Strategy Driven

APRIL 7, 2013

Improving Business Operation Performance With Innovations. Learn how using analytics to guide a business operations function is the path to continuous improvement and achieving higher operational performance. Arguably no technology is changing job functions within organizations more than analytics.

Operations 50

Operations Resources Innovation ROI 50

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

ROI Hunter: Optimize Your Advertising Campaigns ROI Hunter simplifies the management of your advertising campaigns across various channels, including Facebook and Google Ads. Streamline your support operations, manage tickets, and deliver exceptional service, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Merchandising 99

Merchandising Loyalty Word of Mouth Marketing ROI 99

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Even in the best of times, every day is a battle for productivity, the wring the most out of every day, optimize output and ensure that your overhead costs (including the costs associated with your personnel) are maintaining an optimal ROI. After all, this is one of the most economically and commercially challenging times in recent history.

Productivity 82

Productivity Products Team Management 82

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform.

Innovation 170

Innovation Strategy Competitive Advantage Incubator 170

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Investing in technology to improve efficiency. Technology has become increasingly critical for businesses in recent years, and it offers company bosses the chance to streamline and speed up operations, reduce the risk of errors and introduce cost-effective ways of working. Negotiating with suppliers.

Outsourcing 51

Outsourcing ROI Marketing Strategy Efficiency 51

CO2

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The top three hurdles ARC Advisory Group found are: Cyber security/data security ROI on digital transformation initiatives Management vision and buy-in. That perhaps the biggest issue to a successful digital transformation isn’t the technology adoption – but the way your people work and collaborate in your company.

ROI 78

ROI Industry Survey Business Model 78

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Countries around the world have made a concerted effort to try and encourage more young people to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), with an understandable belief that these topics are vital for the competitive edge of a modern economy.

Pharmaceuticals 74

Pharmaceuticals Education ROI Project 74

CO2

OCTOBER 31, 2017

ROI on digital transformation initiatives. Discussions around novel business initiatives that leverage newer technologies are open to all employees. That perhaps the biggest issue to a successful digital transformation isn’t the technology adoption – but the way your people work and collaborate in your company.

ROI 74

ROI Industry Survey Business Model 74

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s about creating a pathway for new hires to understand, adapt, and align with the company’s ethos, vision, and operational methodologies. Customization ensures that the software feels like a natural extension of your organization’s operations, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Software 52

Software Efficiency Process Training 52

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 20, 2021

Mid-February brought the visually-engaging, coffee-table-styled book, Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt , written for senior executives who are frustrated by the slow pace and limited return on investment (ROI) of their digital transformation, and are unsure what’s holding them back. He is based in Paris.

McKinsey 65

McKinsey B2C Telecommunications Learning-by-Doing 65

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2021

Mid-February brings the beautifully presented, coffee-table-styled book, Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt , written for senior executives who are frustrated by the slow pace and limited return on investment (ROI) of their digital transformation, and are unsure what’s holding them back. He is based in Paris.

McKinsey 65

McKinsey B2C Telecommunications Globalization 65

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2020

The age of 3D printing has been around for a while, yet the vast majority of businesses are still stuck on technology invented millennia ago. If you can capture all that information and move it into your core business systems, it becomes easier to shorten cycle times and lower your operating costs.

Software 67

Software Compliance Learning Curve Cost 67

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The primary step involves an objective assessment to determine operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Compliance 235

Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 235

Chart Your Course

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Advancing work technologies are changing the ways in which companies and their employees work. For the foreseeable future, we will still need skilled workers to operate most machines. Expect to see additional AI and digital platforms implemented to enhance the recruiting and HR processes. .

Trends 100

Trends Forrester Agility Emotional Intelligence 100

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2012

billion , entrepreneurial companies with technology at their core have disrupted entire industries and threatened or eliminated incumbents. A 2011 IBM study of over 3,000 CIOs revealed that CIO-CEO alignment is stronger than ever, with traditional companies aggressively investing in technology innovation.

Technology 14

Technology Venture Capitalist CIO ROI 14

LDRLB

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

high technology). percent in return on investments (ROI).” (p. A study just published in the Academy of Management Journal examined how others aspects of CEO personality impact firm performance in small and medium enterprises (SME) in a dynamic industries (e.g. percent in return on assets (ROA), 5.01

CEO 118

CEO P&L Company Venture Capitalist 118

Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

 In just over 15 minutes you will learn a lot of important information about the upcoming flu season - I know I certainly did. .  In just over 15 minutes you will learn a lot of important information about the upcoming flu season - I know I certainly did. .

System 167

System Human Resources Presenteeism Blog 167

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2011

Same reason your own company might be forcing customers to use other clumsy technologies. The result is implementation of technologies that customers don't like. Customers might "accept" a technology, but that's not the same as liking it. While the technology is new to the market, early results are very promising.

Technology 12

Technology Cost Discount ROI 12

Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 21, 2010

Larger companies are often owned by shareholders who are removed from day-to-day operations of the company and therefore more likely to demand performance accountability from the management. One might say this is a good thing. I do not believe so. Low Job Performance Toleration puts the entire company at risk. I do not believe so.

