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The Consulting Advantage: Why Management Consulting Still Matters in an AI World

Effective Managers

The Consulting Advantage The management consulting profession is changing fast—and if you’ve felt the ground shifting under your feet, you’re not alone. Technology is transforming how we work, AI is automating tasks we once billed hours for, and clients are demanding faster, more focused outcomes. In this whirlwind of disruption, it’s fair to ask: Does management consulting still matter?

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How to Phrase Your Questions When You Need Honest Answers

Harvard Business

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Generation Z : Why Firms Struggle to Retain Top Talent

Tom Spencer

The workforce is shifting with Generation Z, often called “the restless generation”. Attrition rates are higher than ever, driven by increased job mobility combined with lack of job satisfaction, rigid workplace policies, disappointing pay, and unclear career progression. 1. Lack of Job Satisfaction According to a 2022 Gallup Poll , “54% of Gen Z employees … are ambivalent or not engaged at work”.

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Companies Are Using AI to Make Faster Decisions in Sales and Marketing

Harvard Business

SKIP TO CONTENT Harvard Business Review Logo Harvard Business Review Logo Sales | Companies Are Using AI to Make Faster Decisions in Sales and Marketing Subscribe Sign In Latest Magazine Topics Podcasts Store The Big Idea Data & Visuals Case Selections HBR Executive Subscribe Latest Podcasts The Magazine Store Webinars Newsletters All Topics The Big Idea Data & Visuals Case Selections HBR Executive My Library Account Settings Sign In Explore HBR Latest The Magazine Podcasts Store Webinar

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Superfans: Building Loyalty with Effective Marketing

Tom Spencer

In today’s fast-evolving digital marketplace, success is no longer about how many people you reach — it’s about reaching the right audience with precision and impact. The days of mass communication are behind us. Instead, brands are focusing on personalized, customer-centric strategies that build long-term loyalty through relevance and resonance. At the heart of this shift is the STP framework: Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning.

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Human-Centered Workplaces Through Drum Circles

Harmonious Workplaces

The Rhythm of Work When we think about the future of work, our thoughts may default to technology, including AI, automation, and data analytics. However, if we aim to build […] The post Human-Centered Workplaces Through Drum Circles appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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From Doing To People to Creating With People: The Leadership Evolution

The Consultants Peer Group

The most profound shift in modern leadership isn't about techniques or technologies but about fundamental orientation: Moving from doing things to people to creating with people. Traditional leadership operates through direction and control. Leaders make decisions, set expectations, and drive performance. People are resources to be managed, problems to be solved, or assets to be optimized.

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Preparing for the Retirement of Azure Basic SKU Public IP Addresses

Kraft Kennedy

Preparing for the Retirement of Azure Basic SKU Public IP Addresses Microsoft has officially announced the retirement of the Azure Basic SKU for Public IP addresses in Azure, effective September 30, 2025. If your organization is still using Basic SKU Public IPs, it’s essential to begin planning your migration to the Standard SKU now to avoid service disruptions and take advantage of improved features.

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On burning bridges

Seth Godin Blog

Building a bridge is far more difficult than maintaining one. While it’s tempting to imagine that we’re always racing forward, it’s far more likely we’ll benefit from traveling over this bridge again one day soon.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Reciprocal Tariffs Are Dead, but Trump Has 7 Other Options to Discuss

MishTalk

Trump wants to maneuver around the court’s tariff crackdown. His success will be limited.

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At Least 20 Republican Senators Want Changes to One Big Beautiful Bill

MishTalk

Search Twitter RSS Feed Economics Politics Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Community Guidelines Twitter RSS Feed All Economics Politics At Least 20 Republican Senators Want Changes to One Big Beautiful Bill June 6, 2025 • 12:05 pm • 10 comments on At Least 20 Republican Senators Want Changes to One Big Beautiful Bill • Economics It will take some wizardry or huge capitulation to thread this needle.

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Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 139,000 Employment Declines by 696,000

MishTalk

Search Twitter RSS Feed Economics Politics Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Community Guidelines Twitter RSS Feed All Economics Politics Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 139,000 Employment Declines by 696,000 June 6, 2025 • 8:22 am • 18 comments on Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 139,000 Employment Declines by 696,000 • Economics Can anyone believe these reports anymore?

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