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Consulting Tip #6: Use Your Intellectual Property to Build Political Capital

Johanna Rothman

When I saw the McKinsey report on “developer productivity,” I shuddered. Second, there's no way to measure such a thing as developer productivity, despite what McKinsey says. Then I read Lorin Hochstein's brilliant assessment in On productivity metrics and management consultants. That makes so much sense.

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Leveraging Local Business Expertise for Foreign Companies

Business Consulting Agency

Entering the US market represents a pivotal opportunity for foreign companies seeking global expansion. However, navigating the intricate landscape of the US market demands a strategic approach and in-depth understanding of local nuances. To optimize US market entry for foreign companies, work with local business experts.

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Startup Consulting Services in New Ventures

Business Consulting Agency

Navigating Initial Challenges Launching a new business comes with a myriad of challenges, including market research, legal compliance, business planning, financial projections, and operational setup. Startup consulting services in new ventures are highly beneficial.

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How to Design the Ideal (and Most Profitable) Consulting Business

Consulting Matters

There is no shortage of advice and mentors that can help you learn how to market and sell yourself. Set definite goals for your business with dates and metrics. Invest properly in your business and your own professional development. In this phase of the work, you don't pick a handful of marketing tactics.

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Why Leaders Are Still So Hesitant to Invest in New Business Models

Harvard Business

Consider the dramatic shift in the types of assets that create market value. According to Ocean Tomo, a consulting firm focused on intellectual capital, physical assets (plant, property, and equipment) made up more than 80% of the market value of the S&P 500 in 1975. How much is changing?

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How CEOs Can Make Smart Strategic Trade-Offs

Harvard Business

Even in the most commoditized markets, winning players need to create value by adding small slivers of differentiated services, logistics, quality and reliability. Decision making in today’s organizations often no longer has the necessary responsiveness, detaching them from both their customer base and market realities.

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A Hands-Off Approach to Open Innovation Doesn’t Work

Harvard Business

In business, winning is often a matter of speed — to new markets with new offerings — rather than slow, steady plodding. In particular, large companies want to partner with small firms that have developed advanced, game-changing technologies. They used the right metrics to measure success.