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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors.

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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

But the reduction in office hours can be the stimulus for creative thinking about how to increase productivity and efficiency. Of course, every situation is different and will require a different approach.

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Transitioning to Consulting: The Changing Value of Your Time

Tom Spencer

This article outlines the differences in time commitments for graduate students versus full-time consultants. It also offers a way to prepare yourself for the transition to consulting by providing you with some suggestions on how to implement a consultant-like scheduling method.

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The Training Phase in Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

Receiving an offer from a top consulting firm is an exciting experience. The first step starts with training, the learning of technical skills, soft skills, and time management skills. In consulting, your training, adapting, and professional growth actually never stop. You do not have to be the same as everyone else.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Whatever the case may be, you might find yourself with some time before you begin consulting. How best should you use it? This is your chance to try something new, meet new people, and enjoy your time.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills. However, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks and allocate their time efficiently. Leverage Technology: Provide remote workers with the necessary tools and technology to perform their tasks efficiently.

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Where I Think “Agile” is Headed, Part 2: Where Does Management Fit?

Johanna Rothman

Too often, managers think “agile” is for others, specifically teams of people. Teams need to figure out how to manage their WIP, collaborate with the customer, and deliver something small every day. If the managers don't change their behaviors, a team cannot sustain any agile approach.

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