The term “big data” is getting a lot of attention these days, but for all the wrong reasons. In theory, the concept of big data analytics – acquiring systems to analyze large quantities of data – makes sense for businesses inundated with information.
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The CEO of a retail banking firm wished he knew the answer to this question. At the time, he was very dissatisfied with the service levels across his network of more than 1,000 branches. An employee survey and root cause analysis revealed that 88% of staff felt
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Most firms operate well below their true capacity.
The big question for most organizations is not whether the people in charge are good leaders, but do they know how to manage? Our observations suggest poor management is a key reason why so many companies are failing to
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By combining direct revenues, payments made to service sectors and other contributions, the mining industry is responsible for approximately 45 percent of the world’s measured economic activity. As such, there is no denying that mining plays an important role in today’s economy.
Multiple factors are combining to intensify the pressures on chief executives to realize the full potential of their business within shorter and shorter time frames. Faced with this reality, the challenges facing every chief executive are daunting. And yet, in
spite of the rising tide of change at the top, many regularly and consistently execute their strategy with precision and flair to deliver solid results for the company and their stakeholders.
Safety is one of the most important issues in today’s mining sector. That’s why Alexander Proudfoot participated in last week’s National Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Pre-Shift Competition. The competition, sponsored by the National Mining Association and administered by the US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, put the industry’s safety skills on center stage in Columbus, OH.
Managing talent is a critical tool in enabling a company to achieve its business goals. Investing in human capital to develop skills, capacity, flexibility and adaptability creates a solid foundation for long term competitive advantage. By managing talent effectively, companies can both speed growth and amplify results. But whilst many organisations have expressed their commitment to developing a sturdy pipeline of talent, many are failing to make this happen in reality and generate the results desired.
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A workable solution to alleviate the stresses from the constricted talent pool
by Jon Wylie, COO Global Mining and Metals, Alexander Proudfoot
The shortage of skilled labour is now the second most critical issue affecting the sector. As companies, especially those in the emerging markets look to start new projects or ramp up existing ones, the severely constricted talent pool is increasingly putting projects at risk.
The defining characteristics that separate the best from the rest
With demand stagnating across most of the developed economies and faltering across many of the developing countries, identifying and steadfastly pursuing a path to prosperity is complex and demanding for the one at the helm, the company’s chief executive
Harnessing the collective expertise of the management team to drive effective execution
The key to effective execution is to lead from the top. But, by top, we mean not just the chief executive rather the entire C-Suite team. By tapping into the combined strengths of the management team as a whole, exploiting their diversity and fully harnessing their collective expertise, a chief executive officer has, within easy grasp, the potential to achieve the company’s goals that much faster, thereby driving true competitive advantage.
