Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 25, 2014

” I had a client buy a great business because the owners expanded into another market, it didn’t work, but they wouldn’t cut their losses. Don’t worry if they’re extremely talented, have solid customer relationships, have a wealth of product knowledge or anything else. ” Muhammad Ali.

Hotels 40

Hotels Sports Culture Talent 40

Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

Rather than blogs focused on a particular consulting industry, I’m listing blogs that are focused on business development, marketing, and sales for consultants and independent professionals. The Zipursky cousins are marketing masterminds, and have a deep expertise in how consultants can build a thriving consultancy.

Consulting 120

Consulting Journal Marketing Resources 120

Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2016

Before I became general manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel, I held the same position at another luxury hotel up the coast. The sales and marketing director said he was receiving complaints about sloppy service. Later, he privately told me he was thinking of leaving the hotel. And something was wrong.

Operations 28

Operations Hotels Case Interview Finance 28

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 30, 2020

The investment banking sector became so big, so powerful, and so profitable that it started recruiting talent out of other industries. In the months after the stock market crash of 2008, many of those rocket scientists were laid off. One sector, in particular, was “rocket scientists.”. The recession that followed fixed that.

Financial 145

Financial Energy Real Estate Government 145

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Though not as aggressive, creative or flamboyant as MBB or perhaps even its Big 4 competitors, KPMG is a huge force in the consulting market and not one to be taken lightly. Butler, the new CEO of the US arm, indicated he would strengthen its consultancy services, a market he saw as filled with potential, and offer new services.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

The office is incredibly diverse, with some of the best talent from 35+ countries and folks that speak 29 languages. Compensation is on-par with the top players in the market, but hours are long and hard (isn’t that why you signed up in the first place though?). The office at NYC has grown quite a bit the past ~7 years.

Consulting 157

Consulting Deloitte Bain McKinsey 157

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While India remains a formidably challenging market, there are at least three reasons why global firms cannot overlook India without consequences. India has been increasing its spending on infrastructure such as airports, new cities, hotels, ports, roads, bridges, hospitals, and power plants.

Engineering 28

Engineering Wireless Education Marketing 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

These policy differences fostered the emergence of a less loyal, more footloose talent pool in Silicon Valley. Physical proximity to technology creators, cutting-edge engineering talent, complementors, and even competitors matters. Drucker Forum 2016: The Entrepreneurial Society. The same underlying technologies (e.g.,

Biotechnology 28

Biotechnology Software Transportation Hotels 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

A new study out by Spencer Stuart shows an insane number of chief marketing officers who’ve been fired during 2018. I served as CMO for Deloitte Consulting and then Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and when I have coached executive teams through transformations, I’ve seen many teams at an impasse with their CMO.

How To 30

How To Sales Marketing Productivity 30

Harvard Business

APRIL 26, 2016

The Order of United Commercial Travelers , for instance, was founded to “ improve character and instill temperate habits,” and Gideon bibles were originally put in hotel rooms to help “ eliminate gambling , drinking, dirty jokes, Sunday trading and other forms of temptation peculiar to traveling (sales) men.”

Sales 28

Sales Education Training Training 28

Harvard Business

JUNE 22, 2016

In today’s market, tech platforms enable IP and relationships to scale rapidly, and at near-zero cost. Fourth, begin to operate a pilot of your network business by shifting small amounts of capital (including time, talent, and money) to the new initiative.

How To 29

How To Metrics Pharmaceuticals Hotels 29

Harvard Business

MARCH 13, 2018

Employee brand engagement differs from “employer branding” or “employment branding,” terms that refer to an organization’s efforts to enhance its image to attract and retain talented employees. MGM wanted to reposition itself from merely a casino company to a worldwide resort and entertainment company.

Company 36

Company Training Training Culture 36

Harvard Business

JUNE 8, 2017

” nodding towards a modern glass tower next to the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The movement of urban high-tech startup companies and talent into urban centers is a real sea change. Cities also help new companies attract talent. “Some of the apartments cost £50 million or more. Creativitiy vs. the techies.

Real Estate 29

Real Estate Talent Fashion Hotels 29

freshminds

MARCH 22, 2016

Well known as the 'Oscars' of retail, these awards congratulate the excellence of leading retail companies and their talented staff. Sponsored by digital software developer Oracle, the glittering event took place in the Ballroom of the Grovesnor House Hotel on Park Lane as the champagne flowed and live bands headlined.

Retail 41

Retail Trends Sales Productivity 41

Harvard Business

JULY 14, 2017

Building a successful platform business is hard enough when you have an original idea, ample capital, no core business to cannibalize, and a team of top talent. A platform connects providers and users in a multisided market. They grow faster, make more money, and are more valued than companies organized around products and services.

Intellectual Property 28

Intellectual Property Strategy Strategy Strategy& 28

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2016

If we give talented people the best opportunities, they’ll stay with us forever, and we’ll keep growing at the rate we want to.” But I still believe that self-governance is the way forward. People want to be their own bosses, responding to local circumstances but working for the common good. Now Vera was getting worked up.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Construction 28