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Unleashing Business Potential: Benefits of Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

This article explores how consulting services contribute to the success of startups, small businesses, and larger enterprises, supported by facts, statistics, and real-world examples. Startups that engage business consultants are 14% more likely to experience sustained growth, as reported by the Global Business and Economics Research Journal.

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The More Senior Your Job Title, the More You Need to Keep a Journal

Harvard Business

The best thinking comes from structured reflection — and the best way to do that is keeping a personal journal. I started keeping a journal when I took over a manufacturing research, software, and consulting firm. A journal is an effective, efficient, private way to take a similar break.

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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. But the reduction in office hours can be the stimulus for creative thinking about how to increase productivity and efficiency.

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Just Get to the Point: Top to Bottom Communication

Tom Spencer

Newspaper articles rarely have a storyline, or a narrative curve. The myth holds that the reason for this style of writing was that, in the early days of journal editing, paragraphs and news sections which did not fit the page were simply trimmed. Journalists have a very specific writing style. The answer for many is a resounding YES.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. However, as a busy consultant, sometimes we do not have the luxury (or sufficient time budgeted from the client) to conduct a lengthy review of articles. This skill will save you lots of your (and your client’s) time and money.

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Transitioning to Consulting: The Changing Value of Your Time

Tom Spencer

This article outlines the differences in time commitments for graduate students versus full-time consultants. You did not read enough articles? Budget more time next week for journal articles. Not only will you accomplish more by limiting distractions, but you will also become more efficient and effective with your time.

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What's Servant Leadership?

Organizational Talent Consulting

This article provides insights into the proven benefits of a servant leadership style for businesses and employees, the dimensions and characteristics that set servant leaders apart, and an example of servant leadership from a global leader in the business services and supplies industry. Journal of Leadership Studies , 7(3), 18-40.