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60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for March 1, 2024

Johanna Rothman

Back in 2009, I gave a talk about project portfolio management to a group of about twenty people. Everyone was leaving the conference, and some people left my talk early so they could manage their travel. Let's unpack that, especially if you think successful speakers often deliver keynote talks to thousands of people.

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Are Your Values Worth the Paper They’re Printed On?

Markovitz Consulting

And clearly, the stress is exponentially worse for companies in industries like travel and leisure that aren’t thriving in the current environment. The company also suspended 401(k) contributions during the recession—but then gave back those contributions that they missed in 2009 and 2010 when the economy recovered. Toyota does.

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Virtual Coaching is Inevitable but is it Effective?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Affordability improves through reduced travel and associated time out of the office costs. Also, both the coach and client benefit from the flexibility and administrative ease in scheduling. Virtual Coaching Benefit #3: Affordability You have probably heard it said that time is money. Cornelius, C., Schumann, G., & & Boos, M.

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Consultant Ninja: Classic Consulting Quotes: Management.

Consultant Ninja

Wednesday, September 30, 2009. October 1, 2009 at 12:21 AM. October 1, 2009 at 12:21 AM. October 1, 2009 at 10:04 AM. October 5, 2009 at 3:39 PM. You HAVE to do a classic consultant ninja analysis of this report, published by the US Travel Association! October 12, 2009 at 9:08 AM. True story.

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Consultant Ninja: Future Histories: Management Consulting Blog

Consultant Ninja

Sunday, March 8, 2009. Typical of its down-to-earth management ethos, NetApp early on ditched a travel policy a dozen ­pages long in favor of this maxim: "We are a frugal company. March 10, 2009 at 5:58 AM. Sunday, March 8, 2009. Future Histories. But dont show up dog-tired to save a few bucks. Post a Comment.

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Consultant Ninja: Pity the Poor Honduran Army: Management.

Consultant Ninja

Tuesday, July 7, 2009. I remember in my undergrad days reading in the school paper about these students who spent their summer traveling all over the US protesting various causes. Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Pity the Poor Honduran Army. Root for the guerillas. In Rich countries (US, UK, Italy, France), I support the government.

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Carl the Robot Bartender Mixes Drinks and Chats With Customers

MishTalk

Hes handy with a shot glass and customers travel from far and wide to admire him at work. 2009-12-09 Tech Ticker. 2009-10-30 King World News. 2009-05-15: My Speech at Google. December 2009 (93). November 2009 (87). October 2009 (81). September 2009 (72). August 2009 (80). July 2009 (84).