David A Fields

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your consulting firm can generate customer delight, referrals and glowing testimonials by tackling a small, unexpected task for your clients. The Story A simple idea from a true story: A long, long time ago in a city far, far away, when I was an entry-level executive at a large, Midwestern consumer products manufacturer, all employees … Continued The post The Unexpected Activity That Wins Raving Fans for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 22, 2024

You may find consulting success just by employing general marketing strategies and casting a wide net on your target audience. But if you want to build a high-growth consulting firm, you must make your tactics more laser-focused and well-targeted. Michael Zipursky sits down with Elizabeth Harr, Managing Partner at Hinge Marketing. Together, they discuss the.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

Why finding your voice is the key that unlocks your consulting or coaching potential Finding your voice isn't just about getting on the stage as a speaker; it's the main thing you need to launch your business, create compelling content, write that book you've dreamed about, and yes, take the stage with confidence. Without it, you don't just feel unheard; your entire vision risks fading into the background.

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how many companies operate and handle various tasks. In the world of instructional design, AI is proving a valuable asset by accelerating development timelines, creating more opportunities for personalization, and more. That’s why leading instructional design consultants leverage the technology, as it allows them to offer the best possible results to client organizations.

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The Management Centre

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this interview, Rebecca Cooper, Head of People and Development at ACT Training shares her experience of what effective leadership development looks like in action. ACT Training provides a wide range of fully-funded training programmes for individuals and employers in Wales. Their mission to improve lives through learning stands side by side with our own at =mc, so of course we were thrilled when they got in touch about working together.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Understanding inflation is essential for comprehending the global economy and predicting how changes in inflation are likely to impact economic activity, employment, and asset prices. Inflation, which refers to a general increase in the price of goods and services, results in a reduction in the purchasing power of money over time. Since 2008, the rate of inflation in the U.S. remained stable, at or below the Fed’s 2% target.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. This comedy series features an American football coach with no pedigree but a winning record in the United States who, without any experience or knowledge of the game, becomes the head coach of an elite and beloved British soccer team.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 23, 2024

In 2023, organizations continued to face significant challenges, from inflation to geopolitical turmoil to controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies — and 2024 promises more disruption. Gartner researchers have identified nine key trends, from new and creative employee benefits to the collapse of traditional career paths, that will impact work this year.

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Makarios Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a leader in your company – whether you are an owner, founder, or member of the C-suite – you know that tolerating mediocrity never engenders excellence. There is no “Muddle Model” that will drive business success. Yet, when it comes to getting the right people in the right seats, leaders consistently act as if mediocrity and muddling are okay. Here are two common scenarios: A business founder has been acting as both visionary and integrator since the company’s inception.

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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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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

JANUARY 22, 2024

In today’s uncertain times, we need to take matters into our own hands. This episode’s guest is all about doing that, winning by being on offense. Former NFL and NBA executive Paul Epstein joins us to share a playbook for winning both on and off the field. He shares his 15-year career in professional sports to becoming a sought-after consultant and author.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 26, 2024

The skincare industry is flourishing, driven by a growing consumer demand for innovative and effective products. For entrepreneurs and investors venturing into this dynamic market, launching a skincare product line holds significant potential. This article explores the process of manufacturing skincare products with commercial labs and underscores the transformative role of business consulting services in achieving success in this competitive industry.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 26, 2024

We should choose our words as wisely with people as we do with generative AI. In this article, the author offers six guidelines to consider when initiating discussions with stakeholders, whether they’re customers, partners, or employees: 1) Structure your prompts the right way. 2) Utilize reflective and thoughtful probing. 3) Convey empathetic language and humility. 4) Harness humor, playfulness, and emotions. 5) Acknowledge key challenges. 6) Be a good (and patient) listener.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 26, 2024

While I'm continuing this experiment, I'm also considering a different name for this podcast. If you have suggestions, let me know. Thanks. I have cycled to start this story in a different place. Enjoy! The transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for January 25, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress.

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Action Plan

JANUARY 25, 2024

We all like certain things. But have you ever thought about what you really like? There’s a whole lot of things to choose from out there. What are your preferences? Below is a list of things that you may like. Just read each one and think, for each category, “What do I like or love the most?” Just say it to yourself and then go to the next one. Ready?

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 25, 2024

Starting a new business venture is an exciting journey filled with potential, but it also presents numerous challenges. To enhance their chances of success, investors and entrepreneurs often turn to business consultants for expert guidance and support. Launching startup ventures can be done with better results. When working with business experts that can guide, advise, and execute business objectives, one gets better results.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 26, 2024

There are three immediate challenges for companies that want to train fine-tuned AI models: 1) they require extensive, high-quality data — a scarce resource for many enterprises, 2) third-party AI models can include problematic biases, and 3) training fine-tuned models with users’ personal data may result in privacy violations. However, data collaboration platforms can help address these challenges.

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Chad Barr

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an era where digital threats loom at every corner, we often encounter clients grappling with compromised systems – a clear sign of the pervasive dangers in our digital landscape. This article is a clarion call to recognize and guard against these lurking cyber threats. Understanding the Digital Danger Zone: Malware and Viruses: Beyond mere nuisances, these programs are digital predators, hijacking your data for ransom and pilfering personal information.

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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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Actionable

JANUARY 23, 2024

A practical audit of how you're equipping participants to take action following your workshop. Data backed insights to take your impact to the next level. Get Free Access The post Motivation Sandwich Scorecard appeared first on Actionable.co.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 24, 2024

Expanding a business into the United States market can be a lucrative endeavor, yet it presents numerous challenges for international companies. From complex regulations to cultural nuances, overcoming these obstacles is essential for success. Partnering with local business experts significantly enhances the prospects of thriving in the competitive US market.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, your manager told you that they’ll be bringing in someone else above you. In other words, you’re getting layered. This refers to a situation where an additional layer of management is inserted between you and your current reporting line. Essentially, it means that someone else is hired or promoted to a position above you. They become your new direct supervisor and you now report to them instead of your previous boss.

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Action Plan

JANUARY 22, 2024

Have you ever started an exercise program, then quit, then tried again, and then quit again… Yeah, most of us have. It seems that this is the way most of us do it. I’ve been an on and off exerciser for more than 40 years. I bought exercise equipment (many times) and then quit them all. I bounced to music on a rebounder, and then it got old. I signed up at a friggin’ CrossFit gym and then quit (Pain!).

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Office Skills

JANUARY 22, 2024

What are Soft Skills? Learning how to improve your soft skills is one of the most important tasks you can undertake. That’s because soft skills are essential life skills that […] The post How to Improve your Soft Skills appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the intricate world of business, avoiding costly mistakes is synonymous with steering a ship away from treacherous waters. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a newcomer to the business arena, the importance of sidestepping pitfalls cannot be overstated. In this article, we delve into the significance of steering clear of costly errors and highlight how working with business consultants, seasoned professionals who don’t guess but draw from their extensive experience, can sub

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

How can boards better understand the potential impacts of AI? The authors suggest six scenarios that all boards must consider — and then act upon — ranging from predicting extreme operational changes, to anticipating new strategic ways to compete, to foreseeing existential threats that could obviate one’s business.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

JANUARY 25, 2024

Mark Steffe, the CEO of First Command Financial, talks about his leadership principles and the company's commitment to military families.

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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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