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Consultant, Contractor, Freelancer - Labels Matter!

Successful Independent Consulting

By definition, we stand outside of the system we analyze, troubleshoot, or design. Freelancers use artistic or technical skill to generate work products. They tend to do more tactical work, as opposed to the strategic problem solving of consultants or the creative production of freelancers. Let’s set the record straight again.

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How to Assess Entry-Level Product Manger Positions

Tom Spencer

Associate Product Manager (APM) positions are well known in Silicon Valley as rotational, mentorship-focused programs designed to accelerate the careers of young aspiring product managers. These alumni have gone on to become VCs, founders, and product leaders, in addition to starting APM programs at companies like Salesforce.

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Consulting 101: Operations, Hierarchies, and Types of Firms

Tom Spencer

Your business just launched a new product and needs to market it. Market trends have changed, and you want to make sure the product will reach the correct target customer. Clients may need help with market research, competitor analysis, growth strategies, supply chain optimization, product development, or a range of other issues.

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Recruiting Strategies for a Tight Talent Market

Harvard Business

If any story demonstrates how far employers will go in today’s fierce war for talent, the tale of Snapchat’s geofilter recruiting campaign is it. The fight for new recruits is intense — not just in the tech sector, but across all industries. ” asked the clever riff aimed at Uber workers.

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How My Mistake Led to New Learnings About My Social Connections

Johanna Rothman

Books are not as risky as other products, but the whole point of blurbs and reviews is to reduce the risk of people ignoring the book. (I However, our social connections can help us recruit and discover people other than “white dudes.” It's even worse, for two reasons. As a feminist, I've tried to promote women's voices.

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Define Success Profiles for Key Jobs – The Top 7 Steps

LSA Global

Let’s start with a few definitions: Key Roles Defined Not all roles are of equal value strategically or over different time horizons. 1) What is the definition of high performance for the role? (2) When the way people in key roles think, behave, and work do not align with company and team norms, productivity and morale suffer.

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Want a Data-Driven Organization? Start with Your Talent Strategy

Organizational Talent Consulting

There is a high demand for employees with data analytics skills, and it is very challenging to source, recruit, and retain those who possess these analytical attributes. Culture Lever #6 : How leaders recruit, promote, and excommunicate. Analytical skills: definitions and examples. Indeed.com. 2020, November 23). Schein, E.

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