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| Report | Description |
| Successful Systems Implementation | This report takes a close look at implementation of large systems. For decades, IT projects have had abysmal rates of success by any and all standards. Is it really that difficult a task? What can and should be done differently? What is the difference between success and failure? |
| Business Process Reengineering Tricks and Traps |
There are a number of tricks and traps in business process reengineering. If you can correctly apply the tricks in a timely fashion while avoiding the traps, it will usually mean a world of difference in the results of your efforts. |
| Global Negotiating and Deal Making | We have identified a number of concepts and techniques that you and your negotiating team may use to improve the end result. |
| The Art of Project Management | This report mentions science but examines the art in project management in much more detail. It is the art that is often the difference between success and failure on a large or complex project. |
| The Business Design Primer | Every manager, executive and leader needs to understand the basic business design concepts. Evaluating a company's current business design is the first step needed to be able to set an appropriate vision for the organization. |
| The Business Journey | This report outlines the fundamentals of the business lifecycle and common mistakes organizations make as they progress through the stages. The report outlines pitfalls to avoid and steps that can be taken now to ensure success in an ever changing environment. |
| Challenging Times, Creative Times | Difficult business conditions call for creativity. The saying, "if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten", should be a wake up call to leaders. This report examines areas of organizations that could yield better results and additional value. |
| Problem Solving POWER | This report is an introduction to the Problem Solving POWER methodology. Any business or technical problem solver can learn techniques and concepts that are key to effective and efficient problem solving. |
| Your Business Identity | Many organizations today do not know what their identity is or how to describe it. This report examines how to evaluate your business's identity and how to take steps to establish a required set of competencies that will result in an improved bottom line. |
