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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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Currency Events

Strategy+Business

Since its introduction in 2008, bitcoin has enjoyed a rapid and tumultuous rise. In his new book, Nathaniel Popper looks into whether the digital currency is built to last.

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Main Risks of Aerospace Engineering Projects: How to Implement Wise Risk Management into Your Organization

Epicflow

Accordingly, they are more vulnerable to the consequences of risk-bearing events. Speaking about the risk-bearing events affecting aerospace engineering projects, we can divide them into three groups: project management, engineering risks, and those that are typical for the aerospace and defense industry.

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Consultant Ninja: Technology/Device Social Crutch: Management.

Consultant Ninja

The evenings were general social events of dinner, drinks, and non-work discussion. I am a strategy consultant at. 2010-Present: Off the road 2009 Stats: Airline Miles: 24,902 Nights away from home: 73 (of 216: 34% of nights) AMEX Charges: $21,220 2008 Stats: Airline miles: 87,589 Nights away from home: 159 (of 365: 43.6%

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Hedge Funds: Purpose, Business Model, and Strategies

Tom Spencer

In this article, we will start to unravel the mysteries surrounding hedge funds, exploring their nature, workings, and the strategies they employ to generate profits. This relative lack of regulation allows hedge fund managers to implement complex investment strategies and respond quickly to market opportunities.

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Lead to the future: leadership imperatives for success

Brimstone Consulting

When Andy Frawley took on the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in July 2018, the company faced several challenges, including business inefficiencies stemming from a recent merger and inapt product and go-to-market strategies. When an organization is aligned, there is a shared vision.

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Consultant Ninja: Resiliency, Panic, and Anxiety: Management.

Consultant Ninja

People who have it tend to also have three underlying advantages: - a belief that they can influence life events; - a tendency to find meaningful purpose in life’s turmoil; - and a conviction that they can learn from both positive and negative experiences.". I am a strategy consultant at. Sunday, July 29, 2012. Newer Post.