Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 1, 2024

Examples Several years ago, my agency represented a highly talented professional with over 20 years of experience even though he positioned himself as a jack-of-all-trades. It was hard to recommend him to clients because we couldn’t say with conviction, “You need to talk with Jack Tradesmith because he’s the expert at leadership development.”

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 19, 2019

With costs like these and with over 83% of executives claiming that talent is the number one priority for their organisation (LinkedIn Talent Solutions 2017), employee turnover is an important issue. LinkedIn Talent Solutions (2016). Image: Modire. References: Boushey,H., Retreived from: [link]. Retreived from: [link].

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

Strategic Business Planning Professional consulting services assist entrepreneurs and investors in developing strategic business plans that lay the foundation for startup success. Consultants conduct market research, competitor analysis, and feasibility studies to assess market opportunities, target audience needs, and competitive landscapes.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Maybe you're skeptical of whether it is possible to develop a creative and innovative team and believe you should just hire for it. A common argument presented in support of team development is that if people were born with creativity, we would observe more consistency in creativity among team members.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

People advisory consulting is a field that involves helping organizations optimize their human resources and talent management practices. People advisory consultants work with clients to identify and address issues related to employee engagement, performance, and development, as well as to design and implement HR strategies and initiatives.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 6, 2023

No leader I know sets out to develop bad habits. Here is one leadership development tool that creates the clarity you need to achieve your goals. According to a global study by the Hay Group involving 17,000 leaders, less than one in five women and one in twenty men had a sense of self-awareness.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

A competitive talent landscape, technological advances, and global population shifts are rapidly increasing cultural diversity in the workplace. A large-scale global study involving over 32,000 people from 28 countries found only 20% are willing to have someone they disagree with their point of view as a coworker.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 28, 2022

A recent study found that 56% of sales professionals are actively job hunting.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 29, 2022

CASE STUDY. Further, the organization had not invested in leadership development nor was there a common leadership language. Following the assessment, Brimstone began by working with the leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy. Download Case Study. Agile strategy leads to 220% increase in revenue.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 22, 2024

Strategic Planning and Growth Strategies Business consulting services assist companies in developing strategic plans, growth strategies, and actionable roadmaps for success. A study by the International Data Corporation (IDC) found that companies that invest in consulting services experience an average increase in revenue of 9.2%.

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Business Consulting Agency

MAY 19, 2023

According to a study by McKinsey, 45% of companies cite “lack of understanding of local market dynamics” as a significant barrier to market entry. A study by the Hinge Research Institute revealed that companies working with consultants experienced a 26% increase in profitability.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

According to a study by McKinsey, retailers that focus on operational excellence can achieve cost reductions of up to 20%. Retail experts collaborate with companies to develop strategic plans for product placement, pricing strategies, and inventory control.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A recent BCG study found that nearly three in ten employees are looking for a new job in the new year. Numerous scientific studies link creative visualization (the ability to start with the end in mind) to improved performance, goal achievement, and stress management. Organizational Talent Consulting. & Miralles, F.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

According to a study by the National Small Business Association, small businesses that engage in strategic planning are 12% more likely to grow and prosper. A study by Deloitte found that small businesses adopting advanced technologies experienced a 10% increase in revenue growth compared to those who did not.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 11, 2022

Whether due to unclear expectations or a lack of talent visibility across the organization, a disparity of perceptions is dangerous. Leadership development investments don't have to be a big gamble. Fair and robust talent calibration meetings present a meaningful solution for identifying the right leadership.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 23, 2021

There are several effective options to develop new managers. Three Options to Develop New Managers Learning how to become an effective first-time people manager can come in a variety of forms and formats. Traditional New Manager Development This is an option of course, but with some caveats. Here are three to consider.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Sari Wilde, a managing vice president at Gartner, studied 5,000 managers and identified four different types of leaders. The surprising result is that the “always on” manager is less effective at developing employees, even though many companies encourage supervisors to give constant feedback.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

According to a study by the Mayo Clinic, the personal and organizational side-effects of executives experiencing long-term stress and burnout include: broken relationships substance abuse depression decreased customer satisfaction reduced productivity increased employee turnover Employees are stressed out. Organizational Talent Consulting.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Development is essential for leaders to thrive in today's turbulent marketplace. Its uses in companies range from development and performance management to decision-making purposes such as compensation, promotions, and even downsizing initiatives. Organizational Talent Consulting. You're either growing or falling behind.

