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Navigating a Downturn: Strategies for Business Resilience

Tom Spencer

In this article, we will explore six (6) tips for businesses to successfully navigate economic challenges. Diversify Revenue Streams One fundamental strategy for business resilience is to diversify revenue streams. Image: DALL-E 3 The post Navigating a Downturn: Strategies for Business Resilience first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. Before outlining the benefits of internal strategy, I want to highlight a few things: I generally enjoyed my time as a consultant and view the firm I left with high regard. Internal strategy isn’t for everyone.

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Beyond Bullet Points: A Guide to Structured Consulting Decks

Tom Spencer

As consultants strive to convey complex ideas, strategies, and recommendations, a well-crafted slide deck is an invaluable tool. In this article, we will explore a simple structure that you could follow to break down the layout of a consulting slide deck. In the fast-paced world of management consulting, effective communication is key.

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The Emergent Career Strategy - Practical Considerations

CaseInterview.com

I recently wrote an article about the difference between Planned vs. Emergent Career Strategies. The emergent strategy sometimes reveals itself in the process of pursuing the original career plan. Were you traveling? This strategy alone is profoundly useful. What's the best thing about your job? What’s the worst?

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How Smart Speakers Are Poised to Reinvent the Travel Industry

Harvard Business

Travelers with an Alexa device at home can book a car rental or hotel through Expedia and Kayak. On many fronts, artificial intelligence-powered smart speakers and apps seem poised to become the world’s virtual travel agents. People can even book flights through voice-enabled Google Search. Adopting AI. Sponsored by SAS.

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How to Ease Back into Traveling for Work

Harvard Business

Four strategies for your next business trip.

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What is Consulting? Is Management Consulting a Good Fit for You?

Tom Spencer

Consultants provide advice to their clients in regards to strategies moving forward, addressing challenges the company is currently facing, and finding ways to solve these issues. An example of some issues consultants focus on would be mergers, acquisitions and managing company strategy. Image: Pixabay.