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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. Time Commitments in Graduate School.

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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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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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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. The chaos has changed the way the consulting process is carried out but the end goal of providing reliable solutions to clients has remained the same. Lack of physical engagement with clients has added challenges.

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Time Management and Planning: 10 Motivations | Women In.

Women in Consulting

Non Profit Forums Event Management Software Volunteer Management Admission Software Student Billing Software Class Scheduling. Nonprofit Fundraising Events : Friends Asking Friends helps you empower your supporters, reach more people, and execute your fundraising events efficiently ?

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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. This article is not discouraging taking some necessary time off to rest, relax, and recuperate. You did it!