These are companies that are essentially independent from product vendors. However, there are a number of companies that provide consulting or professional services as part of product companies (e.g., here’s the benefit and features of our product – its the best”). MORE
Making the most of each one will help you to become more productive and, ultimately, achieve your goals. There are many different ingredients that combine to determine your productivity including the time of day, physical environment, your level of motivation, as well as your innate ability to stay focused. Whatever your natural tendencies, there are a number of common sense strategies that can help you be as productive as possible. Silence can be productivity’s best friend. MORE
If you want to make your client meetings productive, create an agenda. The Perfect Meeting Agenda: How Consultants Make Meetings Productive is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Articles being productive Consulting Productivity MORE
All the self-help and productivity books in the world can’t help you get more accomplished if you don’t get your mind in a good place first. Continue reading → Productivity Heidi Grant Halvorson need for achievement practicing mind Scott Adams MORE
Do you want to become more productive? In fact, there’s a huge industry and thousands of books written on how to become more productive. 21 Productivity Tips for Consultants is a post from: Consulting Success. Who doesn’t, right? MORE
Intrigued by the possibility of a way out of the burnout cycle, a coworker (Colin) and I started meeting every other week to discuss productivity. To give more rigor to our meetings, we decided to define a metric for our productivity: average weekly hours worked. This was the first time I realized that most people have no idea whether they’re really being productive or not. The same is true for productivity. Choose a metric for sustainable productivity. MORE
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McKinsey research finds seven levers can fix construction’s productivity problem, but they require a new approach from all players. We heard from industry leaders about which barriers to change are most likely to fall first. Our Insights MORE
The role of the product manager is expanding due to the growing importance of data in decision making, an increased customer and design focus, and the evolution of software-development methodologies. Our Insights MORE
Cross-functional collaboration and customer-focused design thinking can help companies reap more value from the energy and resources they use. Our Insights MORE
But once I had, I realized how much the software and gadgets helped me to kick my productivity into high gear. This is an important point that is often overlooked when people try new productivity tools, and when organizations introduce new tools to employees. MORE
The product-market expansion matrix may prove useful in the consulting case interview and is relevant when considering growth strategies. Market penetration can be pursued through a combination of initiatives relating to pricing, product, placement and promotion (see “ Four P’s Framework ”). MORE
The Fed G17 report shows Industrial Production is up 0.4% Mining is once again the highlight of an otherwise soft industrial production report. percent for a third straight sharp increase, mining pulled industrial production up 0.4 Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization. MORE
Sure, productivity can save money. But it could also improve education, fine-tune tax collection, and add 12 billion healthy-life years for the world’s population. Public Sector Insights MORE
You are more productive than ever. Congratulations. Just don''t expect to be paid more for it. In reality, some machine is doing all that for you. MORE
Raising productivity could save $3.5 Governments face a pressing question: How to do more with less? trillion a year—or boost outcomes at no extra cost. Our Insights MORE
Urbanization has the potential to drive global productivity, but it requires viewing immigration and population growth as positive—and acting accordingly. MORE
83 The debate over productivity rages on. Some believe productivity is understated. Janet Yellen believes a lack of strong productivity gains may be responsible for tepid wage gains. Luce discusses The Mystery of Weak US Productivity. Others believe it is overstated. Financial Times writer Edward Luce is confused, as are many others. more…). Economics MORE
Producing assets have significant surface optimization potential. We take a deeper look at what it takes to unlock this value. Our Insights MORE
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This story exemplifies one type of empathic design, namely by a user-designer who combines deep knowledge of product use with the ability to foresee new possibilities for it. Innovation Design Research & development Product development Experimentation Digital ArticleLaura Lezza/Getty Images. As a teenager, Mike Pfotenhauer loved to hike, but he hated how uncomfortable he felt carrying the backpacks then on the market. MORE
New research uncovers how three waves collided to create historically low productivity growth but finds the potential for it to recover to 2 percent or more. Meeting Society’s Expectations MORE
Advanced analytics and lower-cost computing give companies a powerful tool for managing profitability on an hourly basis. Our Insights MORE
Is there someone on your team who seems unusually productive? Super-productive people are in every industry. The most productive software developers write nine times more usable code per day than the average developer, according to research by Michael Mankins. We collected data on over 7,000 people who were rated by their manager on their level of their productivity and 48 specific behaviors. Few things kill productivity faster than a lack of knowledge or expertise. MORE
