Women in Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Our intellectual capital as consultants — what we know and the approaches we’ve developed to solve problems — is facing new threats. A profusion of talent. Work-life balance, the gig economy, and a host of other cultural and demographic factors are making it possible (and attractive) to work independently.

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Talent Guidelines Consulting System 59

LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2019

In short, the best managers create the right environment – the strategy and the culture – to set their team up for success. Perceived as implementable in your unique culture and circumstances. Manager as a Cultural Champion. Manager as Talent Magnet. Role and Purpose of Manager. Manager as Role Model.

Research 28

Research Management Talent Culture 28

Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

When a conversation starts, following your guidelines is the key. Gaining internal buy-in from the right people to implement a crisis ready culture can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. In order to implement a crisis ready culture, let’s face it, the organization needs full buy-in from, and support of, leadership.

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Exercises Strategy Strategy Strategy& 53

Harvard Business

JUNE 22, 2018

They are motivated by the entrepreneurial culture that comes with “owning” the customers they bring in. The difficult and important work of business development gets shortchanged. If you want more sales time devoted to new business development, you simply put more people in account acquisition roles.

Sales 33

Sales Guidelines Efficiency Software 33

Tom Spencer

JUNE 14, 2015

I was grateful for the recent opportunity to talk with Heather Tortorello, the talent growth director at Vivaldi Partners Group. As part of the mentor program, we assign a senior partner to a handful of people on the mentor team, and we have a learning and development guideline that guides the process. Heather Tortorello: No.

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Groups Case Interview Interviews Industry 60

Harvard Business

MARCH 13, 2018

Employee brand engagement differs from “employer branding” or “employment branding,” terms that refer to an organization’s efforts to enhance its image to attract and retain talented employees. MGM also developed a communications campaign that reached all employees from all angles. H for hear their story.

Company 45

Company Training Training Culture 45

Harvard Business

JULY 6, 2017

In coaching, while Eric focused on learning ways to motivate the talent on his team, he didn’t address deeper issues, like his perfectionism, that could hold him back in the long run. This meant he was being groomed for ascendance. His boss wanted him to be a more motivating leader to his team.

Emotional Intelligence 47

Emotional Intelligence Case Interview Talent Pharmaceuticals 47

Harvard Business

AUGUST 16, 2016

When my publication, Innovation Leader, surveyed 170 executives who work in R&D, strategy, and new product development roles at large public companies, we found that 82% said they’ve already deployed some elements of the lean startup approach. A faster cycle time for developing ideas. There are two reasons for that.

Company 28

Company Airlines Survey Methodologies 28

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2016

B Corp certification encouraged more “whole-systems thinking” around our social and environmental practices, which led Cabot to develop even more robust customer and consumer programs, cut operating costs, and strengthen our brand reputation as a sustainability-minded company. Our story is not unique.

Benchmarking 28

Benchmarking Energy Operations Retail 28

Harvard Business

MAY 11, 2018

While it’s the team leader’s job to develop processes and keep everyone on the team focused on key priorities, there are some things that anyone at any level can do to try and help. If low priority group emails are being responded to on weekends or late at night, you may need to institute a team policy or guideline about this.

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How To Guidelines Productivity Construction 33