LSA Global

APRIL 4, 2024

An HR Guide to Company Culture and Your Organizational DNA When it comes to people and organizational dynamics, the concept of company culture can seem nebulous and less vital when compared company strategies, systems, people, or finances. The truth is that different companies do things and present themselves differently.

Culture 36

Culture Company Recruiting Recruitment 36

Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. Brad had an unconventional start to his career after meeting his boss's boss while studying finance at college. This job involved visiting their resorts in New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Hawaii, until the company was acquired by Blackstone.

Consulting 156

Consulting Finance Turnaround Healthcare 156

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many companies sit on piles of cash, even when rates of return suggest they shouldn’t. Researchers have pointed to multiple reasons, including flexibility for M&A and tax advantages. But new research suggests it’s also a form of insurance, especially for smaller firms.

Company 92

Company Insurance Insurance Research 92

Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you starting a new company? Consultants work with any size company to provide the necessary support. Capital/Financing. Revenue Cycle Management. Supply Chain Management. Cash Flow Management. Reputation Management. Risk Management. Are you starting a new company? Do you need help?

Company 52

Company Cash Flow Advertising Sales 52

Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In March 2023, I will be guest speaking to DBA students at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology about implementing behavioral finance initiatives in corporations, an area that I have worked in for more than a third of my three-decade-some working career. Much thanks to Prof. Anirban Mukhopadhyay for inviting me.

Finance 30

Finance Case Study Case Studies Study 30

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Historically, smaller, lower-tier suppliers have had trouble obtaining financing. They are making it easier for them to use assets such as approved invoices, inventories, and purchase orders to access financing from outside investors or focal companies. New fintech platforms are changing that.

Finance 76

Finance Company Operations Management 76

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Knowing the ins and outs of upcoming trends in finance is indispensable for any aspiring consultant. A prime example for such a question is how finance is adapting to the issue of climate change, and might assist its mitigation. Green Finance.

Financial 88

Financial Insurance Insurance Finance 88

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business schools must adapt their curricula in response to the increasing demand for professionals skilled in sustainability and climate change management. Currently, many companies fall short in quality and consistency of sustainability disclosures, highlighting a significant skills gap in the workforce.

Finance 85

Finance Government Change Management Financial 85

Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

this legislation covers finance and retirement-related considerations. Has your company done a behavioral audit on the implications to constituents of specific defaults, such as default values, structure, and outcomes? Have you thought about implications to your company? Should your company make any changes?

Construction 195

Construction Journal Agile Tools 195

Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

Equity researchers, also known as stock analysts, are professionals who conduct in-depth research and analysis on publicly traded companies to help investors understand the potential risks and returns associated with owning a particular stock. One of the key responsibilities of an equity researcher is to conduct financial analysis.

Research 88

Research Balance Sheet Cash Flow Analysis 88

Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Do you know your organization’s project management maturity level? If not, it’s high time to change the situation: project management maturity has a direct impact on a company’s competitiveness and business success. . What is project management maturity exactly, and how to define its level?

Management 52

Management Metrics Efficiency Resources 52

Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

Asset managers are institutions that ‘manage money’ on behalf of certain beneficiaries. Well, asset managers aim to understand client investment objectives and invest client funds in a variety of financial products and asset classes. Major traditional asset managers include: Blackrock. Affiliated Managers.

Industry 113

Industry Real Estate Management Retail 113

MishTalk

MARCH 21, 2014

Inquiring minds are tuning into a report on the Ponzi finance setup in China. Our analysis indicates that China’s economy has arrived at that unstable state where speculative and Ponzi finance appear to dominate. Most assume China can grow at 7% a year, a notion that I have challenged on many occasions. Morgan Stanley agrees.

Finance 75

Finance Cash Flow Banking Government 75

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

After a 20-year career as a leader at Wyndham, Lori Smith decided that she had done all she could for the company she loved. She knew she didn't want to start over in another company and considered starting her own consulting business when she signed up to work with me on her Brand Messaging & Positioning program.

Process Improvement 156

Process Improvement How To Finance Training 156

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Relationship with coworkers, managers, and firm. The decision was easier for me than for most people. 3 SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

Banking 272

Banking Boston Consulting Group Consulting Management 272

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 22, 2016

Inside Nudging is written for management professionals and scientists to feed their thinking and discussions about implementing behavioral science initiatives (which includes behavioral economics and finance) in business settings. Companies need to develop grit – the ability and fortitude to succeed.

Finance 150

Finance Development Company Research 150

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 22, 2016

Inside Nudging is written for management professionals and scientists to feed their thinking and discussions about implementing behavioral science initiatives (which includes behavioral economics and finance) in business settings. Companies need to develop grit – the ability and fortitude to succeed.

Finance 150

Finance Development Company Research 150

Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

During one of my internships I worked on a due diligence project, which involved conducting market research to help a PE firm decide whether to acquire a major stake in a joint venture owned by one of the largest telecom companies in Asia. This allows them to value the target company and determine a bid price. Image: Pexels.

Consulting 68

Consulting Management Cash Flow Financial 68

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. Helping the organization to identify and manage strategic uncertainty. Corporate development. BizOps / Strategy & Operations at tech firms. Corporate Strategy. trends, competitor landscape).

