Operations and Management

Effective operations and management are crucial for the smooth running and growth of any business. This section offers resources to improve your operational efficiency and management skills, focusing on tools and strategies that are both practical and affordable.

Courses & Workshops

Coursera – "Introduction to Operations Management": A comprehensive course that covers the fundamentals of operations management, available for free to audit.

MITX – "Supply Chain Management": Offers a deep dive into supply chain management principles, with free auditing options.

Books & Articles

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The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement
Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Explores process optimization in manufacturing and production settings.

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Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation
James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones

Offers insights into implementing lean principles to improve efficiency.

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High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove

Provides timeless advice on management effectiveness, from the former CEO of Intel.

Online Resources & Tools

Asana: Offers a free tier suitable for managing tasks, projects, and workflows to enhance team collaboration.

Trello: A visual tool for project management and task organization that provides a free basic version.

Monday.com: Features tools for project management and team collaboration with a free trial available.

Videos & Presentations

TED Talk: "How to Manage for Collective Creativity"
Linda Hill

Explores how to harness creativity and innovation within organizations.

MIT Sloan Management Review Webinars

Offers webinars on various aspects of management, including operational efficiency and leadership.

Harvard Business Review Webinar Series

Features talks by experts on business management strategies and operational improvement.

Templates & Worksheets

Inventory Management Template by Smartsheet: A free template to keep track of inventory levels, orders, sales, and deliveries.

Gantt Chart Template by Office Timeline: A simple tool to create Gantt charts that visualize project timelines and milestones.