Company 140

Company Human Resources Emotional Intelligence Welch 140

Harvard Business Review

MAY 25, 2016

By looking at detailed sales data from 40 companies in technology-related industries, we have identified guidelines for the optimal amount and type of sales support and management. This includes all non-quota-carrying roles in the organization: customer-facing support, sales operations and administration, and sales management.

ROI 11

ROI Bottom-up Efficiency Team 11

Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

  I really like the carnival's focus on lean management techniques, which I feel is especially relevant in today's tenuous business environment as all of us can afford to seek out additional operational efficiencies via lean management processes.   Ready to improve your management skills? .

Management 133

Management Six Sigma Human Resources Kaizen 133

Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

 He is struggling to understand why it is that HR is not considered a core function of a an organization like sales, marketing, or operations when it is afforded the opportunity to "direct, deliver, and develop" the employee talent necessary for the company to achieve its goals.  Why?  Why?

Blog 124

Blog Maslow Talent Management Human Resources 124

Sales Wolf Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

 In the latest installment to his Little Big Things video series Tom Peters declares war on these systems and encourages managers to make it easy for all members of an organization to identify problems with an organization's systems and provide bottom-up feedback for improving the way the company operates.

Blog 124

Blog Human Resources Human Capital Talent Management 124

Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 18, 2010

  After illustrating the clear benefits of using checklists to prevent simple errors, Gawande goes on to describe how to implement them into your professional life.   Why You Need to Read This Book:   As I mentioned above, don't be put off by the title of this book and its seemingly drab subject matter.

Human Resources 100

Human Resources Blog Emotional Intelligence Welch 100

Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

 Numerous forecasting models are based off economic indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index and it is critical that you follow and understand how these leading indicators relate to your organization's operations. I really like how The Conference Board takes a high level approach to monitoring the business climate.

Conference 133

Conference Human Resources Human Capital White Paper 133

Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 13, 2010

In a nice post to read in conjunction with Sharlyn's post above, Tim points out that we aren't operating in Q1 of 2009 anymore and that fewer and fewer employees are willing to stick around in a job working for a boss they can't stand.   Tim Sanders, Sanders Says : Don't Take Your Employees for Granted! -

Blog 100

Blog Talent Management Human Resources Emotional Intelligence 100

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2012

They're bad at innovation by design: All the pressures and processes that drive them toward a profitable, efficient operation tend to get in the way of developing the innovations that can actually transform the business. The constant need to drive towards operational efficiency can be avoided through the creation of new organizations.

Innovation 15

Innovation Company ROI Disruptive Innovation 15

Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2023

Financial consultants are a one-stop solution for all your financial concerns – be it tackling operational challenges or looking for investment opportunities for your business. While this process might seem time-saving, it can in fact jeopardise business operations in the long run.

Finance 102

Finance Budgeting How To Credit Scoring 102

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2018

These new trucks will create significant additional value for the business in ongoing operational savings, improved routing efficiency, and brand building. These new EVs will cost less to run, use better technology to increase efficiency, and build intangible brand value for the company. Up-front price is no longer a barrier.

Strategy 8

Strategy Efficiency Brand Cost 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2018

But investing in an internal communications strategy that leverages mobile app technology can play an integral role in reaching employees, connecting strategy with operations and helping companies thrive, according to new research by Staffbase. Reach and relevance have become the greatest weaknesses of internal communications.

Content 8

Content Middle Management Directory CIO 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 31, 2017

Digital technology has been roiling markets and disrupting companies for more than two decades, but despite that lengthy history, incumbents are still struggling to enact and deliver on digital transformations. Sponsored by DXC Technology. Insight Center. Crossing the Digital Divide. How the best companies get up to speed.

Strategy 8

Strategy ROI Technology Cost of Capital 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Another pervasive reason is that senior executives are trained as operators, not innovators. And there’s a fundamental conflict between innovation and optimizing an existing operation. To close the gap, we need to treat innovation differently than we do normal operations. Here are four things leaders can do.

Innovation 8

Innovation P&L ROI Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2018

Today, we’ll talk with IBM’s Max De Ycaza about how IBM’s largest business unit, the $40 billion Global Technology Services unit, is helping clients learn from this journey. Driving digital transformation really means driving rapid, efficient, and high-ROI responses to those changes. Download this podcast.

Agility 8

Agility Content CIO Banking 8

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 29, 2010

This book will show you, as an employee, customer or partner, how to use new social technologies, make yourself heard, and produce better products and services. As a leader and manager, you’ll learn how to use these tools to harness social interactions to improve your business and to create your own social nation.

Guidelines 62

Guidelines Management Media Newsletter 62

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2015

They’re essentially asking the company to take the cash it has generated through its business operations and spend it on something with an uncertain future return. Everyone always wants new equipment — new computers or other hot technologies. The two founding partners were both engineers who loved technology.

Finance 8

Finance NPV CFO ROI 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2015

IT management risks losing control over enterprise technologies because in a fast-paced business world, teams — unwilling to wait for IT to rollout official solutions — solve their own needs quickly by resorting to cloud-based, consumer tools to manage projects and share information.

Company 8

Company ROI Resistance Politics 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2018

A recent survey by Deloitte of “aggressive adopters” of cognitive technologies found that 76% believe that they will “substantially transform” their companies within the next three years. There probably hasn’t been this much excitement about a new technology since the dotcom boom years in the late 1990s.

Project 9

Project How To Technology ROI 9