Rod Burkert
MARCH 3, 2020
Welcome to my newsletter, where I focus solely on BVFLS practice development, practice management, and related tools and technology to grow/build/scale your firm. Thanks to each of you for being here. A high-five to new subscribers: this is what we do! And was this email forwarded to you? You need your own copy ! In case you missed my last post: “Let me think about it” OR Why prospects don’t buy.
The Management Centre
MARCH 5, 2020
We all have busy days at work. We all have bad days at work. And sometimes the pressure can be a bit too much. We asked participants at our last Managing Multiple Priorities course what they did to handle pressure and stay productive. Here are their top ten tips: 1. Be prepared. Recognising that we all have moments of high pressure, it’s a good idea to learn when those pinch points tend to come along.
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Management and IT Consulting
MARCH 3, 2020
No matter what size your Consulting firm is you need a solid growth plan in 2020 in order to meet future goals. Here are 6 Tips from Consulting experts designed to help your firm grow.
Markovitz Consulting
MARCH 3, 2020
Are businesses finally starting to question the assumption that more hours at the office equals more value for the customer? Back in November, I mentioned that the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Not to be outdone, NPR reported that Microsoft Japan moved to a four-day workweek this summer while increasing productivity by 40%.
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Harvard Business
MARCH 6, 2020
Transparency is crucial — even if your reputation takes a short-term hit.
Management Consulting Connection brings together the best content for management consulting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Consulting Success
MARCH 2, 2020
Business branding is such an essential part of setting up a company because this is what’ll set you apart from all the other firms running in the same industry as you are. Your branding is the public face of your company, so it has to present as strong enough to carry the weight of all. Branding And Naming Strategies That Help Win Consulting Business With Dave Ramos: Podcast #128 is a post from: Consulting Success.
Management Consulted
MARCH 3, 2020
Consultant Interview: How one consultant aced the McKinsey interview, broke in, and broke out again Are you interested in understanding more about McKinsey careers – from the McKinsey case interview to the difference between McKinsey offices in the Middle East?… Read Article. The post McKinsey Middle East Careers appeared first on Management Consulted.
Consultant Journal
MARCH 5, 2020
How should small business owners manage the corona virus, aka COVID-19 ? It’s a question on the minds of many entrepreneurs, as Fortune 500 companies announce new protocols for travel, meetings and even use of coffee cups. At Consultant Journal, we know many entrepreneurs, small business owners and consultants wonder about the business impact. Refer to the CDC , WHO , your local health authority or another reliable, science-based source for health information.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
A vast portion of a management consultant’s career is spent analyzing data, summarizing information, extracting insights, and helping to convert knowledge to action. So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. The objective of the chart is to help you drive the case forward by approving or disapproving your hypothesis of the business problem.
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CaseInterview.com
MARCH 4, 2020
When you’re faced with two options where you know that one option will be good and the other bad, it’s useful to take the time to analyze and determine which one is which. However, many times in your life and career, you’ll face options that are far more ambiguous. Sometimes, the information you’d like to have doesn’t exist. Other times, you face two options that seem equally bad.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
MARCH 4, 2020
Onboarding new employees is a massive investment for your company. Employees who have a great onboarding experience are nearly 70% more likely to stay with their employers for at least three years, making professional training firms well-worth the investment.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 5, 2020
This series is about helping a team create a less brittle environment—more resilience. Part 1 was about individual work. This part is about shortening feedback loops. Brief description of the problem at a recent client: Person A checked in code that broke an “unrelated” part of the system. I'll call this checking in code in Email that broke Search.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
In the modern world, your data is more valuable than your device. If you lose your iPhone or laptop, you can replace them within 24 hours. If you lose your data, you may never get it back. From a young age your mother should be telling you not just to clean your teeth but also to “protect the data!”, both should be a daily ritual. One aspect of protecting your data is being vigilant about backing up your data on a continuous basis to an external device and cloud storage service like Dropbox.
