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I'm Teaching an Open-Enrollment Time Management Class on Apr 17-18

Markovitz Consulting

I’m teaching (via Zoom) a time/workflow management class at the Stanford Continuing Studies Program on Apr 17-18. The material is adapted from my Shingo Research Award-winning book, A Factory of One , which shows you how to apply lean production principles to individual knowledge work.

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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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Time Management and Planning: 10 Motivations | Women In.

Women in Consulting

Learn how Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc funded their technology investment in two months by raising 65% more than they paid for Friends Asking Friends. » Online Fundraising | Donor Management | Internet Solutions | Event Fundraising | Credit Card Processing. © Prospect & Donor Management. Blackbaud on Facebook.

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Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

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. consulting firms with strong due diligence practices include Bain & Co.,

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Why Consulting: The 2019 Ultimate Guide

QEmploy

Why consulting? This guide contains everything you need to know about being a freelance consultant, answer the questions you might have, and tell you what to be aware of. This guide works for everyone who thinks about getting into consulting, but also for current consultants who might have some questions. Why consulting?

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Unlocking the GRE: Your Gateway to Graduate Success

Tom Spencer

It not only showcases a candidate’s academic readiness but also sets the foundation for rigorous research and analysis, fundamental aspects of doctoral studies. The GRE is a timed test, so practicing time management is crucial. Moreover, for those aiming for a Ph.D.

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Why Your Productivity Hacks Don’t Hack It

Markovitz Consulting

All too often, that quest goes no further than time management training provided by the HR department. As legendary statistician and management consultant W. In working with the Boston Consulting Group, Harvard’s Leslie Perlow found that implementing “predictable time off” (i.e.,