David A Fields

JUNE 13, 2023

You’re already leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) in your consulting practice. How could you use these tools more and better? A few weeks ago, I snorkeled a Caribbean reef with a marine biologist who pointed out various sea life, latched a white sea urchin onto my hand … Continued The post 10 Clever Uses of Tech in Consulting Firms appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Do you ever feel like you're working tirelessly and still feel unfulfilled and disconnected? Puja Madan, a leadership coach who blends spirituality and entrepreneurship, shares her journey through the contrasting worlds of meditation centers and tech startups and how she developed her Amplify Model to help entrepreneurs find clarity in their values, vision, and voice.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 12, 2023

The world needs leaders that aspire to create a better tomorrow. Just as no one is perfect, no organization is perfect, and no organizational culture is perfect. Organizations, like all other natural systems, over time, head toward a state of randomness. Stated another way, if leaders are not continually investing in making organizations better, the organization will constantly decline.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Hey! I’m doing a special webinar on Thursday, June 15 at 1 PM Eastern focused on helping folks in professional services do a better job with their brands. This is coming off the back of the one I did on June 1 for AudienceView that was focused on people in the world of tickets. As a preview, I wanted to share some of the ideas that you’ll pick up in next week’s FREE webinar.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2023

Disruptive innovation isn’t just about simplifying technology — it also requires a new business model.

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Chad Barr

JUNE 14, 2023

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, grappling with what idea to pen, or struggling to place the first word? Have you ever started to craft your next masterpiece only to slam on the brakes? If these scenarios ring true, you’ve met with writer’s block, or as Steve Pressfield names it, “the resistance” In Pressfield’s words, the resistance can be a formidable adversary: “Should you think resistance isn’t real, it will bury you.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

There are generally two main approaches to solving problems in consulting, namely the: Investigative / data-based approach, and Hypothesis-based approach. The investigative approach is appropriate when the opportunity is well-defined, repetitive, and standardized, or where the solution is clear from the beginning. Progress is made by employing technical and subject matter expertise to drive towards the solution.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 16, 2023

With accurate player-availability predictions for all active players, AI-powered decision-making is dramatically improved around three dimensions: 1) Risk management: If a productive wide-receiver is likely to get hurt, for example, a team might invest more in talented backups, to minimize drop-off in team performance during injury. 2) Training and targeted interventions: If AI suggests a player is injury-prone, teams can target that player with customized training, nutrition, or other regimens

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Consulting Success

JUNE 16, 2023

As a solo consultant or consulting business owner, do you often feel like there are never enough hours in the day? It’s common to feel overwhelmed by the amount of client work on your plate. As a result, it’s often business development gets neglected. And this leads to significant peaks and troughs in the pipeline.

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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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Henry DeVries

JUNE 15, 2023

"These soft skills bring clear and concise messaging and exciting opportunities," says award-winning coach Susan Young. "Be interesting so that people are interested.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

As technology changes the business environment at an increasing rate, established companies have become increasingly innovative. Despite their best efforts, however, large companies are often unable to keep up with technological change due to bureaucracy, legacy systems, pre-existing business models, institutional inertia, and financial constraints.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 15, 2023

Very few writers—nonfiction or fiction—sell a lot of books. That means they don't make money from their books alone. What's a writer to do? Take a look at the 2023 Write Stuff bundle. The bundle will help you see where you might improve your craft and your business. Most of the books apply to all writers. Sure, if you're a nonfiction writer, you might have to substitute “article” for short story, but writing is writing.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 16, 2023

Originally, ageism was understood to be prejudice, stereotypes, and discriminatory behavior targeted at older employees. But with an increasingly diverse and multigenerational workforce, age bias now occurs across the career life cycle — especially for women. “Youngism” refers to ageism toward younger adults, fueled by the conflation of age with maturity and the misperception that tenure is required for competency.

