Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Promoting your own accomplishments can feel uncomfortable, and poses a dilemma: It can make you appear more confident and capable, but can also make you seem less warm, less friendly, and more selfish. On the other hand, self-deprecation or deflecting credit, may make you seem approachable but it diminishes your competency. New research, based on a series of 11 studies, suggests that dual promotion — in which you compliment a colleague or peer while talking about your own accomplishments — can b

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Dean West’s journey teaches us that even at 50, making strategic changes and staying committed to restructuring can turn challenges into opportunities. In this episode, we hear Dean’s story and secrets behind leveraging associations and specialty groups to securing high-value clients. Associations, often underrated, can be compared to valuable goldmines for fostering relationships.

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Halo Psych

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

4 minute read I was talking to a friend the other day about how my work seems to come in themes. A few years ago, much of my work seemed to be about conflict resolution in teams. During the Covid19 pandemic, it was about resilience and wellbeing. During 2023, it’s been all about feedback and challenging conversations. Whether I’m chatting on a podcast such as my most recent interview for the Jobsworth Podcast , or whether I’m being asked to give a talk or run a course – the topic de jour has bee

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Fabrice Bernard, Co-Founder of Theodo Group, and Catherine Chabiron, author of Learning to Scale at Theodo Group, talk about scaling through lean.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The end of the year can be stressful enough without the extra pressure of last-minute requests due before New Year’s Eve. The author offers five strategies to help you mitigate the crunch: 1) Anticipate and ask if you suspect a recurrent request is heading your way; 2) Commit to your PTO; 3) Clarify what you’re being asked to do; 4) Reprioritize your commitments; and 5) Look for ways to prevent next year’s scramble.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Individuals looking to fast-track their careers frequently find themselves lured by the exciting world of consulting in today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving business environment. Beyond the veneer of prestige and a lucrative 6-figure salary, however, lies a highly intense and competitive industry, leading naturally to a high turnover rate as many choose to exit this […] The post Beyond Consulting: Accelerating Your Professional Career first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For companies eyeing expansion into the dynamic landscape of the United States market, the path to success often hinges on understanding the nuances of local business practices, consumer behavior, and regulatory frameworks. In this endeavor, partnering with seasoned local experts and leveraging business consulting services emerges as a strategic imperative, offering a multitude of benefits and invaluable guidance for foreign companies aiming to establish a foothold and thrive in the US.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Celebrating your team members, especially around important holidays, can be a powerful, generous, and motivating gesture. This article includes a curated selection of HBR’s Management Tips on how to show gratitude and appreciation at work.

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Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Long gone are the days of the traditional office workforce. More companies have realized how beneficial remote work can be in the past few years–especially thanks to the pandemic. Not only do you open yourself to far more viable employees, but you can also save quite a lot of money. But, of course, while there are plenty of advantages to remote work, there are also disadvantages–one of the biggest being training.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Consulting is a wide field of work. If your job description involves providing a service to a client utilizing your skill set and time, then you are probably a consultant of some kind. If you have read some of the blogs on this website, you have probably come across many that describe life and work […] The post Types of Consultants – Engineering and Scientific Consulting first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

“So how are things going with your new executive vice president?” I asked Taylor, a senior vice president. “Well, considering 10 minutes into our first meeting with her – which mind you, was virtual – she said, ‘I don’t like looking at myself’ and turned her camera off, I’d say I’m not feeling very comfortable.” […] The post Focus On Them Not On Yourself appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s human nature to want to spend our days working on something more than a paycheck, and the best leaders find ways to connect their teammates’ work to something bigger. That starts by making everyone feel included in the mission. If your team feels connected to the mission, then making big bets and solving big problems will always be within your reach.

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

I'm a little slow this week, but I made it! If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your day was lovely. Now, for the WIP: The transcription: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for November 24, 2023, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from a short story I started this morning, tentatively titled, Nana Nerds.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As states across the United States aim to foster economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and elevate their business landscapes, seeking professional guidance becomes paramount. Partnering with a reputable national business consulting agency that offers diverse expertise across various industries presents a strategic opportunity for states to leverage specialized insights, strategic planning, and industry-specific knowledge.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Researchers conducted a series of studies to understand when curiosity may lead to different reactions in the workplace. They found that curious employees were often seen by their leaders as insubordinate and, in turn, less likable. However, curious employees who were politically skilled were not seen this way. They distinguished between constructive curiosity, which involved seeking information, knowledge, or learning by asking many provocative questions that don’t have easy answers, and uncons

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Harmonious Workplaces

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Gratitude for the help I received in my time of need I cannot count last week as one of the best of my life. While I cannot say it provided the worst experience, it certainly didn’t offer much pleasantness or ease from stress. I won’t get into the details, but I experienced both eustress (good stress) and distress (bad stress) in overabundance. Among the decisions I needed to make which could have profound effects on my career and my family, I found myself torn between what I had prepared to do

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This Thanksgiving, as we navigate through a world rife with challenges and heartaches, I find guidance in the words of Nelson Mandela: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” These words echo profoundly in my heart, particularly in a time marked by the absence of loved ones and the presence of loss in our lives.

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Granite Leadership Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

You probably think good talent is hard to find for your business these days. You may even be frustrated with and tired of the process you have to go through every time you need to add help. Consider the typical scenario: You advertise on a job posting site, a job search engine, or a social media site where candidates may search for open positions. You receive a slew of resumes or applications.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Competing in today’s global digital economy requires increasingly complex contributions: Employees need to be motivated to go above and beyond; customers need to be inspired, and their feedback needs to be incorporated; and the demands, opinions, and goals of civil society and government are also critical. The value of organizational purpose is to help coordinate activity among stakeholders in this complex system.

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Alan Weiss

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

During an “open house” at my kids’ school on evening (do they still have these?) the fourth grade teacher, who must have been 24-years-old, said, “Here’s the deal: If you don’t believe what your kids tell you about me, I won’t believe what they tell me about you.” I have told this to every new client: “Your people will tell you that I’m an outsider who doesn’t know the culture and just wants to create change to earn money.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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Action Plan

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

During challenging times, various paths unfold. Things generally trend upward or downward. They tend to sway toward either the light or dark side. The light embodies peace; the dark, conflict. Peace is straightforward. Perhaps overly so? Three actions can foster peace: 1. Engage in civil, loving conversations wherever possible. 2. Refrain from endorsing hate or violence. 3.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Automation technology is creating incredible opportunities for SMEs. Smaller, flexible, collaborative robots (cobots) can be used across a wide range of applications from machine tending and welding to packaging, palletizing, and screw-driving. State-of-the-art software even allows swift reconfiguration of parts, finally making automation attractive to high-mix, low-volume manufacturers.

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

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