David A Fields

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Prospective clients need to hear certain messages from you in order for you to build a successful consulting firm. Are you sending the right signals? Dulcinea Bious was crushed when she learned the truth. Her parents, not the Tooth Fairy, placed Oreos under her pillow. Sure, that particular wool dropped from her eyes 40 years … Continued The post What Your Consulting Firm Needs to Communicate to Win More Clients appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

What is freelance consulting? Freelance consulting refers to offering consulting (expert advice in a particular industry) as an independent self-employed business owner instead of as an employee of a consulting firm. For example, a strategy consultant might work for a big firm like McKinsey or Bain. But a freelance strategy consultant works for themselves —.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A deep dive into the strategies behind the Disney magic (and how to use them to enhance your consulting or coaching success) Want to know a secret? Many people think that what has led to Disney’s incredible success over the years is its unique creativity. And while there are departments that are extremely creative, it’s Disney’s intentionality in their approach to everything that they do is the real reason for its long-term success.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the previous article , I introduced the concepts of boss and lead management, and it seems clear-cut that the latter is superior and preferable. In this article, I explore why managers might struggle to implement lead management and fall back into the bad habits of boss management. Scenario – The Tardy Employee Consider a classic situation that is bound to occur in any workplace — the tardy employee.

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Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

People issues plague business. As a leader, you have the primary responsibility to deal with them – and deal with them you must, because such issues never resolve on their own! People problems come in various stripes. There are the toxic superstars: people who produce phenomenally for your company, yet are abrasive to work with. There are the well-meaning non-performers: people who are giving it a go, but don’t seem to get anywhere.

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Parallels between shared music-making and OD In the dynamic world of organizational development (OD), business leaders oftentimes find themselves on a continuous quest to find innovative and effective strategies for fostering teamwork, navigating change, and enhancing employee well-being. My journey into finding the keys to unlocking transformational OD began in an unlikely setting — my high school band program.

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The Management Centre

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Being assertive at work can be really hard, and this is something many people struggle with. Our insecurities, perceived weaknesses, motivations and goals can all stop us from being assertive when we need to be. In this article, Charlotte Scott explains why we need assertiveness, what it actually is, and how to be assertive. Why we need assertiveness Assertiveness is a communication skill, and displaying assertiveness is essential to working with others.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

AI moves quickly, but organizations change much more slowly. What works in a lab may be wrong for your company right now. If you know the right questions to ask, you can make better decisions, regardless of how fast technology changes. You can work with your technical experts to use the right tool for the right job. Then each solution today becomes a foundation to build further innovations tomorrow.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

If you’re an expert marketer, you can take your experience, expertise, and skills to start a marketing consulting business. We know because we’ve helped many consultants do exactly that. Consider the story of Earline Lagueruela who was the first woman to ever run an ad agency in San Antonio back in 1976. Earline had more.

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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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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

If you took an agile workshop sometime in the past 15 years, you probably played the “ ball game.” That's where people emulate a Scrum approach, complete with asking the team to do “more.” As described in the link above, it can be a terrific simulation. There are many reasons to use simulations when trying to teach people new material.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

1906 is making microdosing more accessible and legal, opening the door to a new era of wellness. We hear how cannabis exec Peter Barsoom leads the charge.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Apple Vision Pro marks the biggest experiment yet in the field of “spatial computing,” which its boosters argue has the potential to be the next era of tech — a shift on par with the emergence of mobile computing. But what are early adopter companies really doing with Apple’s new hardware, and what do they hope to get out of these investments? The piece examines efforts from Lowe’s, e.l.f.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of consulting services has become increasingly pivotal. Regardless of the industry, size, or nature of a company, engaging with business consulting services offers a myriad of benefits that can significantly impact growth, efficiency, and overall success. Explore the universal advantages of leveraging consulting services.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week, my podcast has what I just wrote in the speaking book. Enjoy! The transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for February 9, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book, as yet untitled. You might have heard of this for public speaking: “Tell them what you will tell them; tell them; tell them what you told them.” That's a great start.

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The Consultants Peer Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In the data world, the term ‘source of truth’ is known and refers to the authoritative and reliable source of information within the company -- a single, trusted repository that contains accurate, up-to-date, and consistent data or knowledge that employees rely on for decision-making, problem-solving, and operational processes. To co-opt the term from the IT domain, does your organization have a leadership ‘source of truth?

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many companies sit on piles of cash, even when rates of return suggest they shouldn’t. Why? Researchers have pointed to multiple reasons, including flexibility for M&A and tax advantages. But new research suggests it’s also a form of insurance, especially for smaller firms. Their likelihood of experiencing an adverse event (measured by the chance of being delisted) is significantly higher when they hold less cash.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the digital age, the significance of having an online presence is undisputed, but merely having a website is not enough. Effectively marketing your website is the key to unlocking its full potential. Find here the facts and statistics that show the crucial importance of marketing websites for any size and type of business. The importance of website marketing cannot be ignored.

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This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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Progressus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Progressus Software, the first project accounting app built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, launches Project Multi-Company feature on Microsoft AppSource. COLUMBUS, OH — FEBRUARY 8, 2024 — Velosio, the leading cloud applications partner for midmarket companies, is excited to announce a major release of the Progressus Project Multi-Company feature.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How is the manufacturing landscape going to look like in the near future? In a few words, the industry is going to evolve in three major areas: implementing recent technological advancements (Industry 4.0), finding ways to address post-pandemic challenges, and meeting sustainability requirements. Let’s take a closer look at these and other manufacturing trends that are going to impact the industry in 2024.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When you’re part of a company’s management structure, there will be moments when you’ll have to represent a decision your bosses made that you don’t agree with to your team. Carrying the proverbial flag on behalf of the powers-that-be won’t feel good, but that’s part of the job. Barring a decision or action that is immoral, illegal, or unethical, standing behind decisions that don’t go your way is one of the most challenging things you’ll have to do as a leader.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, launching a business is a thrilling yet challenging endeavor. Navigating the complexities of the startup journey requires strategic planning, market understanding, financial management, legal compliance, operational efficiency, and effective marketing. Business startups that collaborate with business experts find themselves better equipped to address these challenges and achieve favorable outcomes.

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Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few years ago, I embarked on a journey with my trusty Apple Watch Series 6 on my wrist. This device wasn’t just a piece of technology; it was an extension of my daily life, tracking workouts, steps, and calories with precision, as well as sleep tracking, emails, events, and other business functions to just name a few. However, time revealed a flaw – its battery life began to wane.

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Office Skills

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Work from Home industry is rapidly growing and more businesses are hiring virtual assistants as a cost effective way to get many tasks done and expand their productivity. This […] The post Three Essential Virtual Assistant Skills appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Many people look at overthinking as a monolith, when in fact there are three different types: rumination, future tripping, and overanalyzing. In this article, the author offers guideance on how to spot and handle each of the three types of overthinking. Identifying the type of overthinking you or your team is dealing with is the first step in breaking free from its grasp — and more crucial than ever when the demand for quick yet thoughtful decision-making is high.

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of global business, companies from Abu Dhabi seeking to invest and establish a foothold in the United States face a multitude of challenges. Navigating the complexities of a new market demands not just strategic acumen but also localized expertise. Here we explore the pivotal role played by local US business consultants in assisting companies from Abu Dhabi during their foray into the US market and delves into the array of benefits that such collaborations bring.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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