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How to Generate Referrals Without Asking

Successful Independent Consulting

Debunking Myths and Understanding the Psychology A few months ago the PICA community gathered for a webinar with Stacey Brown Randall , a leading light in business referrals strategy. But not all referral strategies are created equal. In this two-part article series, we’ll take a look at some of the worst referral strategies out there.

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The Next Wave of Innovation in the Chemicals Industry

Strategy+Business

The world is potentially on the brink of an age of new powerful materials, fueled by innovation in the chemicals industry.

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New Regulations Place Sustainability and ESG at the Center of National and Global Business Competitiveness

Brimstone Consulting

Your strategy needs to consider current and future sustainability and ESG rules and regulations and market realities. Compliance with rules and regulations at the local, state, federal, and international levels has already begun and will continue to impact corporate strategy. The impact of these rules and regulations is far-reaching.

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What follows after the Eureka Moment: Consulting for Innovation Start-ups

Tom Spencer

Innovation start-ups are a practical starting point for familiarising yourself with the industry, since they rarely have the budgets for hiring major strategy firms, and therefore often welcome volunteer consultants. Copycats and Patenting Strategy. There are two weaknesses to such a strategy.

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Crisis Avoidance Strategy: Neighbour of Choice

Melissa Agnes

You may be manufacturing some chemical which, if not contained could wipe out half the countryside, or perhaps you have the word “nuclear” as part of your title. The post Crisis Avoidance Strategy: Neighbour of Choice appeared first on Agnes + Day. But what if even your best efforts don’t come close?

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How to Solve Your Talent Challenge (Creatively)

Organizational Talent Consulting

BASF is a German multinational chemical company and the largest chemical producer in the world. At BASF, chemical production sites are highly interlinked product flows resulting in efficient uses of resources. For too long, organizations have approached talent management with ad-hoc talent strategies.

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Types of Consultants – Expert Witness and Legal Consulting

Tom Spencer

These consultants typically assist their clients in strategy, operations, profitability, and risk mitigation. Some firms hire interdisciplinary teams, which allow one company to write a single report that might cover topics from mechanical and chemical engineering all the way to biomechanics, human factors, and health sciences.