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Consultant, Contractor, Freelancer - Labels Matter!

Successful Independent Consulting

By definition, we stand outside of the system we analyze, troubleshoot, or design. Consultants are senior-level people, well-versed in the art and science of the domain in which we consult, be that change leadership or system architecture. Contractors are less educated and less experienced than consultants.”

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We May Not Have a Clear Path, But We Each Have One

Harmonious Workplaces

In 1999, rock-and-roll legend Rikk promoted me within six months from sales associate and drum department head at Sam Ash Music to Operations Manager, where I not only led a warehouse crew, but I became the regional trainer on an Oracle-based POS system at the age of 23. The School of Life: An Emotional Education.

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8 Guiding Principles to Develop Individual Change Capability

LSA Global

Reaction to change is often determined by fear of the unknown, lack of preparation for change, and inadequate skills for managing change. Dealing with change is not a natural skill. Current ways of thinking and working are deeply ingrained and heavily reinforced by existing systems and structures.

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5 Things We Learned About Creating a Successful Workplace Diversity Program

Harvard Business

In STEM fields, both the private and public sectors continue to struggle with recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Like many technical workplaces, UCAR, which has approximately 1400 employees, has struggled to recruit and retain women and people of color. Many workplace diversity trainings tend to target only managers.

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Towers Watson Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

A total of 8 Managing Directors over various regions and issue areas help him lead the widely respected firm. The practice areas at Towers Watson reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm: Communication and Change Management. Corporate Risk Management and Risk Financing. Practice Areas.

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The One Type of Leader Who Can Turn Around a Failing School

Harvard Business

We interviewed these 411 leaders, as well as those who work for them, analyzed their education, background, and experience and recorded their actions and impact using 64 investment variables and 24 performance measures over seven years. Academies have devolved decision-making powers enabling them to bypass local government.)

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Lots of Men Are Gender-Equality Allies in Private. Why Not in Public?

Harvard Business

They truly believe the system is both unfair and capable of change. More education and greater understanding of the social psychological processes that can affect behavior is an important component of developing and empowering male allies. So, why aren’t there more of these men?

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