Interviews 68

Interviews Case Interview Strategy Strategy 68

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

By analyzing the sentiment expressed in customer feedback a company can identify common pain points or areas of praise. For example, Alibaba, a leading Chinese e-commerce company, could conduct sentiment analysis of customer reviews of individual products and services, and use these insights to modify existing products and develop new ones.

Data 147

Data Operations Efficiency System 147

Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2017

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.

Finance 28

Finance Insurance Insurance Financial 28

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

New generative AI-enabled tools are rapidly emerging to assist and transform knowledge work in industries ranging from education and finance to law and medicine. Companies are starting to introduce generative AI-powered innovations into their processes, and to promulgate policies on how to use the tools safely.

Tools 96

Tools Finance Education Policies 96

Girard Training Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Eric sits down with Cath Song, Human Resources Business Partner at Baidu, on this episode of Management Development Unlocked. Her company, Baidu, is a Google competitor emphasizing AI and is one of the biggest search engines in the world. The role of an HRBP at Baidu and what new managers should know about working with an HRBP.

Finance 40

Finance Engineering Resources Management 40

Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Retail Wealth Management. In countries with concentrated banking sectors, the banks will have enough scale and cross-selling opportunities to have their own major asset management divisions. High Net Worth (HNW) Wealth Management. Retail investors are everyday investors without much buyer power.

Management 60

Management Retail Banking Benchmarking 60

MishTalk

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Ukraine''s just-named "Finance Minister" is a US citizen, and Ukraine''s new "Economy Minister" is from Lithuania. citizen and chief executive of private equity group Horizon Capital, will take over as "Finance Minister". Ukraine has a new finance minister, Natalie Jaresko. Her company site (Horizon Capital) is down now.

Finance 77

Finance Government Policies Financial 77

Tom Spencer

MAY 25, 2019

Characteristics of Asset Management Firms. Most major asset managers are conservative with their use of leverage. There are a couple of reasons for this: Asset managers can see cash flow and earnings fluctuate wildly with markets. Valuation of Asset Management Firms. Price/Earnings, EV/EBITDA and EV/AUM.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Management Metrics Benchmarking 60

Steve Shu Consulting

AUGUST 11, 2010

Entrepreneurial situations in large companies differ from that of startups, yet one thing that they seem to share is that they often represent “hope” in one way or another. This post provides a peek at some of the situations, complexities, and steps to resolution that I have seen. No money committed / no budget.

Company 150

Company Finance Sales Development 150

Harvard Business

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. ” If you’re unable to contribute to a discussion on the company’s performance, you’re unlikely to advance. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. Think of it this way, “Finance is the way businesses keep score.

Finance 28

Finance Balance Sheet How To Metrics 28

Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 19, 2018

Back in 2010, I was part of a team that started one of the early behavioral finance centers with one of the investment manufacturing firms in the United States. One key observation I’ve had is that certain companies can have different strategies for implementing behavioral economics. Mercer UK – Personalised Pension Videos.

Mercer 186

Mercer Finance Financial Leadership 186

Rick Conlow

JANUARY 2, 2023

All lights were off except a spotlight on the presenting manager and the CEO’s reading light. By not dancing, CEOs cost their companies billions of dollars of lost employee innovation, productivity, and customer service. While companies must grow and make money, executives often forget how it happens. We know everything.

Emotional Intelligence 88

Emotional Intelligence Study Leadership Finance 88

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This might include advice on asset management, tax structuring, or capital structuring to reduce financing costs and sources of risk (e.g. For that reason, management consultants form the vast majority in the advisory branch – more than half of all advisors can be defined as a management consultant.

Consulting 135

Consulting Operations Financial Real Estate 135

Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Agencies involve people in the matching process and, typically, to oversee projects and “manage the client relationship.” (I Catalant connects the world’s leading companies with over 40,000 experts and firms to meet on-demand business needs.” Formerly HourlyNerd, the company claims to have 650 client companies in 120 countries.

Talent 150

Talent Finance Consulting Development 150

CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Medium term I want to settle in Silicon Valley and found my own company. At the same time one of the big tech companies has offered me a position in Silicon Valley. A good segue for you would be a business development job, looking for strategic partnerships or mergers and acquisitions , or product management. No, Thanks!

Company 49

Company Case Interview Engineering Interviews 49

CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If someone I work with is fabulous at sales but terrible at finance, when we work together, I benefit from their talent in sales, and they benefit from my talent in finance. Second, companies often promote individuals who are not technically exceptional in their functional area. We’ll never spam you or share your email.

Finance 98

Finance Engineering Talent McKinsey 98

Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2017

Here are 6 ways to prepare for consulting as you wait for the next chance to drop that resume: 1) Go work for a brand name company, but do something that is sales, operations, or strategy related. 4) Get a job in finance, but not personal finance (financial advisory consulting or in an internal finance department of a company).

Consulting 100

Consulting Finance Resumes Healthcare 100

Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you. Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University. Tuck’s Class of 2015 placed 34% of its students in management consulting, with a vast majority of those going to MBB firms. With that in mind, we compiled the 2016 Top 10 U.S

Consulting 100

Consulting Management Deloitte Bain 100

MishTalk

DECEMBER 28, 2013

RT reports French broadcasting watchdog CSA eager to tax YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion France''s Superior Council of Audiovisual, an independent broadcasting authority, wants to impose taxes on media giants like YouTube, Facebook and Dailymotion to force them to contribute to financing French culture. billion ($1.8

Finance 78

Finance Culture Film Advertising 78