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Book Review: Four Types of Problems

Markovitz Consulting

In that regards, it’s an excellent reference book that belongs on every bookshelf. Identifying the root causes of a problem that prevent something from operating as it should. The 5-Why inquiry that identified the lack of a strainer, and kept production on target, is emblematic of this type of problem solving.

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How deep processes can improve your performance

Asamby Consulting

As your company scales, it is important to take the knowledge and best practices out of the existing team and turn it into an asset that new hires can use for training and improve their effectiveness. Standard Operating Procedures are the first solution to lack of processes). When do you need to standardize processes?

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How to track company work time on Airtable

Asamby Consulting

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. Which team members are most productive? Who needs most help or training? Which activities should we optimize? Where should we hire/outsource?

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Back office vs. front office: how to boost efficiency and productivity between both offices

1 to 1

That’s why it’s critical to keep both front and back office operations running smoothly and effectively. Yet, in many businesses, there is often some overlap and confusion over what defines the roles of a front office and back office, making it difficult to prioritize an area for greater efficiency and productivity. Learn more.

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How to Understand Key Metrics in a New Industry

Tom Spencer

To help me understand these new numbers I use analogies based on my initial training to help me understand a new industry. They have an operating budget based on the amount of their grant. The productivity of a researcher can be evaluated using an index such as the h-index. They have to use their resources (e.g.

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What Skills Do Firms Want in Aspiring Consultants?

Tom Spencer

Leadership” does not refer to being bossy, demanding or uptight — in fact, these would tend to backfire and turn clients and colleagues off. Even in day to day scenarios like team meetings, conflict resolution, and decision making, good leadership is essential to ensure smooth operations within the firm.

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McKinsey 7 S Model

Tom Spencer

While you may not directly use the 7 S Model in the consulting case interview, it will give you a deeper understanding of how to examine the inner workings of an organisation, identify strengths and sources of competitive advantage, as well as weaknesses and reasons why an organisation may not be operating effectively.