Wed.Jun 03, 2020

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"The Conclusion Trap" is Out! (Copy)

Markovitz Consulting

(Note: this is the same article from yesterday, but with a corrected link for my website.) I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that my newest book, The Conclusion Trap , is now available for sale on Amazon. The book is priced to move — $7.99 for the Kindle version, $9.95 for the paperback — but if you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read the e-book for free.

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Process Agility: An Impossibility?

Johanna Rothman

I've seen several cases of process standardization recently. Those processes don't translate to the current context. The processes don't have sufficient agility to deliver the necessary results. Yet, people who want to use agile approaches don't want to apply agile thinking to their processes. Some clients want to create their custom agile process— and then standardize it across the organization.

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Still I Rise

Chad Barr

I’m at a loss for words. The events of the past week have jarred me from my complacency and forced my eyes open to see the world as I have never comprehended it before. My masked grandchildren arrived yesterday for merely 6 hours to unveil the headstone for their grandfather, my father in law. We couldn’t hug, we stayed outdoors, (thankfully the weather obliged), and we played games as if things weren’t really any different than our visits in the past.

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Don’t Let Opportunism Compromise Your Corporate Mission

Harvard Business

Strategy begins with a clear decision about what business you’re in.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Stuck on enormity

Seth Godin Blog

When a problem appears too large, too intractable and too unspeakable to deal with, it’s easy to give up. There never seems to be enough time, enough resources or enough money to make the big problems go away. Perhaps we can start with a very small part of it. One person, one opportunity, one connection. Drip by drip, with commitment. Those are the two hard parts.

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Death by Hourly Rate

Rod Burkert

In case you missed my last post: Do you have a longer-term virtual strategy to compete? Businesses are slowly opening up again. Except not everyone wants or will be able to come back just yet. And if/when they do, it will likely be on different terms than before. Do you have a longer-term virtual strategy to compete in that world? On to this week: In honor of what my INSIDER guest will be talking about on Friday , I thought hourly pricing was a good subject for this newsletter.

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What Your Youngest Employees Need Most Right Now

Harvard Business

The pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for those just beginning their careers.

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Deficits and Protection

Martinka Consulting

The May 5, 2020 of the Wall Street Journal was, not unexpectedly, filled with articles on the virus. The ones standing out were the headlines on the front page discussing the massive amount of new debt and the risk workers and companies face as businesses reopen. I wrote a few months ago about how we’ve been running huge deficits in a booming economy instead of reducing the deficits.

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How CHROs Have Met the Moment

Harvard Business

They’re often at the helm of the corporate pandemic response.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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4 Questions Sales Leaders Should Be Asking Right Now

Harvard Business

As uncertainty persists, it’s time to rethink the model.

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The Role of Radiology-Related Diagnostic AI Solutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Siemens Healthineers.

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What to Do When Work Feels Meaningless

Harvard Business

Step one: focus on what you can control.

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You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Online Harassment

Harvard Business

Eight steps to take.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.