Tue.Jan 11, 2022

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How the “Sponsor Update” Can Open Doors for Your Consulting Firm

David A Fields

Consulting firms often become disconnected from the sponsor as their work revolves around lower-level personnel. A simple check-in format will keep you connected at the highest levels and position your consulting firm for follow-on projects. Let’s say your consulting firm landed a solid, consulting engagement with the Food-as-a-Service pioneer, Nutscape.

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How to Assess the Value of Old Data and Its Effect on Aging

Johanna Rothman

Up until a few months ago, my office was a disaster. I had a ton of old data: Paper in reverse chronological order on surfaces (most recent on top). Printed articles to read. Notes from previous workshops I wanted to integrate when I updated those workshops. Over the past year, as I realized the pandemic would probably change what and how I offered for workshops, I've slowly recycled or filed all that paper.

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Please Stop Using These Phrases in Meetings

Harvard Business

“I’m going to give you 10 minutes of your life back,” and other unbearable meeting jargon.

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Flow (and progress)

Seth Godin Blog

A flow state is priceless. It happens when we lose ourselves in the work, simply connecting with the task, without commentary or doubt. When we’re in flow, time slows down, satisfaction rises and we feel fully engaged. An easy way to end a flow state is to see how well you’re doing. Are you ahead of the other runners? Are you progressing according to the milestones?

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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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5 Questions to Help Leaders Achieve Growth Amid Uncertainty

Harvard Business

Traditional management frameworks aren’t always suited for a world of unexpected twists and turns.

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Finding the Right Balance — and Flexibility — in Your Leadership Style

Harvard Business

Today’s leaders need to cultivate a range of approaches, rather than a fixed style.

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Can Entrepreneurs and Governments Team Up to Solve Big Problems?

Harvard Business

How startup Shield AI works with the US government to develop autonomous combat robots to protect civilians and service members.

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Finding Success Starts with Finding Your Purpose

Harvard Business

It’s never too early — or too late — to ask the big questions.

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To Get Ahead, You Need Both Ambition and Humility

Harvard Business

A conversation with professor Amer Kaissi about when to charge ahead and when to take a backseat.

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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