Strategy Driven

MAY 9, 2024

And with financing being one of the primary reasons startups go under, the right strategy needs to involve improving upon your operating capital. What Is Operating Capital? Sometimes called “working capital,” operating capital is the sum of a business’s current assets minus its current liabilities.

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Operations Working Capital Management Finance 75

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2016

So, Jeff’s non-stop one-liners were funny: “You might be a redneck…if there are more than five McDonald’s bags in your car…if the Home Shopping Network operator recognizes your voice…id the taillight covers of your car are made of red tape…if you financed a tattoo, or if you’ve ever been involved in a custody fight over a hunting dog.”.

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Covey How To Long-term Class 150

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 10, 2021

Successful AI/ML implementation has clear benefits for early adopters — As organisations look to the future, IT and operations are the leading areas where they plan on adding AI and ML capabilities.

Early Adopters 81

Early Adopters Outsourcing Long-term Report 81

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2024

Once the infrastructure is in place, the operational expenses are considerably lower. Early adopters of renewable energy infrastructure can enjoy a competitive edge, cutting down on operational costs while supporting sustainable practices.

Energy 92

Energy System Incentives Supply Chain 92

Strategy Driven

MARCH 20, 2021

But you must also remember that any new technology you onboard will bring change to your bank’s operations—some of which isn’t welcome just yet. Or, they may be skeptical about whether it’s worth the cost, or the risk to a high-stakes profession such as finance. It will make the task of deriving insight easier—not harder—to do.

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Technology Banking Chief Financial Officer Chief Technology Officer 68

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 25, 2018

Management concepts, by contrast, operate in poorly regulated environments where failures are often brushed under boardroom or faculty carpets. It was supposed to provoke deeper thinking about capitalism and its future, but many early adopters understood the concept as a balancing act, adopting a trade-off mentality.

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TBL Bottom-up Long-term Early Adopters 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

In most larger companies, you'll need to generate roughly 200+ responses per operating unit per period. Your CFO and finance team can take a leadership role here. Unless line managers and finance really believe in the link between customer feedback and business outcomes, your incentive system won't last long.

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Incentives Sample Metrics Customer Loyalty 12