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10 Top Process Improvement Tools You Need to Create a More Sustainable Business

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A study by BCG/MIT finds that 90% of executives deem sustainability to be important, yet only 60% of companies incorporate sustainability as part of their business strategy, and even less (25%) integrate sustainability into the core of their business model. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability.

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What Is a Balanced Scorecard? (Example & Template Included)

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Relatively new, the balance scorecard was introduced in 1992 by David Norton and Robert Kaplan, by taking existing metric performance measures and adapting them to include nonfinancial information. Coca-Cola uses a balanced scorecard to align its sustainability goals with its overall business strategy and monitor its progress.

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Why project work doesn’t get completed early…

Kiron Bondale

Poorly thought out performance measures are one way: If staff are measured based on utilization , then completing work in less time means they are either going to be reprimanded or handed more work which they might not be able to complete by working a sustainable pace. How could the system affect work completion?

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Lost in Communication and Collaboration — Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy (2)

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Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the organization’s long-term sustainability. This is the second of three articles analyzing the 183 anti-patterns from the upcoming Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book.

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Value Innovation Strategy For Strategic Project Managers

The Strategic Project Manager

That’s where the competition is irrelevant because the company has successfully differentiated itself and simultaneously lowered its costs, leading to sustained growth and profitability. It can help companies create new market space, differentiate themselves from competitors, and sustain long-term growth and profitability.

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Operational Efficiency: A Quick Guide

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It’s clear that the lower your operational efficiency rate, the higher your company’s operational efficiency and sustainability. But any type of performance measurement is going to go a long way in helping you achieve operational efficiency. Numbers don’t lie. How to Improve Operational Efficiency.

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Benefits Of The Strategy Canvas Tool For Strategic PM’s

The Strategic Project Manager

Environmental Impact: XYZ Electronics prioritizes sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials in its smartphone production, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. Community Engagement: Starbucks engages with local communities through initiatives like ethical sourcing, environmental sustainability, and charitable donations.