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CaseInterview.com
MARCH 2, 2020
When you’re trying to explain a complex idea to someone, it’s extremely helpful to explain your new idea using terms, concepts, or ideas that the other person already understands. For example, if you’re talking to a seasoned finance professional, you can use terms like “EBITDA“ and “valuation multiples” and they’ll understand them. However, if you’re speaking to someone unfamiliar with finance, you’ll want to say, “how much money a business keeps after paying all the bills,” and “how much someon
The Fearless Marketer
MARCH 2, 2020
I’ve been at the humungous business conference, Social Media Marketing World since Sunday. There, I’ve been absorbing ideas like a sponge and I’d like to share a few insights. More than 4,000 participants have been asking the question: “How do I use social media to attract more business, and what are the social media platforms and strategies that are best for me?”.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 6, 2020
When I started this series about team brittleness and resilience, I expected to discuss winter weather in the Boston area. Every year, we expect several large snowstorms. And, when it snows hard and long, we should stay off the roads so the plows can clear the snow. The organization and team I wrote about in Parts 1 and 2 could not work from home during a snowstorm.
Clarity Consultants
MARCH 4, 2020
While podcasts are incredibly popular overall, does that make them ideal for L&D? If you’re trying to figure out if you should include them in your training design, here’s what you need to consider. The post Podcasts – L&D Genius Idea or Money Pit? appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
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Kai Davis
MARCH 6, 2020
Remote work is on the upswing because check notes the world is facing a pandemic, and you’ve barricaded yourself inside your home. Your friend Kai is here with a few recommendations for ‘Remote CoWorking,’ the perfect thing to keep you productive and, most importantly, sane in these trying times. Remote Coworking is fun, more productive than solo work, allows for feedback/accountability, and helps you have a bit of digital face time with another human.
The Management Centre
MARCH 5, 2020
In this video we introduce two of the common mistakes made by new managers, and how to avoid them. For further information on management skills and tools, take a look at the Emerging Managers Programme. The post New managers – watch out for these common mistakes! appeared first on The Management Centre.
On the Brink Podcast
MARCH 5, 2020
Hear how women can build better businesses that thrive! I was hunting around for leading women in the financial services sector as I was writing my book about exceptional women smashing the myths of what women can and cannot do. Lisa Caputo’s name came up and having been an ex-Citibanker for many years, I was interested in what she had done there for women.
Consultants' Consultant
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Consultants Consultant: I’ve been thinking a lot about the burden that a stated corporate value around. The post Collaboration appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
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Management Consulting Prep
MARCH 5, 2020
Even the brightest candidate doesn't completely believe in his or her ability to remember. Therefore, taking note is essential in reminding you of your "map" through case interview and important information. The post Estimation question & market sizing in case interview appeared first on Management Consulting Prep.
The Management Centre
MARCH 5, 2020
In this video we introduce two of the common mistakes made by new managers, and how to avoid them. For further information on management skills and tools, take a look at the Emerging Managers Programme. The post New managers – watch out for these common mistakes! appeared first on The Management Centre.
On the Brink Podcast
MARCH 2, 2020
Learn how to see the future through a fresh lens ! As you might know, we are setting up leadership academies and personal development programs for our SAMC clients in all types of industries. As corporate anthropologists , this is very much in line with our misson of helping organizations and the people working within them to change. In today's podcast, I speak with two notable leaders in the field of leadership development—Valerio Pascotto and Amit Raikar—who share with us their brain-based app
Chad Barr
MARCH 4, 2020
This past Thursday, I watched with pride, as my wife spoke before more than 1,000 people at a rally of the Greater Cleveland Congregations, churches and synagogues committed to criminal justice reform in Cleveland, telling our story of our son’s addiction to heroin. This event was to push forward for funding to build crisis and diversion centers. The hope is to divert men and women with mental health and addiction issues during a crisis to these centers for assessment and treatment rather than b
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