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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

This week, we bring you the Top 10 Consulting firms in New York – the power center of the world. If you are a New Yorker, just moved there with hope and zeal to conquer the consulting world, or are just looking for some world-class information on the top consulting firms in New York, here is what we have for you.

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Has the MBA become Redundant for a Career in Consulting?

Tom Spencer

The excerpt above from the New York Times illustrates the strong reality of a career in consulting. Through going to many different networking events and information nights with different firms, I have learned that this fact is quickly told by recruiters. This is an interesting time to embark on a consulting career.

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How Future-Proof Are Your Leadership Skills?

Organizational Talent Consulting

According to a study by McKinsey & Company, it is projected that by 2030, the time spent during a workweek on information technology and programming tasks will increase the most. Leadership is a relationship, and technological innovations change the work, worker, and workplace. Acemoglu, D., & & Restrepo, P.

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Are You A Future-Ready Leader?

Organizational Talent Consulting

It is projected by 2030 in the US and Europe that the time spent during a workweek will on information technology and programming tasks increase the most. While some skills will be less in demand it is important to consider the human leadership skills that remain in the technology-driven workplace. HarperBusiness. Mulinge, P.

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Health Systems Need to Completely Reassess How They Manage Costs

Harvard Business

For the contracts that remain, and also consulting contracts that are typically of shorter duration, there should be an explicit target return on investment, and the contractor should bear some financial risk for achieving that return. These actions certainly save money, but typically less than 5% of their total expense base.

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Reshoring Myth Explodes: Ofshoring Opaces Onshoring Every Year Since 2004 Except 2011

MishTalk

Congress, will likely further weaken the case for reshoring in 2016. Many in the media, along with consulting firms, think tanks, and economists, now proclaim the emergence of a U.S. The forecast strengthening of the dollar, the oil price slide, the tightening U.S. Although reshoring of manufacturing by U.S. If only this were true.

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