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New Heights for Your Consulting Firm Available at the Dimfort Diner!

David A Fields

A consulting fable to help you achieve your greatest aspirations for your consulting firm… Thad, the founder of Thadaway Consulting, felt a nagging dissatisfaction. While his firm had grown reasonably well over the past few years and delivered a comfortable income, Thad knew he hadn’t led his firm to the same level of success enjoyed … Continued The post New Heights for Your Consulting Firm Available at the Dimfort Diner!

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How to Have a Successful Meeting with Your Boss’s Boss

Harvard Business

Taking the time and effort to invest in upward relationships, such as those with skip-level managers, requires strategy, humility, and diligence. After all, leadership is not only about managing those below you, but also navigating the complexities above. In this article, the author offers practical tips for holding a successful skip-level meeting.

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Are You Developing Problem Reporters or Problem Solvers?

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

“I know this is terrible to say, but I don’t want Larry on my executive team. He sucks the energy out of the room. Brad, the previous director who managed Larry, was great, but Larry exhausted him! I know Larry wants to become a director and I really can’t fault his performance. It’s just him. […] The post Are You Developing Problem Reporters or Problem Solvers?

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It’s Time for a New Model for Operations Management

Harvard Business

Covid-19 was the death knell for traditional hierarchical command-and-control operations management. In its place a new model has emerged that’s far better equipped to deal with today’s disruptive, volatile, and unpredictable environment. In this model, decision-making responsibility is broadly dispersed to where it makes the most sense, resulting in faster, more accurate decisions in response to changing conditions.

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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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Enhancing Companies and Results

Business Consulting Agency

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies face multifaceted challenges and opportunities that demand strategic expertise and innovative solutions. This is where business consulting services shine, offering a wealth of benefits that help companies improve their operations, enhance their strategies, and ultimately achieve better results.

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The Five Wisest Sayings?

Action Plan

What are the ultimate wisest sayings? Sayings that when fully understood can transform our lives? Good question. Let’s see… Wise sayings, aphorisms, proverbs, adages, or maxims have been around for a very long time. If you do a little research, you’ll learn that there are thousands of wise sayings recorded from hundreds of sources and cultures as far back as Mesopotamia, in 3400 BC.

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How to Go From Conflict to Collaboration, Part 3

Nash Consulting

By Nash Consulting Where have we been and where are we going? So far, we've taken you through the tapestry of theories and mindsets that pave the way for mastering the art of constructive and healthy conflict. If you've been riding shotgun with us, the significance of honing conflict resolution skills is likely clear. Inescapable in any workplace or relationship, conflict often emerges like an unwelcome dinnertime telemarketer.

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How Companies Can Recommit to Their DEI Goals

Harvard Business

A conversation with Darden’s Laura Morgan Roberts on why giving workers agency matters to your organization.

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Convenience and scams

Seth Godin Blog

The scam era is upon us. Aided by AI, borderless currency and the internet of things, there are more people than ever before making a living hustling to steal, impersonate, defraud and otherwise violate our trust. When the world was inconvenient, this was difficult. The banker met with you in person, so did the charitable fundraiser and your second cousin.

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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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Video Quick Take: What Finance Leaders at Midsize Firms Need to Succeed - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SAP

Harvard Business

Sponsor Content from SAP.

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