Harvard Business

AUGUST 13, 2025

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Leadership

The Consultants Peer Group

AUGUST 11, 2025

"I just need people to do their jobs." I hear this phrase regularly from frustrated leaders. And on the surface, it makes sense. Clear expectations, measurable outcomes, consistent execution: What more do you need? But here's what I've learned. When you optimize for compliance you inadvertently optimize against commitment. Operating systems, by their very nature, are designed to create predictable outcomes through standardized processes.

Metrics

Halo Psych

AUGUST 8, 2025

10 minute read Maybe you’ve just stepped into your first people management role. Or maybe you’ve managed people for a long time. Wherever you are in your management experience, there will be something for you in the list of books below. There are books covering: Effective performance feedback conversations Creating an inclusive work environment How to motivate people How to create a high-performance team culture How to support wellbeing and resilience at work How to manage change well How to be

Management

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2025

Being a management consultant isn’t all about sizing the market and increasing profitability for a mattress, meatpacking, or home care company. It’s about structured problem-solving to ensure that all types of clients can operate effectively. In this article, we will define social impact consulting, how it differs from traditional aspects of management consulting, how you can specialize in social impact, and some of the post-consulting exit opportunities in the space.

Consulting

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

Financial

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

AUGUST 13, 2025

Why innovation fails, and how to fix it. Robyn Bolton shares leadership insights to build a culture where innovation thrives.

Culture

David A Fields

AUGUST 12, 2025

Your consulting firm submitted a proposal to Chlorissa (“Chlo”) Zing, COO at Fantasma, S.A. However, Ms. Zing canceled your scheduled appointment to talk about the proposal, and hasn’t responded to your request to reschedule. Frustratingly, another hot prospect, Luke van Nesht, with whom your consulting firm held a number of promising conversations, has also stopped … Continued The post How to Win Back Prospects Who’ve Ghosted Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

Consulting

Leadership Vision Consulting

AUGUST 10, 2025

What if “play” was the secret to building stronger, more innovative teams? In this episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring unpack Chapter 2 of their book Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane and explore how play functions as “practice in disguise” within teams. They share client stories, practical frameworks, and the risks of comfort culture when play becomes complacency.

Leadership

LSA Global

AUGUST 13, 2025

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for an Influencing Others Workshop for life science leaders focused on creating high performing teams across functions. 96% Job Relevance 97% Satisfaction 160% Knowledge Gain 95% Net Promoter Score What the Leadership Influence Research Says We kno

Ethics

The Consultants Peer Group

AUGUST 13, 2025

"What if we started with the people instead of the process?" This question came from a CEO who had watched three competitors implement operating systems with mixed results. The systems delivered efficiency, but the human cost was visible with higher turnover, lower innovation, decreased employee satisfaction. This is where Supercharge offers a fundamentally different approach.

Operations

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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

Sales

Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

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Emotional Intelligence

Harmonious Workplaces

AUGUST 11, 2025

Unlock Peak Performance: Dive Deep into Workplace Motivation and Goal-Setting with Harmonious Workplaces Welcome, Harmonious Workplaces Listeners! In Episode 73, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman unpack the complex, yet […] The post Ep. 73: Motivation at Work appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

Organizational Development

Progressus

AUGUST 7, 2025

On-Demand Webinar The Future of Finance: How AI Enhances Efficiency & Drives Growth AI is reshaping how finance teams operate, make decisions, and drive value. From automating reconciliations to improving cash flow, AI is unlocking new opportunities for speed, accuracy, and strategic insight. In this webinar Velosio and Microsoft explore how AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot are transforming finance.

Cash Flow

Robertson Cooper

AUGUST 12, 2025

Our upcoming Good Day at Work Insights Report shares how to tackle prevalent workplace wellbeing challenges, with psychologist advice.

Report

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Data

The Consultants Peer Group

AUGUST 8, 2025

The numbers looked great on paper. Revenue up 35%, profit margins improved, customer satisfaction scores strong. The operating system was working exactly as designed. But the VP of Sales was updating her CV. This scenario plays out more often than most leaders realize. Operating systems can drive impressive business metrics while simultaneously eroding the human foundation that sustains long-term success.

