Consulting Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

So, the leader you’re working with is a narcissist… We’ve probably all had one: a boss or a client with a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for nonstop admiration, a lack of empathy, and a sense of entitlement. And we’ve all been stumped on how to handle it! Can you relate? If so, pay close attention to this episode where my guest, licensed therapist, author, and narcissism expert, Chuck DeGroat will share with you why so many narcissists wind up in positions of

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) Then, in Part 2 , I asked those unemployed agilists to review their functional skills, the skills people need to do a product development job well. While those skills are useful, they are not enough. That's why I then asked people to review their product-oriented domain expertise and agile-focused domain expertise in Part 3.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2024

It’s common to experience imposter feelings when taking on a new, more senior role. That negative self-talk can feel justified when you were originally rejected from the job. But you can use this second chance as an opportunity to become a better leader. The author presents four strategies to quiet the imposter syndrome voices in your head if you weren’t the first pick for the job.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 21, 2024

Warehouse service providers play a crucial role in supply chain management, logistics, and distribution for businesses across various industries. As competition intensifies and customer expectations evolve, warehouse service companies seek strategies to increase clientele sales, optimize operations, and drive business growth. Partnering with business experts through strategic partnerships offers warehouse companies valuable insights, strategic guidance, and actionable solutions that empower them

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Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2024

More and more organizations are looking to create flatter, less hierarchical models to increase collaboration, agility, and employee empowerment. But recent research at a food processing company in Colombia outlines some stumbling blocks companies might face when trying to change their structure. Specifically, the researchers and company CEO highlight a series of structural and people dynamics leaders should look out for in their own efforts.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2024

Although conventional wisdom suggests that companies should look for growth opportunities close to their core businesses and capabilities, the author points out that diversification can be an effective growth strategy, as long as you follow four rules: 1) focus on the business unit; 2) let the business units drive their own strategies; 3) appoint business units leaders who will act like a CEO and take initiative; and 4) foster a culture in which it is safe to take chances.

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Seth Godin Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

All purchases involve a decision. Yes or no, this or that, now or later… But it’s helpful to realize that all decisions involve a purchase. When we decide to spend time or take a risk or make a commitment, our brains act in a way very similar to how we choose to make a purchase. When you talk about a non-profit, introduce a new sort of behavior or invite someone to follow along, you’re actually selling.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2024

Surprisingly, the EV market has stalled in recent years. Why? Because the market has reached a difficult point in the technology-adoption lifecycle. Specifically, automakers and policymakers alike can no longer make plans based on what early adopters of EVs want. Instead, if they want to boost sales and reach a much broader segment of the market, they’re going to have to cater to a different set of interests and concerns — which will probably mean offering consumers more hybrids and plug-ins as

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LSA Global

MARCH 21, 2024

Strategies to Minimize Meetings in the Workplace Endless meetings at work can impede productivity, decrease employee engagement , and stifle innovation. New manager training participants often complain about being trapped in a cycle of back-to-back meetings, leaving little time to lead, manage, or coach their teams. However, there is hope. By adopting strategies to minimize meetings in the workplace, leaders and their teams can better achieve individual and organizational objectives.

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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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