Tue.Mar 09, 2021

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Consulting Firms and Subcontractors: How to Make it Work (Better)

David A Fields

NASA widely publicized the “seven minutes of terror,” which was the critical phase of the Mars lander mission during which the spacecraft entered the Martian atmosphere and autonomously landed the Discovery rover on the planet’s surface. NASA has nothing on consulting firms. You experience seven minutes of terror every time a subcontractor stands up to … Continued.

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One Easy Way to Squander Time, Money, and Credibility

Markovitz Consulting

Just in case 2020 wasn’t challenging enough for you, here’s a brilliant example of how to waste time, money, and credibility in 2021. The HR department at a company approached me recently about teaching employees process mapping. This company recognizes the utility of process mapping in continuous improvement and decided that a class would be a good place to start.

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What Amazing Things Happen When You Make Change Your Friend?

On the Brink

Photo courtesy of The Good Men Project. Ah, change.love it or hate it, it's inevitable. It comes whether you like it or not. That's why the best approach is not to resist change and do battle with it, but to find ways to make it your friend. This is the message of a recent article I wrote for The Good Men Project , entitled "Don’t Let Change Be a Stranger; How To Embrace It as Your New Best Friend.

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Define Agile Behaviors We Want to Reinforce in an Agile Career Ladder, Part 2

Johanna Rothman

Part 1 discussed a typical career ladder. I said that when we focus on individual achievements and deliverables, we ignore the agile system of work. Worse, when we reward individual achievements we prevent an agile culture. That's because agile teams learn together as they create the product. We need career ladders that reward working together. There's an interesting reinforcing feedback loop here: The team learns by working together.

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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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Longing For The Day When We Don't Need International Women's Day

On the Brink

"If the Golden Rule is to treat people as you want to be treated, the Platinum Rule is to treat people as they want to be treated. If you're truly a global citizen, you have to practice the Platinum Rule." - Denise Meagles. Yesterday was International Women's Day, and the month of March is Women's History Month. How should we mark these two events? How do we adequately honor and celebrate all of the incredible things women have accomplished throughout history, their contributions to human civili

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In Person

Alan Weiss

If you’re not scheduling “live” meetings, events, and experiences now for the summer and fall then when do you plan to do it? While “remote” interactions will remain very popular, nothing is better than interacting with people personally. In worst case, you can always reschedule. In best case, you’re on their schedules now.

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“Well, it seems great to me”

Seth Godin Blog

Of course it does, you made it. If you shipped it to the world (or even showed it to a colleague) it might be because you liked it. You made it for yourself. But if your music, your graphic design, your website–whatever your work is–isn’t resonating with the market, it might be because you forgot to make it for them. Empathy is at the heart of design.

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How to Encourage Learning at Work

LSA Global

Importance of Learning in the Workplace Winning companies continuously enhance their people’s capability to adapt, grow, and thrive. Even though corporations spend between $500 and $1,500 on employee development, our research found that only 1-in-5 employees change their on-the-job behavior and performance from training alone. To truly develop the skills required for employees to perform at their peak, savvy talent leaders understand that they have to encourage learning at work and that continu

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Cyberattacks Are Inevitable. Is Your Company Prepared?

Harvard Business

The first time you test your plan shouldn’t be during a crisis.

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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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New Recruiting Strategies for a Post-Covid World

Harvard Business

A conversation with Gartner’s Lauren Smith about virtual interviews and other key hiring trends.

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Research: Becoming a Manager Doesn’t Always Feel Like a Step Up

Harvard Business

Individual contributors who are used to a lot of personal responsibility may struggle when promoted.

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The Pandemic Will Fuel Consolidation in U.S. Health Care

Harvard Business

Congress and regulators must curb combinations that adversely affect the cost and quality of care.

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A Family Business at a Crossroads: Scaling and Succession

Harvard Business

How should India-based Gera Developments scale their family real estate development business?

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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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The Evolution of Clinical Decision Support in Healthcare - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Siemens Healthineers.