Culture

Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

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Emotional Intelligence

Prudent Pedal

AUGUST 12, 2025

As more professional services firms explore fractional executive models, the role of the Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (FCMO) is rising in visibility—and scrutiny. For CEOs, this creates both opportunity and risk. On one hand, a great FCMO brings strategic clarity, operational maturity, and commercial discipline to an often-underpowered function.

Operations

Office Skills

AUGUST 11, 2025

Clients and employers need employees and virtual assistants who are problem solvers.  As a virtual assistant or office professional, you need the ability to identify and solve problems before they […] The post How to Improve Problem Solving Skills appeared first on Office Skills Training.

How To

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Consulting

Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 12, 2025

The initial adoption of new technology follows a regular pattern. The first group are hobbyists, people looking for a fascinating way to spend time. But that’s a small group–ham radio operators, for example, or theremin musicians. It’s the second group that gets the rest of us to take notice. They use technology to save time and money.

Groups

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

AUGUST 8, 2025

Introduction Why do some teams thrive while others seem destined to fail, even when they have the same resources, leadership, and talent? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony sits down with Vanessa Druskat, an expert in emotional intelligence and team dynamics, to unpack the real drivers behind high-performing teams. Vanessa shares insights from decades of research, teaching, and consulting on how leaders can foster trust, belonging, and collaboration that lasts.

Emotional Intelligence

Harvard Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

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Emotional Intelligence

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 9, 2025

In any healthcare system, it’s the people — not just the policies or technologies — that make care possible. From nurses and physicians to technicians, aides, and support staff, the healthcare workforce is both the engine and the heart of service delivery. But in recent years, that engine has begun to sputter. Labor shortages, wage pressures, burnout, and shifting workforce dynamics are now among the most urgent challenges facing the industry.

Healthcare

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.

Methodologies

MishTalk

AUGUST 8, 2025

Search Twitter RSS Feed Economics Politics Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Community Guidelines Twitter RSS Feed All Economics Politics Expect Big Negative Revisions on GDI, Spending, and Industrial Production August 8, 2025 • 7:00 am • 13 comments on Expect Big Negative Revisions on GDI, Spending, and Industrial Production • Economics Job revisions are the tip of the iceberg.

Industry

Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 8, 2025

There are two ways to think about achievement and the idea of getting ahead: Perhaps it’s a race. Getting ahead means beating the competition. But perhaps it’s simply an effort to move forward. A rising tide lifts all the boats, and if you want your boat to have plenty of water under it, that’s far more effective than trying to push all the other boats down.

Culture

Consultants' Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2025

Consultants Consultant: This podcast looks at the strong overlap between positive psych and improv. They summarise. The post Improv and Positive Psych appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

Consulting

Harvard Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

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Emotional Intelligence

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

Finance

CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 10, 2025

One of the most common career questions I hear is this: “Should I choose a career for the money or for the happiness?” It’s a great question — because the right answer changes depending on your stage in life. If you’re in survival mode — no safety net, no family support, and you need income to literally keep a roof over your head — your first priority is simple: choose the path that pays enough to meet your basic needs.

How To

MishTalk

AUGUST 12, 2025

Search Twitter RSS Feed Economics Politics Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Community Guidelines Twitter RSS Feed All Economics Politics The CPI for July Was a Mixed Bag of Good and Bad, Here’s the Details August 12, 2025 • 10:56 am • 43 comments on The CPI for July Was a Mixed Bag of Good and Bad, Here’s the Details • Economics The stock market liked the CPI report more than the bond market.

Report

Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 7, 2025

Human luck doesn’t even out. Regression to the mean explains that in statistics, outlying events tend to be overcome by average ones. But in society, the opposite is often true. A small headstart becomes a bigger one, or a small stumble can turn into something that is hard to overcome. Individuals can work to amplify their good luck. And society is obligated to create the conditions for bad luck to fade into the background.