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10 Rules to be Happier as a Consulting Firm Leader

David A Fields

You don’t have to run a consulting firm, you know. You could return to a corporate role or enter an entirely different profession like law, accounting or dairy farming. If you’re going to lead a consulting practice, consulting should make you happy. Just sayin’. Most consultants I encounter seem to enjoy the profession. After all, … Continued.

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Talent, Too, Has A Shelf-Life

Alan Weiss

The half-life of the most common uranium isotope is 4.5 billion years. (That is not a typo, look it up.). The half-life of certain talents is about 4.5 years and descending. Don’t merely replace bodies when people leave— voluntarily or involuntarily —think about your needs over the next year or so. Is the position needed? And if it is, what kinds of talents will make it most productive?

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Using Simulations to Upskill Employees

Harvard Business

These immersive, true-to-life scenarios help people practice skills in situations that replicate job conditions.

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Whining and status

Seth Godin Blog

Toddlers don’t get afforded a lot of respect. They whine all the time about how unfair things are, and it’s difficult to take them seriously. Lately, in our quest for victory, we’ve established that some winners get there via whining, and perhaps this is a useful strategy. It seems as though working the refs, blaming the conditions and questioning the score is all good as long as it helps you come out on top.

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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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What Really Makes Toyota’s Production System Resilient

Harvard Business

“Just-in-time” only works as part of a comprehensive suite of strategies.

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When — and How — to Say No to Extra Work

Harvard Business

Four common situations to watch out for.

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Planning the Future for Harlem’s Beloved Sylvia’s Restaurant

Harvard Business

The grandson of the founder of a longtime soul food restaurant must determine what’s next for his family’s business.

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Recession Doesn’t Have to Mean Retreat - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM COUPA

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from COUPA.

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