Management 114

McKinsey

JUNE 9, 2018

Esteban Santos, executive vice president for operations at Amgen, explains how the company is using operations to support innovation. Insights on Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

Biotechnology 75

Biotechnology Operations Company Pharmaceuticals 75

McKinsey

AUGUST 16, 2019

A few leaders can show us how a new operating model can answer the demands of today—and tomorrow. Insights on OperationsIn a digital age, most supply chains run on old principles and processes.

Operations 67

Operations 67

McKinsey

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Military commanders have had to change the way they operate in the field. Corporate executives should take note. Insights on Organization

Agile 63

Agile Operations 63

McKinsey

MARCH 1, 2019

For tech to be a real driver of innovation and growth, IT needs to reorganize itself around flexible and independent platforms. Digital Insights

Operations 114

Operations Company How To 114

McKinsey

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Substantial changes to an operating model are often necessary to achieve an organization’s strategic objectives and deliver the promised value of a merger.

Operations 105

Operations 105

Harvard Business

MARCH 5, 2019

Ryan Buell, associate professor at Harvard Business School, says the never-ending quest for operational efficiency is having unintended consequences. Buell believes organizations should deliberately design windows into and out of operations. He says increasing operational transparency helps customers and employees alike appreciate the value being created. Buell is the author of the HBR article “Operational Transparency.”

Operations 44

Operations Efficiency 44

McKinsey

OCTOBER 27, 2018

General partners are improving their efficiency and scalability through digital and analytical tools. Insights on Private Equity & Principal Investors

Operations 84

Operations Efficiency Tools 84

McKinsey

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Technological change is poised to disrupt the drilling and completion business while introducing new ways of working. Oil & Gas Insights

Operations 83

Operations 83

BCG

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Bank operating models continue to evolve in response to new regulations, digitization, a volatile economic and risk environment, external threats, and advances by nontraditional competitors. Article Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

Operations 100

Operations Banking Benchmarking Exercises 100

McKinsey

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A digital-enabled operational transformation allows them to do so. To stay competitive in electric-power generation, gas- and coal-powered plants need to improve fuel efficiency and performance. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas

Operations 61

Operations Efficiency 61

McKinsey

MARCH 13, 2017

To drive revenue growth in the digital age, new data shows that marketing leaders are upgrading data-collection technology, collaborating closely with IT, and focusing on test-and-learn agility. Our Insights

Operations 112

Operations Agile Meeting Data 112

McKinsey

JUNE 22, 2017

One element of a successful digital transformation is developing a new way of operating that relies on the right talent, prioritizing speed, and targeting milestones.

Operations 114

Operations System Talent Development 114

McKinsey

MARCH 7, 2017

Each company’s path to a new operating model is unique. But successful transformations are all constructed with the same set of building blocks. Our Insights

Operations 113

Operations Construction Company How To 113

McKinsey

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

To face up to challenges stemming from digital innovation, airline executives should work to secure technology delivery, manage cyberrisk, and address costs, among other actions. Insights on Travel, Transport & Logistics

Airlines 90

Airlines Operations Management Transportation 90