Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 17, 2024

Leverage effective inquiry tactics to diagnose organizational needs As a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), I belong to the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC USA) and the IMC Chicagoland Chapter. What have I omitted from this article which might help leaders and consultants approach questioning in a more effective way?

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Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2017

In both cases, any new leader must manage intense exposure (as it sinks in that top leaders have few places to escape to) and unrealistic expectations (of both self and others). The best thinking comes from structured reflection — and the best way to do that is keeping a personal journal. You and Your Team Series. Resilience.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

I have witnessed her remarkable journey from a start-up consulting business owner to an established expert with five published books and author of articles featured in Fast company, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Forbes. She’s the author of six books including, the recently released, Can We Talk?

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Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ted Lasso this, Ted Lasso that, it doesn’t take much effort to find articles or podcasts on management based on Ted Lasso. ” The post Can You Find People to Manage in the Covid/Delta Era? Hard to pass up a front-page headline of “ Employees Are Back. Bosses, Don’t Blow It. “Be honest with me.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 20, 2024

The authors’ research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, not only underscores what we know about the unique challenges women face in building high-status networks; it also offers a strategic roadmap for overcoming these challenges.

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Emerson Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Many people are under the assumption that, in order to write an article for publication, you need to be a professional writer. That said, why aren’t more business professionals seeking the benefits of publishing articles and actually doing it? Contrary to popular belief, the road to regularly publishing articles is uncomplicated.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 17, 2020

We've all heard of big organizations where the top management said, “No need to ever be back in the office. ” And, the Wall Street Journal has this article, Business Travel Won’t Be Taking Off Soon Amid Coronavirus (you might need to subscribe to see the article). (I Work from home, as long as you want.”

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday. Since I’ve shown a little grey in my beard, I can verify from my experience that some hiring managers do not look favorably on older workers, especially job seekers. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” link] Li, Y.,

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While we should guard against generalizing behavior and ignoring individual differences, each generational cohort tends to represent distinctive worldviews, ideals, and conflict management styles, making the workplace the “central theater” for the manifestation of generational identity (Lyons et al, 2019). link] Lester, Standifer, R.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Many management consultants hardly complete two or three years in their jobs before they realize that there’s more to life than consulting. According to the Ivey Business Journal it has two parts: Improving the competitive strategies of operating units by capturing inter-divisional synergies; and. What is corporate strategy?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. However, as a busy consultant, sometimes we do not have the luxury (or sufficient time budgeted from the client) to conduct a lengthy review of articles. This skill will save you lots of your (and your client’s) time and money.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

APRIL 21, 2015

In the April 21, 2015, Gallup ® Business Journal, Amy Adkins wrote an article entitled: Only One in 10 People Possess the Talent to Manage. When my company works with organizations on succession and workforce planning, the discussions on departments, positions, talent, and managers needed going forward get emotional.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

When is the last time you read a helpful blog article that gave you actionable advice to improve your consulting business? Chances are, this answer would be found in the form of a blog article. This article lists what I consider to be the best blogs on consulting. You’ll be sure to find some help. Want to Get More Clients?

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Martinka Consulting

APRIL 10, 2017

In mid-2016 the Wall Street Journal published an article titled, “Demand Swells for Chickens That Grow More Slowly.” ” The gist of the article is companies (Whole Foods, Starbucks, and others) believe customers will pay more for products from birds that grow slower (than those full of hormones and other additives).

Management 40

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Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2022

This article outlines the differences in time commitments for graduate students versus full-time consultants. This will help you practice being a consultant and improve your time management skills before graduation. You did not read enough articles? Budget more time next week for journal articles.

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Markovitz Consulting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

They think it’s yet another short-term management fad. But when you look at many of the tools and concepts from the lean playbook, they’re really just good management that any leader would want to embrace. The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about Larry Culp’s efforts to turn around faltering General Electric.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this article, we delve into the significance of steering clear of costly errors and highlight how working with business consultants, seasoned professionals who don’t guess but draw from their extensive experience, can substantially improve results. From financial turnarounds to crisis management, the results speak for themselves.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 31, 2024

Side Note: In a subsequent article, I may write about my observations, training, and experience as a drum circle facilitator many years ago. However, this article will concentrate on listening to music for motivation and performance. Managing the Unexpected through Group Interaction. PLoS ONE, 11. Glowinski, D., Karageorghis, C.,

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

This article provides insights into the proven benefits of a servant leadership style for businesses and employees, the dimensions and characteristics that set servant leaders apart, and an example of servant leadership from a global leader in the business services and supplies industry. Journal of Leadership Studies , 7(3), 18-40.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Newspaper articles rarely have a storyline, or a narrative curve. The myth holds that the reason for this style of writing was that, in the early days of journal editing, paragraphs and news sections which did not fit the page were simply trimmed. Journalists have a very specific writing style.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2024

