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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. Consultants give strategic advice and often lead complex projects.

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Change Management Is Becoming Increasingly Data-Driven. Companies Aren’t Ready

Harvard Business

Data science is becoming a reality for change management, and although it may not have arrived yet, it is time for organizations to get ready. The companies best positioned to change in the next decade will be the ones that set themselves up well now, by collecting the right kind of data and investing in their analytics capacity.

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The Barriers to Recruiting and Employing Digital Talent

Harvard Business

Because these firms tend to have slim margins and cannot pay Silicon Valley salaries, many have had to get creative in their recruiting and employee development. IT departments are no doubt critical for rolling out enterprise resource planning systems, but there is great potential for shop floor-centered digital competence as well.

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6 Organizational Culture Change Strategies

Organizational Talent Consulting

Organizations, like all other natural systems, over time, head toward a state of randomness. Examples include what is displayed, office layouts, uniforms, identification badges, and what is discussed and not discussed. Examples include a company's vision and values or mission statement.

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Part 3: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile with Skills, Endorsements & Accomplishments

Successful Independent Consulting

For example, I have over a hundred endorsements for change management, but I no longer do that type of work so I moved it much lower on my list. Tip: Do not get distracted by clicking on an individual skill or the “Adjust settings” at the bottom; the system will not remember your new skill order and you’ll have to redo it.

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The 6 Top Leadership and Management Development Mistakes to Avoid

LSA Global

Top Six Reasons Leadership and Management Programs Fail Here are the most common mistakes made by companies as they plan and roll out leadership and management development initiatives: Treating All Levels and Roles of Leadership the Same Most companies create levels and titles to calibrate hiring, performance management, and compensation systems.

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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.