Tue.Aug 03, 2021

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Why Having More Meetings Is Not The Answer

Markovitz Consulting

One of the participants in my Conclusion Trap class was grappling with a persistent problem at her company: their website regularly crashed after upgrades. She believed that one of the primary drivers of the problem was poor communication between two teams. The solution was obvious—schedule additional meetings between those two teams. Along with spending more money on technology, adding meetings to everyone’s already overburdened schedule is an example of conclusion jumping at its finest.

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Step 0: The Prerequisite for Your Consulting Firm to Win More Business

David A Fields

Your hard work on business development and some good luck resulted in big opportunities for your seed optimization consulting firm: potential engagements with Worldwide Walnuts, Paramus Pecan Co, and NoNutz.com all at the same time. But, somehow none of those opportunities blossom into closed projects. Why? You may have a “Step 0” problem. If you’ve … Continued.

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Elevate Partners with SME Strategy, on a Mission to Serve Those Suffering from Addiction & Mental Health Problems

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Elevate is a private, not for profit agency based out of the American state of Wisconsin, working in the areas of substance abuse and mental health. The organization uses a comprehensive approach in an effort to prevent substance abuse and mental health problems, as well as helping both adults and children in recovery.

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Q&A with Jeremy McNamara

Brimstone Consulting

Q&A with Jeremy McNamara. Jeremy McNamara discusses building teams, building relationships, and things (including old cars). What are your areas of expertise? Leadership, getting things done, achieving organizational clarity, and setting out a vision. What led you to Brimstone? . I was a participant in a Michigan University Business School Leadership program 22 years ago.

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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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The modern expediter

Seth Godin Blog

Feet on the street. At the same time that air travel is becoming less favored by businesses, the world is more connected than ever before. There are lots of organizations that want to do business internationally but might not be as eager to fly across the world to visit a factory or meet with a supplier. And so the pharmaceuticals, the software, the fabrics, the call centers, the chips—it becomes ever more difficult to truly understand how to source and produce the components that world-based pr

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Did WFH Hurt the Video Game Industry?

Harvard Business

Researchers found that companies that went remote experienced more delays of marquee projects than those who stayed in the office.

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Working Parents, Do You Have a Plan for Childcare Emergencies?

Harvard Business

There’s no avoiding them entirely, but preparation can help ease the burden.

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Moving the Needle on DEI

Harvard Business

Practical ways that managers can build truly inclusive work environments.

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Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Hybrid Workplace

Harvard Business

Three challenges leaders must navigate.

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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