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The ‘Academy Awards’ of project management – how to win ‘Best Director’

Winning an Oscar is regarded as the pinnacle of any film industry career. When you look at it, a Hollywood film director is essentially a project manager, juggling multiple workstreams in order to achieve their vision. Here’s my guide on how you too can...
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Cost cutting or growth? Insights on effective transformation

Ford Europe recently announced significant job cuts to trim £138m of costs in its European operations in a bid to improve bottom line profits. This scenario is one facing many organisations...
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You are what you measure…Nine Feet Tall looks at what KPIs can do to drive performance in your supply chain

Key Performance Indicators (or KPIs) are widely used in Supply Chain Management and are incredibly important in monitoring performance. Here is Nine Feet Tall’s take on why KPIs are so important to the performance management of supply chains.
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Not just any metrics, but the right metrics…

We review what you need to consider when implementing KPIs in supply chains.
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Reducing project stress

Whilst running project management training with a global drinks manufacturer recently, we began talking about maintaining your well-being as a project manager, and the many pressures this role involves. Here’s 9 simple ways to reduce your project-induced stress.
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Appearance is everything: why your project’s image matters

Ever wondered what you can do to foster a positive project image? Here are our top tips to ensure that your project’s reputation helps, rather than hinders your progress.
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Matter management matters

How is it that with such a vast array of case management systems out there, all claiming to have the perfect solution for matter management, very few firms are actually happy with the systems they have? We take you through some tips to help...
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Top tips on how to put your best foot forward

Whether it’s starting a new job or first day on client site, that initial week of ‘unknown’ is always a daunting experience. Here are our top tips on how to tackle the first week and get off to a flying start.
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Consulting lessons learned from a surf lesson with Tom Butler

A team of Nine Feet Tall consultants recently took to the water for a surf lesson with our sponsored professional big wave surfer, Tom Butler. They captured their insights and even some surfing tips here.
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How to reach the crest of your wave

Nine Feet Tall’s sponsored surfer’s goal is to be a permanent fixture on the Big Wave World tour one day very soon. Goals are essential for any successful sportsperson (and for every successful business) and clearly establishing your goal is the first step to...
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