David A Fields

OCTOBER 17, 2023

There are better (and worse) ways for your consulting firm to react when you find yourself facing competition for an important project. Sometimes your prospective clients make inexplicable decisions. For example, promoting Jimmy “Straight Line” Jameson to head of innovation, holding inter-departmental competitions on team unity day, and considering consulting firms other than yours for … Continued The post Competing for Projects: Consulting Firm Dos and Don’ts appeared fi

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the world of entrepreneurial consulting, standing out is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Boutique consultancy firms, with their nimbleness and specialized expertise, have a unique advantage. Yet, many struggle to attract the right clients. The key? Positioning. By differentiating yourself in the market, you can attract better-fit clients and unlock unparalleled opportunities.

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Rick Conlow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Transforming from a good to great coach equals turning disengaged employees into top performers. However, employees today are restless. They quiet quit, loud quit, quit without notice, and are more disengaged, and disloyal than ever. Furthermore, 70% will quit for a better offer. About 38% of quitters leave in about a year. And people 25-34 have a tenure of 2.8 years which is significantly lower than other age groups Have you noticed?

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Progressus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The professional services industry is undergoing a transformation driven by familiar yet powerful forces. These forces encompass digitization, the adoption of data-centric business strategies, the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. These transformative elements, while well-recognized, are evolving at an unprecedented pace, affecting how professional services firms operate, make decisions, collaborate, and structure their services.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The more direct reports you have, the harder it is to give each of them personal attention. Yes, you’re stretched thin and you’ve got a lot on your plate, but when you come across as too busy for your employees, you make them feel as if they don’t matter. So how can you be a supportive manager if you manage a large team? It comes down to giving your team members agency and autonomy.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, technology apps have become a go-to solution for many problems. Whether you’re a business owner, an entrepreneur, or an individual with a specific need, creating your own app can be a game-changer. Thanks to the rise of no-code and low-code development platforms, you don’t have to be an expert programmer to […] The post Technology Apps: A Quick Guide to No-Code/Low-Code Solutions first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 20, 2023

My experiment continues, even with my terrible cold. (Just a cold.) Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for October 19, 2023, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from a short story, currently titled “Underdog Party,” which will be published in the Holiday Spectacular Kickstarter, link below. “My black lightweight down jacket hung on the back of my chair.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The headwinds of false urgency can be intense. But they also foster a reactive culture. If everything is urgent, there’s little opportunity for creative and deep work, which tends to flourish only when there’s time and space. In this article, the author offers tips that will help you focus on what’s truly urgent in your organization and enable your team to deliver strong results and sustain high performance over time.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Empty stadiums at the 2020 Olympics provide a fascinating glimpse into the profound impact of others' presence on workplace performance, productivity, and profitability. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12.7% of full-time employees are now working from home, while 28.2% are working a hybrid model. Empty offices are no longer a rarity.

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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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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Rapid change and the need for employees who can adapt to uncertainty with flexibility and proactiveness will continue to drive corporate training budgets. The advantages of having a potent corporate learning program have been accentuated in the past three years. L&D leaders have been instrumental in helping employers and employees pivot to pandemic protocols and navigate both remote and hybrid operations and corporate culture.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the digital era, the landscape of entrepreneurship has expanded into the realm of online business, offering unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to establish thriving e-commerce ventures. As the online marketplace continues to evolve, the guidance and expertise provided by consulting services have become instrumental in ensuring the success and profitability of online businesses.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Taking things personally at work is not a sign of weakness, but a reflection of your passion, commitment, and deep sense of responsibility. But what if your professional role has become too intertwined with your sense of self. While equating your value as a person with your performance at work is common, it’s also possible to break free from the pattern.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Professional Services Firms rely on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement, evaluate business performance, and respond when plans go awry. These metrics provide the foundation for more outcome-oriented engagements, leveraging real-time data to secure contracts, monitor progress, and demonstrate the value of client investments.

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The Management Centre

OCTOBER 19, 2023

John Adair’s Action-Centred Leadership is a classic leadership model, first shared in 1973 [i]. It’s used widely in management development to help managers get to grips with the multiple responsibilities that they need. A lot has changed over the last fifty years, and the situations we face as managers feel increasingly complex. Is this model still relevant?

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era defined by rapid advancements and dynamic market landscapes, the role of business consulting services has evolved into a cornerstone for fostering sustainable growth and ensuring strategic business success. From startups to established corporations, businesses of all scales and industries are recognizing the transformative impact of expert guidance and strategic insights offered by business consultants.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It’s best to start any new project by fostering the right conflict mindset among team members. Productive conflict requires that all parties appreciate the competing demands and necessary trade-offs. But don’t expect stakeholders to show up with clarity about their position or empathy for the needs and demands of others. As a great project manager, you need to foster awareness, understanding, and respect for the different perspectives around the table.

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Harmonious Workplaces

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Businesses have considerations to make about policies, attitudes, and workplace safety. Many states, including my home state of Illinois, allow gun owners to conceal and carry a firearm with a license. In fact, on June 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court reduced any state’s ability to restrict the right to carry a firearm for self-defense as guaranteed by the Second Amendment (Mayes, 2022).

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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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Chad Barr

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Last week, I delved into my personal reflections on the turmoil in Israel that not only grips nations but also seizes our hearts and minds. I came to realize that the quest for peace isn’t merely a global aspiration; it’s a personal and professional imperative. Today, I reflected on how the principles of peace can elevate our lives and supercharge our businesses.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the intricate landscape of modern business, challenges and obstacles are inevitable. However, the transformative role of business consulting services in providing expert resolutions to complex business problems has become increasingly instrumental in navigating the dynamic and competitive market environment. Whether it’s addressing operational inefficiencies, overcoming financial constraints, or streamlining strategic initiatives, business consultants bring a wealth of industry knowledg

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

One of the biggest mistakes in project management is that simply telling someone to do something is enough for it to get done. In most cases, especially with longer and more complex projects, assigning work isn’t enough, explaining work isn’t enough, and even planning out work isn’t enough. Follow-up is the key to making sure the work actually gets done.

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Office Skills

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If you’re someone who is responsible or taking the minutes of the meeting, as the administrative professional, you’ll need to know how to prepare for a meeting including understanding the […] The post How to Prepare for a Meeting appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Action Plan

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With my declaration on Friday that I was NOT going to watch and read as much news, I asked what I could fill that time with. Reading was at the top of my list and I did read quite a bit. I did a lot of other things as well, but boy, I feel like a smoker who was trying to quit, always wanting to reach for “just a little news.” And I gave in a little here and there.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of the modern business world, the realization of business objectives and goals is paramount for sustained growth and success. Business consulting services have emerged as instrumental partners for companies seeking expert guidance and strategic insights to navigate the complexities of goal achievement. These services offer a comprehensive approach to aligning business strategies with defined objectives, leveraging industry expertise, and fostering a cultu

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Being happy at work isn’t just a win for employees; it’s also a win for employers. Research shows a causal link between happy workers and a 13% increase in productivity. On the flipside, unhappiness at work costs the world $7.8 trillion in lost productivity, equal to 11% of global GDP. But too many of us are disconnected, disengaged, and bored at work. 50% of the global workforce is quiet quitting and 18 percent are loud quitting – sharing openly that they are unhappy at work.

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The Management Centre

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. Here at =mc we encourage every participant we meet on our programmes to get in touch if they have specific issues they want to follow up on. From this we hear some common problems, issues, challenges, and worries. In this regular feature, we share some of those challenges, and our advice, for dealing with them.

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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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