But one thing is clear: boosting economic growth will depend heavily on addressing long-standing productivity challenges. The United Kingdom’s post-Brexit future is uncertain. Europe MORE
82 Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. At a time when so many companies are starved for growth, senior leaders must bring a productivity mindset to their business and remove organizational obstacles to workforce productivity. Productivity is about doing more with the same. MORE
For me, the bit that’s really interesting and that feeds well into the current discourse is the differentiation between productivity and creativity. Even 20 seconds googling will provide you with images of linear progression, mathematical equations etc when thinking about productivity. Just as engineers measure their time in units of productivity, so do successful writers in their discipline of producing a number of words per day. MORE
Productivity growth—output growth that exceeds the growth of the workforce and capital employed—has been the lifeblood of the US manufacturing sector for much of the recent past. These steady gains in productivity have been a major factor in the renaissance of US manufacturing. MORE
The shelves of stores are packed with fantastic fonts, strategically designed color combinations, and unique product forms all competing to draw the attention of consumers. Our research shows that for products consumers find embarrassing to buy — for example, condoms, acne cream, hemorrhoid cream, and lice shampoo — having packaging that stands out may reduce consumers’ purchase intentions. Juj Winn/Getty Images. MORE
Killing products isn’t easy. Engineers and managers toil for months, often years, to conceive, develop, and launch new products. So to see those products go down in flames (literally, as in the case of the Samsung Note 7), often creates a very difficult choice: try to improve the quality and support for products or terminate them. Centralized structures speed product termination because they aggregate information about the whole portfolio at the top. MORE
” “I know what I should do to be more productive, but I just don’t do it.” Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Assuming that others’ preferred productivity strategies should work for you can yield frustration and a sense of defeat. Productivity Digital Article MORE
Indonesia, along with most other Southeast Asian countries, has an opportunity to capture a bigger share of global manufacturing activity. Rising wages in China is giving the ten countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) an opportunity to replace China as the “factory of the world.” Yet taking advantage of this opportunity is not going to be simple. Our Insights MORE
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Delay Your Day and Become More Productive is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Articles Productivity Tips Success Morning Rituals Success success tips “Wake up around 7am. Jump out of bed. Make a coffee. Turn on the computer. Read and reply to emails. Check Facebook. MORE
But the startup could not keep pace with the development and scale of established battery makers, and production defects led to a $55 million recall in 2012 and contributed to the company’s bankruptcy later that year. Acquired out of bankruptcy by a Chinese company to focus on the burgeoning domestic market, A123 recently announced it will close its Michigan plant as it winds down production of lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. MORE
Productivity Boost for Consultants is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Videos consulting checklists Consulting Productivity Time Management for ConsultantsTranscript Hey, it’s Michael Zipursky from ConsultingSuccess.com. Hope you’re having a wonderful day. MORE
Rich data, ubiquitous connectivity, and real-time communication are changing the way companies work. For leaders, that transformation will extend much further than the machines on the factory floor. Our Insights MORE
If a competitor’s product offers the same features at the same price, there’s no reason to switch. So they used design, rather than the product itself, to create differentiation. Should products and service be designed to highlight their difference or their similarity? MORE
Many companies’ efforts to do more with less have stalled. Six situations present opportunities for executives to reignite programs that optimize efficiency and cost. Our Insights MORE
Improving Productivity Feels GREAT. :: Did you know that achieving more productivity is pretty simple? Here are his four steps to improve your productivity: Step 1 – Write down your task. Have a productivity buddy. MORE
” “I know what I should do to be more productive, but I just don’t do it.” Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Assuming that others’ preferred productivity strategies should work for you can yield frustration and a sense of defeat. Productivity Digital Article MORE
What travel can teach you about making organizations more productive MORE
To transform the sector, action is needed in seven areas or through broader adoption of mass-production approaches. Our Insights MORE
At its most basic, productivity is the amount of value produced divided by the amount of cost (or time) required to do so. It’s tempting to conclude that, if individuals are able to perform their work much better and faster, overall productivity must be soaring. MORE
In my business and for so many of my clients the greatest growth has come from stripping away underperforming offers and getting focused on more powerful ones rather than adding more features or products which almost always complicate things.” MORE
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MARCH 22, 2018
Productivity Boost for Consultants is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Videos consulting checklists Consulting Productivity Time Management for ConsultantsTranscript Hey, it’s Michael Zipursky from ConsultingSuccess.com. Hope you’re having a wonderful day.