Critical Reflection Strategy #1: Journal Use a journaling app like Day One to capture your thoughts, feelings, successes, and frustrations. International Journal of Educational Management, 15(3), 119-124. There is a saying in the military that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. References: Densten, I. & Gray, J.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 21, 2014

In fact, if you aren’t prepared, today’s crisis realities will work against you , rather than for you, in a crisis – making your task of effective crisis management extremely difficult. All of these crisis realities present major challenges to your crisis management. Help eliminate rumors and speculation.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 15, 2023

This article provides three practical steps to help you develop your character strengths and pass your next character test. If you are unsure where to begin, research-based books and articles like those mentioned and cited in this post can be great resources. Defining moments: When managers must choose between right and right.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 22, 2023

This article provides insights on what executive coaching is and is not, evidence-based benefits, the coaching process, virtual coaching, what makes an excellent executive coach, and more. The executive manager is not doing their job, and the organization is looking to outsource the executive manager role. Goldsmith, M.,

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Here are three proven tools to enhance your reflection on experiences and actions, identify areas for growth and improvement, and learn from both your successes and challenges: Powerful Reflection Tool #1: Journaling Use a journaling app like Day One to capture your thoughts, feelings, successes, and frustrations. & Gray, J.

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Consultant Ninja

JUNE 4, 2009

Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. The Secrecy of Management Consulting. Perhaps the work of management consultants is a lot more empirical, and too contextual to a specific (client) situation.

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The Consultants Peer Group

MARCH 24, 2023

Over the past week both NPR and Wall Street Journal have reviewed the book, The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens Our Businesses, Infantilizes Our Governments, and Warps Our Economies , by authors Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington in which they skewer the consulting industry. Lack of consulting ethics once again.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 25, 2022

A study involving 400 leaders and managers revealed that 89% believe executive presence helps you get ahead, and 78% think a weak presence will hold you back. There is limited peer-reviewed research on the topic and an obvious tension in the literature about whether executive presence is more than impression management. Dagley, G., &

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 26, 2023

However, most of those articles are authored by virtual coaching organizations using their data. Manage and provide support on how to use the technology and interact effectively. Select and organize virtual tools in a way that optimizes interaction and best supports activity management. Charbonneau, M.A Cornelius, C.,

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Martinka Consulting

MAY 28, 2021

On April 5 the Wall Street Journal had a frontpage article titled, “ Small-Business Owners Feel Weight of Personal Debt Guarantees. While it wasn’t all about bank loans, a large portion of the article was about lease guarantees, as I’ve previously written personal guarantees are common with small-business bank loans. .

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 6, 2022

In an environment of perpetual change, the enemy of great change leadership is good change management. Good change management involves minimizing disruptions, avoiding costly mistakes, and control. My goal was to review the past year's outcomes and make a pitch for future talent management investments. Journaling.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

In this article, we will examine 5 strategies that you can adopt to increase your chances of success. Ideal backgrounds include business communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, and advertising. Elle Cheney is a student at Brigham Young University with an interest in management consulting.

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Martinka Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This is the opening paragraph from an article in the November 30, 2021 Wall Street Journal titled, Workers Quit Driving Jobs in Droves To Become Their Own Bosses. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are striking out on their own as consultants, retailers, and small-business owners.”

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Martinka Consulting

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The November 19, 2020 Wall Street Journal had a front-page article titled, “ New Entrepreneurs Emerge From Wreck of Covid Economy.” Some of the highlights from the article are: A lot of people are turning their skills into a business and it’s their job “in” the business. But what about those people who don’t have a “job” skill?

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Kates Kesler

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported on how Procter & Gamble’s CEO is under scrutiny by investors and the board for a stalling turnaround effort. The WSJ reporters apparently did not have to work too hard to find these former executives, as the article also cites a recent exodus of key talent.

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Consultant Journal

APRIL 26, 2019

Here at Consultant Journal, many of the people who request our tips on building expert status say they feel overwhelmed and need direction. Managing FOMO. The fear of missing an opportunity to promote my books, do a podcast, write an article, or in any way interact became pretty bad. Tips for managing entrepreneurial FOMO.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 25, 2020

My advice is usually to start reading The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune magazines while Googling any terms or concepts you don't understand. Members get access to 6 hours of video tutorials on case interviews , the actual frameworks I used to pass my interviews, and over 500 articles on case interviews. No, Thanks!

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