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Crisis Management: How Did the Financial Services Industry Fare During 2020?

Clarity Consultants

In 2020, the financial services industry had to put its crisis management plans into action. Most companies had to pivot without much notice, ensuring they could adjust to new rules regarding how organizations were (or weren’t) allowed to open and operate during the pandemic. Re-Opening Plans Were Formed Early in the Pandemic.

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What Management Consulting Looks Like Post Covid-19

Tom Spencer

Today, companies are desperately seeking strategies to retain customers, rebuild inventories, and restructure operations to fit the new business environment. Companies are also starting to adopt digital tools to streamline daily operations. Every business sector was disrupted and negatively affected by the pandemic and its aftermath.

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

Today, I'm chatting with one of my favorite executives of all time, Jim MacPhee, recently retired Chief Operating Officer and self-proclaimed Experience Steward for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. In 1996 was promoted to the executive position of General Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Jim MacPhee [link].

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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others

Harmonious Workplaces

Strong manager-employee relationships through great leadership leads to positive outcomes After hearing so many people talking about the Apple TV show Ted Lasso and using it in the context of business leadership, I had to see what caused all the buzz. billion workers” (Allas & Schaninger, 2020).

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Guide to Business Funding with Professional Help

Business Consulting Agency

Venture Capital Pros: Significant funding for scaling operations. Statistic: In 2020, venture capital investment in the United States reached $156.2 Statistic: In 2020, venture capital investment in the United States reached $156.2 Time-consuming campaign management. Access to industry connections and expertise.

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Unleashing Entrepreneurship: The Top 20 Home-Based Business Ideas

Business Consulting Agency

billion in 2020 (U.S. Businesses can save up to 78% on operating costs by hiring virtual assistants (MyTasker). Design-driven companies have outperformed the S&P Index by 219% over the past 10 years (Design Management Institute). million active buyers in 2020 (Statista). Census Bureau). billion by 2023 (IBISWorld).

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Sometimes Doing the Right Thing Involves Risk

Harmonious Workplaces

Leaders striving for a better workplace may suffer consequences In a recent post on LinkedIn from the Business & Management Consultants open group, a contributor posted, “A manager who challenges the boss and stands up for their team, despite risking their own career, is a true leader.” I complied; he didn’t. Not necessarily.

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