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A New Quest for Consultancy: Transitioning from Just-in-Time Logistics

Tom Spencer

For instance, in the lead up to the 2008 Great Recession, McKinsey actively promoted mortgage securitization , alongside EY which was involved with Lehman Brothers’ accounting fraud allegations [pdf]. The 2008 meltdown highlighted harmful practices in the financial sector, such as credit default swaps and collateralized debt obligations.

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Cybersecurity 101: How to defend against cyber-attacks

Tom Spencer

Large organisations use technology to store data for accessibility and efficiency but because of this, can be brought to their knees and resort to using pen and paper after a deadly cyber-attack. Right now, we are surrounded by technology that allows us to access information about anyone and anything with the click of a mouse. Educate staff.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

This culture emphasizes efficient, reliable, and cost-effective performance. 2021) Global innovation survey. Market Culture creates a competitive, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This culture highlights coming in first. Hierarchy Culture is a top-down formal rule-based atmosphere. Note: Adapted from Cameron and Quinn (2011).

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4 Steps to Improving Your Strategic Thinking Passion and Proficiency

Organizational Talent Consulting

Even though I had earned my MBA, I wasn't an efficient reader or writer. I battled self-limiting beliefs, which required every ounce of determination and perseverance to keep at it. I didn't like it. One of the greatest myths I encounter in coaching leaders and business owners is that their current reality reflects a permanent reality.

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Successful Project Delivery in Aerospace and Defense: Success Criteria

Epicflow

According to the other approach [1], project success criteria are divided into two categories: Project management success criteria that show efficiency of the project management process itself. . Project deliverable success criteria that describe the success of a product/services delivered as a result of a project. . References .

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Transformational Leadership: Changing Culture to Fuel Financial Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

According to the Business Roundtable, made up of the CEOs of 181 largest corporations, the principal purpose of a corporation is no longer only to maximize shareholder return (Business Roundtable, 2021). Inequity and discrimination result from failure, one person at a time, one action at a time (Greenleaf, 2008). McGraw-Hill.

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