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Ben de Haldevang

JUNE 15, 2023

Our latest podcast headed up by our local resident expert, Paul Siegenthaler! We discuss the peculiarities of these amazing organisations, the challenges of integration, and the opportunities which they offer. Let me have your thoughts, experiences in this very specific part of the corporate landscape.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 14, 2023

Many different learning methodologies are used in learning and development; however, one stands out as the most prevalent in corporate education. The ADDIE model is a popular framework developed by Florida State University for the US Military to guide the development of effective and efficient learning experiences. ADDIE is short for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 12, 2023

Is your organization in search of business agility? If so, here's one pragmatic tip: Reduce WIP (Work in Progress) everywhere. Start with the portfolio of everything you have to do. Ask the Zeroth Question, “Should we do this work at all?” Then, consider these questions, from One Quick Way to Start to Manage Your Project Portfolio : Which projects will make a difference in the next 1-3 months?

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Harvard Business

JUNE 12, 2023

It’s difficult to manage your feelings when getting feedback that feels too harsh, overly nice, or somehow dishonest. We all struggle with feedback, so extend a little grace to yourself for having strong emotions, and to the other person for initiating a difficult conversation. The authors present the three most common ways people deliver feedback in a way that causes harm and elicits strong emotions, as well as five key steps to take when you get poorly delivered feedback.

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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

JUNE 15, 2023

Expanding into the US market as a foreign brand can be a promising endeavor, given the country’s vast consumer base and thriving economy. However, it is crucial for foreign businesses to recognize the significance of localization in their product offerings and brand strategy. To navigate the complexities of the US market successfully, working with local experts through consulting services can significantly improve the chances of achieving sustainable success.

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Makarios Consulting

JUNE 14, 2023

Early in my career, I (Rip) worked for a very demanding boss. I do not say this in a negative sense of the word. Rather, he was tough in that he had very high standards and expected a high level of performance from everyone on his team. When he praised you, you knew you had hit the mark dead center. His praise was timely, specific, and – very often – public.

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Kraft Kennedy

JUNE 13, 2023

Issue A vulnerability has been identified that, if exploited, could result in the following security vulnerability: CVD-ID Description Pre-Requisites CWE CVSS CVE-2023 Users with only access to launch VDA applications can launch an unauthorized desktop Authorized user with the ability to launch a virtual application CWE-284 6.3 Additional Information The vulnerability affects the following supported versions of Windows Virtual Delivery Agent : Current Release (CR): Citrix Virtual Apps and Des

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Harvard Business

JUNE 16, 2023

All too often innovations — including new products, new HR policies to attract and retain talent, and new production processes —developed in one part of a business stay there. Other groups that could benefit from them don’t know they exist. This leads to lost revenues and higher costs, since teams around the world often end up duplicating (or triplicating, or quadruplicating) investments in solving common problems.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 13, 2023

The skincare industry is a thriving and highly lucrative market, driven by increasing consumer demand for quality skincare products and personalized beauty routines. However, the industry’s allure also comes with fierce competition, making it challenging for entrepreneurs and investors to carve out their space and achieve success. Find out how professional help through business consulting services can significantly enhance the chances of success when starting a skincare business.

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Action Plan

JUNE 12, 2023

Have you noticed that there seems to be a lot of conflict, blame, and anger going around these days? And those feelings, states of mind, and actions are all working against our productivity, contribution, and thriving as individuals and as communities. This is something I’ve been thinking and writing a lot about these days. I also noticed that blaming and being angry about blame and anger don’t get me very far!

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Epicflow

JUNE 12, 2023

There are a variety of approaches and methodologies aimed to increase the effectiveness of managing projects and deliver better outcomes. Each of them comes with specific advantages and disadvantages, which makes them suitable for different industries and different types of projects. In this article, we’d like to dwell upon the phase-gate process. Read further to learn its essence and structure, the types of projects it’s used for, the strong and weak points of the technique, and more.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2023

To understand the value of Apple’s new goggles, it’s helpful to think about how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) correspond to two fundamental tasks in decision making. VR presents new information; AR distills information from an existing environment. But previous headsets and internet-enabled glasses haven’t tapped into the potential for either of these in a decision-making context.

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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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