Women in Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Improving Productivity Feels GREAT. :: Did you know that achieving more productivity is pretty simple? Here are his four steps to improve your productivity: Step 1 – Write down your task. Have a productivity buddy.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
New research uncovers how three waves collided to create historically low productivity growth but finds the potential for it to recover to 2 percent or more. Meeting Society’s Expectations
The Clever Consultant
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
All the self-help and productivity books in the world can’t help you get more accomplished if you don’t get your mind in a good place first. Continue reading → Productivity Heidi Grant Halvorson need for achievement practicing mind Scott Adams
Consulting Business
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Do you want to become more productive? In fact, there’s a huge industry and thousands of books written on how to become more productive. 21 Productivity Tips for Consultants is a post from: Consulting Success. Who doesn’t, right?
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 6, 2017
” “I know what I should do to be more productive, but I just don’t do it.” Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Assuming that others’ preferred productivity strategies should work for you can yield frustration and a sense of defeat. Productivity Digital Article
McKinsey
MARCH 22, 2018
Sure, productivity can save money. But it could also improve education, fine-tune tax collection, and add 12 billion healthy-life years for the world’s population. Public Sector Insights
MishTalk
APRIL 4, 2017
The debate over productivity rages on. Some believe productivity is understated. Janet Yellen believes a lack of strong productivity gains may be responsible for tepid wage gains. Luce discusses The Mystery of Weak US Productivity. Others believe it is overstated. Financial Times writer Edward Luce is confused, as are many others. more…). Economics
Harvard Business
AUGUST 1, 2016
But once I had, I realized how much the software and gadgets helped me to kick my productivity into high gear. This is an important point that is often overlooked when people try new productivity tools, and when organizations introduce new tools to employees.
MishTalk
APRIL 18, 2015
You are more productive than ever. Congratulations. Just don''t expect to be paid more for it. In reality, some machine is doing all that for you.
McKinsey
JANUARY 9, 2017
Many companies’ efforts to do more with less have stalled. Six situations present opportunities for executives to reignite programs that optimize efficiency and cost. Our Insights
Harvard Business
APRIL 19, 2016
At its most basic, productivity is the amount of value produced divided by the amount of cost (or time) required to do so. It’s tempting to conclude that, if individuals are able to perform their work much better and faster, overall productivity must be soaring.
Consulting Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
The (Un)Secret to Increased Productivity and Getting More Done is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Articles Featured Articles becoming more successful being productive Consulting Productivity How to be more productive Success Habits
MishTalk
JULY 14, 2017
The Fed G17 report shows Industrial Production is up 0.4% Mining is once again the highlight of an otherwise soft industrial production report. percent for a third straight sharp increase, mining pulled industrial production up 0.4 Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization.
McKinsey
MARCH 13, 2018
Indonesia, along with most other Southeast Asian countries, has an opportunity to capture a bigger share of global manufacturing activity. Rising wages in China is giving the ten countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) an opportunity to replace China as the “factory of the world.” Yet taking advantage of this opportunity is not going to be simple. Our Insights
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 6, 2017
” “I know what I should do to be more productive, but I just don’t do it.” Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Assuming that others’ preferred productivity strategies should work for you can yield frustration and a sense of defeat. Productivity Digital Article
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Intrigued by the possibility of a way out of the burnout cycle, a coworker (Colin) and I started meeting every other week to discuss productivity. To give more rigor to our meetings, we decided to define a metric for our productivity: average weekly hours worked. This was the first time I realized that most people have no idea whether they’re really being productive or not. The same is true for productivity. Choose a metric for sustainable productivity.
Harvard Business
MARCH 1, 2017
Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. At a time when so many companies are starved for growth, senior leaders must bring a productivity mindset to their business and remove organizational obstacles to workforce productivity. Productivity is about doing more with the same.
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
The product-market expansion matrix may prove useful in the consulting case interview and is relevant when considering growth strategies. Market penetration can be pursued through a combination of initiatives relating to pricing, product, placement and promotion (see “ Four P’s Framework ”).
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
Making the most of each one will help you to become more productive and, ultimately, achieve your goals. There are many different ingredients that combine to determine your productivity including the time of day, physical environment, your level of motivation, as well as your innate ability to stay focused. Whatever your natural tendencies, there are a number of common sense strategies that can help you be as productive as possible. Silence can be productivity’s best friend.