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Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A forward-looking ESG strategy deepens customer relationships and loyalty, improves the ability to attract and retain talent, reduces regulatory risk, increases the ability to attract capital, and results in increased resilience driven by a more nuanced understanding of stakeholder expectations. . This is where we come in. Our Results.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Leaving aside luck, which equates to confessing that we don’t really know, there are really just two explanations: talent and effort. Talent concerns the abilities, skills, and expertise that determine what a person can do. Effort concerns the degree to which the person deploys their talents. Is talent overrated?

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Rick Conlow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Consequently read, study, and apply the comprehensive concepts described here. Yet, a landmark study demonstrated that the average manager invests only four hours a week in people’s engagement. Without regular feedback, employees may not know where they stand or what they need to improve, hindering their development.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 1, 2023

This article provides insights into the dark side of personality, six workplace talent management countermeasures, and what to do if you work with or for someone with a dark personality. It is worth noting; however, at least one study revealed positive and negative effects from this dark side personality type.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Numerous studies identify failure as often tied to misalignment between the organization and its operational environment. Studies have demonstrated that selfless love enhances organizational commitment. Key #2: Development Like leadership behaviors, selfless love can be developed.

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LSA Global

MAY 29, 2020

Creating High Performers Using an Effective Individual Development Plan. The Challenge of Developing Others. Sadly, “developing others” always comes in the bottom five. Though it will take time and dedication, the payoff of individual development plans can be huge in terms of increased engagement and performance.

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Brimstone Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

CASE STUDY. Critical to strategy development was bringing the executive leadership team together and getting aligned on the Market Realities with customers (buyers and payers), competitors, suppliers/partners, macro-economic and regulatory, and the key strategic imperatives. Download Case Study. Let's talk CONTACT BRIMSTONE.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 15, 2023

Evidence from workplace studies on the benefits of character suggests that leaders with high character scores outperform others on company performance metrics. This article provides three practical steps to help you develop your character strengths and pass your next character test. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

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LSA Global

MARCH 22, 2017

The research around talent management has uncovered some surprises. We had thought that the best performing companies had the most star talent. So if it’s not the number of stars that makes the difference, what else did the study reveal? Treat your top talent differently. This is the way they maximized productivity.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Strategic Planning : Developing and executing effective strategies that align with business objectives. Talent Optimization : Recruiting, retaining, and nurturing skilled employees to drive productivity and innovation. A study by McKinsey & Company found that improved operational efficiency can lead to cost savings of 20-30%.

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Rick Conlow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Talent, information, and desire are not enough to be successful in a career. For example, quickly count the f’s in this sentence: “Finished files are the result of years of scientific study of a few dedicated experts.”. Never forget that talent, knowledge, and desire aren’t enough to achieve that. But do not worry.

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Rick Conlow

AUGUST 26, 2020

Many professional teams with tons of talent fail to win when players don’t operate as a team. Furthermore, Harvard professor, Daniel Goleman, studies the importance of emotional intelligence. Studies reveal that highly successful people in all walks of life are: Self-confident believers. And do the same for them.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Business Planning : Developing a comprehensive business plan that outlines goals, strategies, and financial projections. Business Planning : Developing a well-defined business plan is crucial. A study by the Small Business Administration found that entrepreneurs with a solid business plan are twice as likely to succeed.

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Harvard Business

JULY 9, 2018

Finding digital talent is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today. Because these firms tend to have slim margins and cannot pay Silicon Valley salaries, many have had to get creative in their recruiting and employee development. Another common strategy we’ve seen is firms rushing to train internal talent.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is alarming, given evidence a direct positive correlation exists between employee commitment to strategy and employee involvement in strategy development. Here is what leaders need to know to be more inclusive in strategy development and how to overcome three common barriers. Development. The first step is to listen.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Successfully identifying, developing, and retaining leadership talent is critical for any organization’s long-term success. That’s why many of them, particularly the largest ones, rely on full-time “talent management” professionals, who work in coordination with other parts of HR.

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LSA Global

JULY 11, 2022

Developing Talent at Work Talent management and development is an essential ingredient in any organization’s success. In fact, our organizational alignment research found that talent accounts for 29% of the difference between high and low performing organizations. And there was even a more detrimental outcome.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Gallup has studied thousands of work teams and millions of leaders, managers, and employees for more than five decades. We’ve found that there’s significant potential in developing what is innately right with people versus trying to fix what’s wrong with them. It included 49,495 business units with 1.2

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