David A Fields

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Does your consulting firm produce snoozeworthy content? Are you guilty of communicating blockbuster ideas in articles, webinars and social media posts that are utterly boring? Dull as lichen on a rock? By adding a magic spice, your consulting firm’s ideas will pop to the top like a Taylor Swift song. You’ll transfix your audience and, … Continued The post Read This: The Secret to Content that Attracts Consulting Clients appeared first on David A.

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Image generated by AI using a free version of Canva Of course you’ve heard of ChatGPT but are you using it to work smarter and more efficiently yet? If not, you should be! Recently the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA) hosted a members-only roundtable discussion to help people jumpstart their use of this powerful tool. Special thanks to Alexis Hultine of Digital by Design , and Dave Seaton of SeatonCX for leading the session and sharing their insights.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Unsure about how to influence and guide executives through organizational transformation? Here’s what you need to know Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to influence executives to engage in transformational change …especially in today’s complex, volatile, ambiguous marketplace? Maybe you tried to convince the senior team to trust your expertise and buy-in your proposed change ideas…only to have those ideas land on deaf ears.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Choosing a career path to dedicate years of your life to is never an easy decision, and this applies whether you are an undergraduate seeking a first job fresh out of university, or someone looking to make a career switch. After all, faced with the tantalising possibility of all the possible paths you could take, […] The post Consulting: Your Gateway to Diverse Career Avenues first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

New York and Miami, Dubai and Cairo, the Bay Area and Austin. Pandemic-era migrations have created strong new connections between cities — and companies need to update their location strategy to keep up.

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Makarios Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To become an effective delegator as a leader, the very first thing you need to do is recognize that you are carrying a load of head trash around delegation. We can say that with confidence because we have conducted an exercise with hundreds of leaders. In a nutshell, the exercise goes like this: Take 3 minutes and brainstorm all the reasons leaders should delegate.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As a consultant, you will typically work long hours, and during this time you might find yourself creating slide decks, analyzing massive data sets, and working within fast paced teams to solve your clients’ most challenging problems. To add to the stress, consultants are often travelling long distances for on-site visits with the client or […] The post Headaches of Consulting (and How to Deal with Them) first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

If you’ve hit a big pothole on the road to success, take heart. Research shows that setbacks can galvanize your career in unexpected ways that make you more successful. Three practices are key to turning them to your advantage: exploring whether your goals still fit your aspirations, opening yourself to unorthodox opportunities, and adopting a growth mindset.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Some company is buying your company (or vice versa). Why? They claim it's “Economies of scale,” and the combined organization will save money by centralizing “overhead” and flattening management. You know who that “overhead” is: the people who support the business, such as finance and HR. And, the managers. Worse, the new management asks managers to “reapply” for their old jobs, the jobs they have right now.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the digital era, a website serves as the cornerstone of an organization’s online presence. Its functionality, aesthetics, and user experience profoundly impact a business’s success. Collaborating with expert consulting services empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their websites, optimizing them across multiple facets to drive improved results and achieve strategic objectives.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

John Prothro, the CEO Of Foot Solutions, shares some leadership lessons he learned as an experienced executive and a global foot wellness retailer.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The risk with generative AI is not that leaders fail to try it, but that trying is as far as they get. Despite the progress made by vendors, using AI-enhanced productivity tools alone will not give you a competitive edge — just as provisioning smartphones, email, or web access to your team is nothing more strategic than providing electricity or running water.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Recently, a newish site asked me to become part of their “editorial board.” They didn't say what the responsibilities were, so I asked. The reply: Spend five hours a month in meetings (roughly an hour each week). Write a new, unique column each month. I asked what I would get in return. Nothing. No payment for my time or my IP (Intellectual Property).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, the role of marketing consultants has evolved into a pivotal force driving strategic growth and market dominance. Marketing consultants offer specialized expertise, insights, and tailored strategies through consulting services, aiding companies in navigating complex marketing challenges and achieving their business objectives.

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Chad Barr

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Peter Drucker once stated, “Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” This principle has been a cornerstone in my teachings about the significance of utilizing a calendar as a digital accountability partner, particularly in the realm of content creation. Why a Calendar is Essential in Content Creation: Accountability : A calendar acts as a sacred tool, compelling us to take consistent and frequent action.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Generative AI can help organizations overcome inherent shortcomings in conventional processes for performing contingency scenario planning. This article explores how the technology can do that and provides an example: a simulation that the authors conducted.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Yes, you might remember this character from a previous week. I don't just cycle on my nonfiction. I also cycle on my fiction. The transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for November 30, 2023, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from a short story I’m cycling on, to find the start.

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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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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Expanding a business into the United States market is a complex endeavor that demands strategic planning, regulatory compliance, market research, and a profound understanding of local nuances. International companies seeking to penetrate the US market often encounter multifaceted challenges, making the guidance of local business consultants through business consulting services invaluable.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

For project-driven organizations, every hour lost from designing or planning projects impacts the bottom line. Even so, many project-driven organizations still operate with a bevy of spreadsheets in a siloed environment. Homegrown or legacy solutions do not allow these organizations to consolidate and analyze data, stay on top of change orders, or collaborate effectively.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Generative AI will forever change the way meetings are conducted. In the near future, meetings will offer personalized content and purpose-driven expertise, while also serving as guardians against bias and promoting active learning. As AI continues to advance, every meeting holds the promise of being productive, efficient, and influential, unlocking infinite possibilities for teams and organizations.

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Office Skills

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More than half of businesses now use artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity, 46% are leveraging AI Integration to create internal communications and a whopping 97% believe that new tools such […] The post AI Integration: Reshaping The Business Landscape For The Future appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Embarking on the journey to establish a skincare product line or brand requires a blend of innovation, market understanding, and strategic planning. In such a competitive and dynamic industry, aspiring entrepreneurs and investors can significantly benefit from the expertise and guidance offered by business consulting services. This article explores how industry experts assist clients in the skincare sector, aiding them in avoiding pitfalls, implementing best practices, and reaping numerous benef

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Project-based organizations that are still utilizing legacy systems today have a host of potential system failure, compliance, and integration concerns. There are a number of reasons why organizations hold off on a digital transformation. One of the biggest is a fear that a “big bang” implementation will disrupt business. Although it might appear as though you’re saving costs when you don’t spend money updating your digital product, it might cost you much more over the long haul.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

While many leaders strive to energize and motivate their teams to do work that matters, the unfortunate reality is that employees often feel disconnected to their company’s core purpose. Purpose statements, if they exist at all, tend to be too vague or too lofty, or both. To use purpose to drive business, leaders need to balance idealism and pragmatism.

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Alan Weiss

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I coach people all over the world and we all adjust for the time zones. I’ve found that I’m far more comfortable and effective having visited others’ countries at some point. I know what the surroundings are like, the food is like, the traffic is like. I’ve been an observer of local customs and mores. It makes me far more effective, just as physically visiting a client provides more effective coaching (in person or remote) than never having been there.

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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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