Wed.Oct 18, 2023

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The Art of Setting Expectations as a Project Manager

Harvard Business

Managing the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders is one of the most challenging jobs of a project manager. Yet there’s no educational program or training for this skill because everyone’s expectations are unique and often deeply personal. PMs need to use a combination of intuition, listening, iterating, and learning on the fly to address them successfully.

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Conceal-and-Carry Guns in the Workplace: Safe or Not?

Harmonious Workplaces

Businesses have considerations to make about policies, attitudes, and workplace safety. Many states, including my home state of Illinois, allow gun owners to conceal and carry a firearm with a license. In fact, on June 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court reduced any state’s ability to restrict the right to carry a firearm for self-defense as guaranteed by the Second Amendment (Mayes, 2022).

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What Fast-Moving Companies Do Differently

Harvard Business

Lack of speed has been troubling companies for decades. The difference is that, today, with everything moving so much faster, a lack of speed can mean more than just a few missed opportunities — it can put companies in a very precarious position, especially those in markets where they face competitors that can sense and respond far more quickly. Slow-moving companies increasingly will find themselves fighting for relevance or, in some cases, pure survival — and leaders know it.

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Expert Business Resolutions Through Business Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

In the intricate landscape of modern business, challenges and obstacles are inevitable. However, the transformative role of business consulting services in providing expert resolutions to complex business problems has become increasingly instrumental in navigating the dynamic and competitive market environment. Whether it’s addressing operational inefficiencies, overcoming financial constraints, or streamlining strategic initiatives, business consultants bring a wealth of industry knowledg

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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What’s Derailing Your Company’s Transformation?

Harvard Business

Often the real barriers to organizational change are lurking beneath the surface. Three steps can uncover them: act like an anthropologist, use sophisticated tools to analyze the breadcrumbs, and use drawings to tease out subtle dimensions of an organization’s culture.

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How Kenvue De-Risked Its Supply Chain

Harvard Business

Global disruptions that cause sudden swings in consumer demand are becoming more commonplace today, changing the way we think about supply chains and de-risking them. This article shows how Kenvue, a former Johnson & Johnson company invested in “real” insurance policies — capabilities and resources that make a supply chain resilient under conditions of high uncertainty.

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How To Overcome The Performance Paradox With Eduardo Briceño

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Eduardo Briceño takes people out of the performance paradox, helping companies develop cultures of learning and high performance.

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How Indra Nooyi Brought Design Thinking to PepsiCo

Harvard Business

And how harnessing the power of design shaped the company’s global strategy.

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Spines out

Seth Godin Blog

I lost a cookbook the other day. After twenty more minutes of searching, there it was, right on the cookbook shelf. But the spine was much more subtle than the cover, and it hadn’t been what I was looking for or expecting. We spend a lot of time on our (metaphorical) book covers. That first impression, the way we tell our story or introduce ourselves or earn the sale.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Frontline Sales Managers – Why They Need Sales Leadership Training

LSA Global

Most Frontline Sales Managers Need Sales Training Most sales managers were once a top revenue producer as a member of the sales team. They know how to individually target the right client prospects , uncover a prospect’s key needs, present your unique value proposition , and close deals faster. But guess what — none of these skills ensure they will be effective at leading, managing, and coaching a sales team.

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Video Quick Take: FCMA’s Terra Watkins on How the Right E-Procurement Tools Help You Support Your Customers - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM AMAZON BUSINESS

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Amazon Business.

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Career Sponsorship Is a Two-Way Street

Harvard Business

How to choose the right protégé and manage your relationship over the long term.

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How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise?

Harvard Business

Do your research, get your timing right, and document everything.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.