Fri.Jun 30, 2023

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Selling Consulting Services: Why Client Value Starts Before The Sale

Consulting Success

Consultants must sell their services. Some like it. Some do not. Some are great at it. Some are not. And some consultants downright dread selling, confessing to me over the years that consulting sales feels somewhat dirty to them. Many consultants see selling as a “necessary evil,” and they wish to get it over with.

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Pursuing Balance in Life as a Management Consultant

Tom Spencer

Management consulting is widely known as a highly intense industry. Much is expected of consultants in terms of hours of work, quality of output, and responsiveness to client requests. The sheer intensity of the industry is a big reason why many consultants end up burning out within 2 years, opting to exit into more relaxed roles such as head of strategy at a startup, or venture capital.

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The Importance of Investing in Employee Development During Tough Economic Times

Clarity Consultants

Running a business during tough economic times can cause a lot of uncertainty. It may feel as if you’re facing countless obstacles that you can’t seem to overcome. From figuring out how to cut costs and trying to stand out from your competitors, all while also trying to keep your staff paid and happy, there’s a lot to think about. However, a recession can also be a great time to focus on what matters most in your business–your employees.

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Business conducted by each firm varies but the scope of financial services generally includes the following: Asset Management : managing assets and investments for retail and institutional clients such as stocks and bonds, real estate, and other assets Wealth Management : providing services such as financial planning and investment s

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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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13 Principles for Using AI Responsibly

Harvard Business

The competitive nature of AI development poses a dilemma for organizations, as prioritizing speed may lead to neglecting ethical guidelines, bias detection, and safety measures. Known and emerging concerns associated with AI in the workplace include the spread of misinformation, copyright and intellectual property concerns, cybersecurity, data privacy, as well as navigating rapid and ambiguous regulations.

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How to Explain a Gap in Your Resume

Harvard Business

Since the pandemic, most employers have been more understanding and less discriminating regarding resume gaps — but you have to be ready to explain the gaps clearly, confidently, and without stumbling. Owning your career trajectory means connecting all the dots for the recruiter and hiring manager. Shaping the narrative around any gaps yourself will help make them a non-issue.

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5 Steps to Help Your Project Team Achieve More Consistent Success

PM Alliance

Successfully completing a project is a great accomplishment for an organization. Being able to consistently deliver strong results from one project to the next is more difficult, but also vitally important to the long-term health of the business. Just one instance of poor project performance can be enough to harm a company’s financial picture, diminish its market position, or create doubt among prospective collaborators and investors.