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20 Qualities of a Consulting Rock Star

Successful Independent Consulting

Let’s face it, not all consultants are created equal. Over the last 20 years I’ve interacted with probably a thousand management consultants, from local independent practitioners to global “big four” advisors. Some are rock stars and some never will be, regardless of their education or what consulting firm they work for.

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How to De-Risk Working with a Freelance Management Consultant

Comatch

More than ever, organizations are using independent experts and freelance management consultants to address critical challenges. In a recent webinar, I addressed some of the typical issues that arise when working with a freelance management consultant. Independent Consultants: Risks and Reality Checks.

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How to Use Mindfulness to Increase Your Team’s Creativity

Harvard Business

Companies such as Google and Aetna offer corporate-based mindfulness programs to strengthen their employees’ emotional intelligence and well-being. Other firms are following suit to either develop their own mindfulness programs or hire a consulting firm to help integrate mindfulness into their cultures.

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To Combat Harassment, More Companies Should Try Bystander Training

Harvard Business

It’s much easier to go for the annual, canned webinar training on sexual harassment that checks the legal-liability box. It could prove a promising, long-term solution. But culture change is hard — it can take anywhere from months to several years , experts say.