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Do You Have Time for This Consulting Firm Builder? (Yes You Do.)

David A Fields

Holy shmoley, can you believe it’s already been a year since… well, last year at this time? Holidays whooshed by, kids outgrew their clothes and 100 generations of tsetse flies zipped through their cycle of life. (Perhaps an entire tsetse empire rose and fell!) Where did the time go? No really, where did the time … Continued. The post Do You Have Time for This Consulting Firm Builder?

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Shorter Hours Is the Kaizen Mindset

Markovitz Consulting

Are businesses finally starting to question the assumption that more hours at the office equals more value for the customer? Back in November, I mentioned that the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Not to be outdone, NPR reported that Microsoft Japan moved to a four-day workweek this summer while increasing productivity by 40%.

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McKinsey Middle East Careers

Management Consulted

Consultant Interview: How one consultant aced the McKinsey interview, broke in, and broke out again Are you interested in understanding more about McKinsey careers – from the McKinsey case interview to the difference between McKinsey offices in the Middle East?… Read Article. The post McKinsey Middle East Careers appeared first on Management Consulted.

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How to build prospect trust into your marketing

Rod Burkert

Welcome to my newsletter, where I focus solely on BVFLS practice development, practice management, and related tools and technology to grow/build/scale your firm. Thanks to each of you for being here. A high-five to new subscribers: this is what we do! And was this email forwarded to you? You need your own copy ! In case you missed my last post: “Let me think about it” OR Why prospects don’t buy.

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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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6 Tips to Grow Your Consultancy in 2020

Management and IT Consulting

No matter what size your Consulting firm is you need a solid growth plan in 2020 in order to meet future goals. Here are 6 Tips from Consulting experts designed to help your firm grow.

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How to Handle a Lone Wolf on Your Team

LSA Global

A Common Challenge for New Managers. One of the challenges for new managers and one that is often not practically covered in training is how to deal with a lone wolf on your team – an employee who contributes only marginally to the team goals. The Definition of a Lone Wolf. Lone wolves are not team players. They focus on their own work, neglect team responsibilities, do not collaborate well with colleagues, rarely contribute at team meetings, and do not join the effort when the team is un

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Do Universities Need 2U to Create Digital Education?

Harvard Business

2U, an online program management provider, believed it was the strongest partner to enable the digital transformation of universities by allowing them to offer a variety of courses to a new student profile.

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The difference between data and information

Seth Godin Blog

Story. When there’s simply data, it’s all noise. It’s impossible for a human being to absorb data without a narrative. Once we figure out how to turn your features and ideas and benefits and effort into a story, though, it becomes information. And then we can act on it. We have a story problem. All of us do. We’re not doing a good job of developing the empathy to turn all the data we’ve assembled into a story that others can understand.

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Jack Welch’s Approach to Leadership

Harvard Business

A look at the GE CEO’s legacy.

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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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How to Define More Achievable Goals

LSA Global

More Achievable Goals. Some leaders claim that big, hairy, and audacious goals are motivating. Yes, big ambitions may be exciting and inspiring at first, but, as goals become more and more difficult to reach, employees begin to disengage. And, if goals are perceived to be truly unrealistic, many teams do not even take the first steps. Learn from the Experts.

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How Workplaces — Not Women — Need to Change to Improve Equality

Harvard Business

A conversation with Netflix director of inclusion Michelle King on how to create gender equality in your workplace.

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How to Achieve Resilient Growth Throughout the Business Cycle

Harvard Business

Know when to create a market and when to compete in an existing one.

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Use Data to Accelerate Your Business Strategy

Harvard Business

There’s no shortage of great opportunities.

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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.

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Don’t Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Productivity

Harvard Business

Three ways perfectionists self-sabotage.

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What Coronavirus Could Mean for the Global Economy

Harvard Business

Is a recession inevitable?