Boosting
Inspiration
A selection of insights to reflect on and boost ideas.
How to strengthen the operation: key capacities beyond the pandemic shock
In times of pandemic, we have seen supply chains severely affected by global isolation protocols, frozen logistics operations, emergency regulations, and a lot of uncertainty. In this context, it has…
How to get organizations to learn from their successes and failures
Talking about failure in organizations is fashionable. We are increasingly hearing that allowing mistakes within companies is a path to learning, building resilience and innovation. But what about the learning…
How do we make decisions?
Organizations value reason and predictability. In companies, quality control in production processes guarantees that, on average, products will come out better and clients will be more satisfied. Incentive systems reward…
Matrix Structures: how to make them work?
Matrix structures have redefined organizations and, as a result, the way in which teams interact with each other has become extremely complex. However, matrices are here to stay. Understanding four…
Taking charge: decision making and accountability in the organization
Objectives are not reached, internal agreements are not fulfilled, deviations in the budgets become habitual… Time to review the decision making in the company.
An Organized Decision: Key Elements of a Decision
There are many types of decisions, but they all share a few common features. Here, the four key elements to consider before making a decision.
How to focus only on good projects?
In a world of scarce resources, portfolio management is key to maintaining a balance between the project’s risks and returns. But this is much more complex than simply applying some…
Stupid meetings, how to eliminate them?
More and more business executives and collaborators complain about the time required for meetings. Calendars full of long meetings scheduled more and more in advance, agendas and schedules that are…
How to stretch the blanket? Using optimization tools – Part I
There are always more projects to implement or good ideas to execute than there are resources to carry them out. Or by not neglecting any project, valuable resources are consumed,…