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10 Must Read Books for a Business Consultant

ConsultX

A one-stop turnaround plan, Conquer the Chaos lays out a complete path to make your business run smoothly and provide you with the freedom you desire. A good definition of a goal is one that sets us on a path of ongoing improvement. But take heart! You can meet the challenges, reclaim your life, and grow your business at the same time.

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Great Leaders Are Confident, Connected, Committed, and Courageous

Harvard Business

Brad was leading a difficult turnaround of his company and had decided to fire his head of sales, who was a nice guy but wasn’t performing. Risks, by definition, make us feel vulnerable, and Brad avoided that feeling. Pat LaCroix/Getty Images. Three months later, he still hadn’t fired him. I asked him why. His answer?

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List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong

Tom Spencer

Definitions. A&M is an independent global professional services firm which provides leadership, problem-solving and value-creation services to companies across the industry spectrum. Value Partners has turnaround and change management expertise working with industrial and service multinationals. Leadership.

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The Decline of Yahoo in Its Own Words

Harvard Business

Plenty of theories have been put forth to explain Yahoo’s failures, as the company seeks a buyer following a failed turnaround attempt. Did Yahoo’s leadership really miss the importance of smartphones? One of the most prominent is that Yahoo was late to mobile. Perhaps by 2012 it was already too late.

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Leaders Need Different Skills to Thrive in Tech

Harvard Business

.” The tech industry’s combination of high-velocity competition, complexity, global talent, and interdependence among rivals makes it a truly unique environment, requiring a distinct set of leadership skills. This definition of tech differentiates organizations like Google, Facebook or Uber, from Walmart, Toyota or The Taj Group.

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List of strategy consulting firms in London

Tom Spencer

Definitions. A&M specialises in turnaround and interim management, performance management and business advisory services. Leadership. Helpful Links. List of strategy consulting firms in London 2011. by Tom Spencer on October 3, 2011 · 0 comments  ·  Image Source. in Management Consulting. Alvarez & Marsal.

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‘WHEN A NEW MANAGER TAKES CHARGE’: Deciding the Pace of Entry

Confessions of a Consultant

From his perspective, the job offered a number of distinct benefits: It was a ‘line’ rather than a staff job; Meyer definitely saw himself as a line manager. It offered a ‘turnaround’ challenge. Bottom Line: Oh to swim close to confident leadership. All you can do is hope not to screw it up.”.