Ben de Haldevang
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
For me, the bit that’s really interesting and that feeds well into the current discourse is the differentiation between productivity and creativity. Even 20 seconds googling will provide you with images of linear progression, mathematical equations etc when thinking about productivity. Just as engineers measure their time in units of productivity, so do successful writers in their discipline of producing a number of words per day.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
What travel can teach you about making organizations more productive
BCG
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Productivity growth—output growth that exceeds the growth of the workforce and capital employed—has been the lifeblood of the US manufacturing sector for much of the recent past. These steady gains in productivity have been a major factor in the renaissance of US manufacturing.
McKinsey
MAY 24, 2017
The role of the product manager is expanding due to the growing importance of data in decision making, an increased customer and design focus, and the evolution of software-development methodologies. Our Insights
Steve Shu Consulting
MARCH 23, 2011
These are companies that are essentially independent from product vendors. However, there are a number of companies that provide consulting or professional services as part of product companies (e.g., here’s the benefit and features of our product – its the best”).
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
To transform the sector, action is needed in seven areas or through broader adoption of mass-production approaches. Our Insights
McKinsey
APRIL 18, 2016
Urbanization has the potential to drive global productivity, but it requires viewing immigration and population growth as positive—and acting accordingly.
Consulting Business
AUGUST 22, 2016
If you want to make your client meetings productive, create an agenda. The Perfect Meeting Agenda: How Consultants Make Meetings Productive is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Articles being productive Consulting Productivity
Consulting Business
MARCH 16, 2015
In my business and for so many of my clients the greatest growth has come from stripping away underperforming offers and getting focused on more powerful ones rather than adding more features or products which almost always complicate things.”
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Cross-functional collaboration and customer-focused design thinking can help companies reap more value from the energy and resources they use. Our Insights
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The shelves of stores are packed with fantastic fonts, strategically designed color combinations, and unique product forms all competing to draw the attention of consumers. Our research shows that for products consumers find embarrassing to buy — for example, condoms, acne cream, hemorrhoid cream, and lice shampoo — having packaging that stands out may reduce consumers’ purchase intentions. Juj Winn/Getty Images.
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Producing assets have significant surface optimization potential. We take a deeper look at what it takes to unlock this value. Our Insights
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Rich data, ubiquitous connectivity, and real-time communication are changing the way companies work. For leaders, that transformation will extend much further than the machines on the factory floor. Our Insights
Harvard Business
JULY 7, 2016
If a competitor’s product offers the same features at the same price, there’s no reason to switch. So they used design, rather than the product itself, to create differentiation. Should products and service be designed to highlight their difference or their similarity?
Harvard Business
JULY 20, 2017
But the startup could not keep pace with the development and scale of established battery makers, and production defects led to a $55 million recall in 2012 and contributed to the company’s bankruptcy later that year. Acquired out of bankruptcy by a Chinese company to focus on the burgeoning domestic market, A123 recently announced it will close its Michigan plant as it winds down production of lithium-ion batteries in the U.S.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 5, 2016
But one thing is clear: boosting economic growth will depend heavily on addressing long-standing productivity challenges. The United Kingdom’s post-Brexit future is uncertain. Europe
McKinsey
MAY 15, 2017
Advanced analytics and lower-cost computing give companies a powerful tool for managing profitability on an hourly basis. Our Insights
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
This story exemplifies one type of empathic design, namely by a user-designer who combines deep knowledge of product use with the ability to foresee new possibilities for it. Innovation Design Research & development Product development Experimentation Digital ArticleLaura Lezza/Getty Images. As a teenager, Mike Pfotenhauer loved to hike, but he hated how uncomfortable he felt carrying the backpacks then on the market.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Killing products isn’t easy. Engineers and managers toil for months, often years, to conceive, develop, and launch new products. So to see those products go down in flames (literally, as in the case of the Samsung Note 7), often creates a very difficult choice: try to improve the quality and support for products or terminate them. Centralized structures speed product termination because they aggregate information about the whole portfolio at the top.
Consulting Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Delay Your Day and Become More Productive is a post from: Consulting Success. Consulting Articles Productivity Tips Success Morning Rituals Success success tips “Wake up around 7am. Jump out of bed. Make a coffee. Turn on the computer. Read and reply to emails. Check Facebook.
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