Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Age Bias Hurts Your Business I’ll just say it, “Job hunting sucks!” Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

That's why Part 1 of this series discusses your value and what managers want and need. That part discusses why managers see agile coaches and Scrum Masters as staff positions, not line jobs. Then, in Part 2, I suggested you mine your experience to move to a line job, so your value is obvious. But that's a different post.)

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 10, 2023

But I think it's going to remove all those busy-work jobs , not the jobs where we, as humans, offer value. Here's a short test to know if your job will survive the (somewhat) imminent AI revolution: Does your job require you to analyze something someone already did? Do you then add some kind of value to that analysis?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares. You are not alone.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 5, 2021

If you are interested in leaving your current job for the potential of running your own consulting or coaching practice, there is only one thing you need. In my experience, there is a direct correlation between the most successful consultants and coaches and their ability to commit fully to their practice and making it a success.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

How great does that sound? Sustainable success is all about having a business making a great income, living your purpose, and having complete confidence that this career path will generate your income for years to come. Okay, now that we have a clear picture of each level, let's dive into the specifics!

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Chad Barr

JANUARY 31, 2024

Have you ever considered that your next setback might pave the way to your most significant triumph? Consider Steve Jobs in 1985: ousted from Apple, the very company he established. Consider Steve Jobs in 1985: ousted from Apple, the very company he established. It normalizes risk-taking as a part of the learning curve.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Today, I am sharing my secrets to working with the C-Suite in this first episode of my new Organizational Consulting 101 Series. A second challenge is the transition from leader to consultant or coach, which is a whole new job requiring very different skill sets and perspectives, which I'll share more about in this episode.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Mellicia Marx embarked on her entrepreneurial journey without a solid plan, leaving her corporate job behind. This includes understanding your body type, selecting the right clothing, and curating a wardrobe that reflects your authentic self. Her story serves as an inspiration for anyone seeking success in their career and life.

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Markovitz Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2021

One of the participants in my Conclusion Trap class was grappling with a persistent problem at her company: their website regularly crashed after upgrades. She believed that one of the primary drivers of the problem was poor communication between two teams. It was that the critical teams report up through different groups.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 13, 2024

Every day, I hear more stories of agile coaches or Scrum Masters losing their jobs. Agile coaches and Scrum Masters are staff positions, not “line” jobs. But they are the reality of what my clients discuss with me. That means everyone needs to understand what managers care about and want: more net income.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. Dan's path to the success that he enjoys today wasn't always a straight shot. He had some ideas that worked.and some that didn't. That's what I do.

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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. In each of these examples, the leader knows that change is necessary. There is high churn among staff.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 28, 2022

Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the problem. For most individual contributor roles, it is your responsibility to fix any mistakes that were your fault. Suddenly, you find yourself taking responsibility to fix a problem that actually wasn’t your fault. I’ve been doing this since my very first corporate summer internship.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 10, 2023

First, that makes no sense in a collaborative team. My peers and I were reacting to the ideas in the report. We hadn't understood the full implication of that report. McKinsey wrote that report as a way of using their intellectual property (IP) to build political capital at the client. That makes so much sense.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As managers, when we offer a job or a promotion, those emotions tend to be happy. That might get the company in legal trouble.). That's where congruence helps. I start by acknowledging my feelings. I think of my feelings in two parts: the general approach to the layoff and how I feel about each person, specifically.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

More than that, they typically do not have the resources to conduct effective talent searches, so their employees in HR or other departments carry a heavy burden of extra time-consuming and sometimes tedious work — oftentimes outside of the scope of their position. Many recruiting firms keep a good handle on their available talent inventory.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

To do this, they should possess a keen understanding of the client’s target market and existing customer base, as well as the ability to recommend clear and actionable strategies to increase sales, expand the customer base, and develop new product offerings that will appeal to customers.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 26, 2022

One of the most consistent lessons that you will learn from the first to the last day of your MBA is the power of networking. Companies even go so far as to incentivize employees to network by providing bonuses if they provide referrals for job openings. What is more, 85% of jobs are filled through networking.

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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. On Wednesday, in addition to exhibiting severe COVID symptoms, I had a full-blown anxiety attack, leaving me weakened, shaken, and unable to cope on my own. This article may help.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 21, 2022

Many students spend too much time focused on the present: whether it’s homework assignments, working a part time job, or looking forward to the weekend. While those may be important, being a college student also means learning skills and gaining experiences that will help you launch your career upon graduation.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This excerpt is from my story in Thrill Ride magazine, which will be published later this year. Leah liked her job as a test driver. Most of the time that job was the equivalent of babysitting even in sun, rain, or the dead of night. Since it’s not yet published, I’m declaring this in progress.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 30, 2022

As I said in my Day 1 post, my WIP is too high. Here's where I stand with my WIP: I completed one presentation, so I have 4 remaining. I have some feedback on the book that I need to integrate. If you're wondering, I self-publish my books these days. How Cost of Delay Makes My Decisions Easier.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 26, 2021

And I bet you've seen people who don't appear to use that kind of integrity. What does that “lower” manager do? When we answer in that way, we honor all the people involved plus the context. That's when we do the wrong thing. Part of that job is where people respect each other enough to disagree.

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Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Then there are the crazy-makers: people who, when confronted about performance or behavior, change their ways just long enough to convince you that the problem is solved, then snap back to their old patterns. Does the person enjoy their job? And – of critical importance – did you make sure that the person understood what was expected?

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 10, 2023

The key to getting (and keeping) a VP or C-Level job is to demonstrate the required leadership and people management skills before and after you get the job. You need to demonstrate these skills before you get the job in order to get the promotion. You need to demonstrate these skills after you get the job in order to keep it.

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The Consultants Peer Group

MARCH 14, 2024

Nic Fildes, journalist for Financial Times , reported on recent events in PwC Autralia lashes jobs after tax leaks scandal. He goes on to write that these cuts come ‘on top of about 350 made last year.” I will serve my clients with integrity , competence, independence, objectivity , and professionalism. reputation), in my view.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

My 60 seconds of WIP for November 2, 2023 The transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for November 2, 2023, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. And, because she was undercover, she knew this job wasn’t forever. Or, something like that. Hope wasn’t sure.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 2, 2022

On the ANE panel last night, an agile coach asked, “What's my path forward as an agile coach? ” That's a great question and one each coach might ask, to make sure they continue to add value to the client. That can help coaches, but not all business coaches need to have the precise experience their clients do.

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Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Ask leaders to rank their responsibilities from “This is my absolute favorite!” This does not refer to disagreements, debates, and even passionate arguments that are conducted with respect and which hone solutions and better the business. That is healthy conflict and is an important ingredient in the corporate recipe for success.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While there are indubitably many aspects of a career in consulting that are attractive, the point of this motivation question is not to elicit a laundry list of advantages. Instead, you should pick out the points that are most personally salient to you. Instead, you should pick out the points that are most personally salient to you.

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Action Plan

MARCH 18, 2024

This issue is part 3 of a series about my life in Boulder Creek. And you soon realize that the help that is needed is usually beyond your capabilities. As I got to know Steve, I realized that he needed a real friend more than anything else. So, every day, on my walks past Junction Park, I stopped, and we talked.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Here’s the link: [link] I could not help but to reflect on my personal experience in my last executive role where I needed to stand up to a bully boss. Office workers stated explicitly that he made them feel unsafe. I told the VP that they weren’t talking because of the way he treated them angrily. I complied; he didn’t.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

The last thing you want is to be notified by LinkedIn that a consultant or partner has viewed your profile, only to receive a rejection letter the next day. While there are lots of good ideas online that can help you ‘stand out from the crowd’, it is hard to find specific advice for consulting candidates. Quality beats quantity here.

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 30, 2022

European countries do a better job. See my post: The Foreshadowing and Manifestation of an Employee Apocalypse). 7 Reasons that Define the Problem. Pay increases that do not keep pace with executives’ increases or inflation. My brother-in-law worked for a company about two years. Unions are on the decline.

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Seth Godin Blog

APRIL 6, 2024

Household appliances that are designed to save time and trouble end up being used for more than simply maintaining the previous level of tidiness. Household appliances that are designed to save time and trouble end up being used for more than simply maintaining the previous level of tidiness.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 26, 2023

I am thrilled to announce a book birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter. In the mid-2000s… I started my consulting business back in 1994. A decade or so later, I'd published several best-selling books, was already writing my blogs, and often spoke at conferences. See Manage It!

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