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Partnering With Another Consulting Firm? Read This First

David A Fields

There you are, polishing the sign in front of your catamaran and trying to attract consulting projects from the throngs of prospects meandering along the oceanfront. A boat-owner on the adjacent pier hails you: “Would you like to join forces? I’m sure we could catch more consulting clients together.” What do you think? Will adding … Continued.

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Character Defines a Leader’s Success

Rick Conlow

Character defines a leader’s success and legacy. For example, think of a leader you know. Answer these questions about that person’s character. Answers to these questions define a pattern or behavior. 10 Questions that Define a Person’s Character. Does the leader tell the truth? Can you count on this leader to really listen to you?

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Stuck or Stalled? The Time is Right to Rethink Your Journey

On the Brink

Are you a strong woman who looks at a challenge straight in the eye and gives it a wink? Maybe you are but today you are stalled or stuck, frustrated with your job, or tired of the life you have been leading. Isn’t it time for you to step back and ask yourself Why? Why am I here? What has been the path I have been on for a short or a long time and is it the one I want to be on for the rest of my life?

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Remote or face-to-face: Why the future of consulting work will be a hybrid

The Source

One of the profound privileges of the work we do is being able to speak to senior executives about their views and use of consulting and professional services. Always interesting, often blisteringly forthright, these conversations are among the most important sources of information we have to predict future trends. So, we’ve naturally been listening hard to all the comments being made about remote working.

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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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Stress and decreased engagement are just two reasons we need to stop scheduling back-to-back meetings

Brimstone Consulting

By changing how we approach meetings and how we run meetings, we can connect and communicate more effectively – and reduce stress and fatigue. Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab recently conducted a study in which 14 people took part in video meetings while wearing electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment—a cap to monitor the electrical activity in their brains.

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Running a Consumer Fintech Startup within Goldman Sachs

Harvard Business

Rapid expansion strained the startup in its first year. Should they pause to allow performance to catch up with growth, or push to diversify?

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Commencement is today

Seth Godin Blog

Actually, it’s every day. We talk about graduation as if it’s the end of some journey, but it’s the beginning of one. The chance to see the world differently, to contribute, to understand. I hope you’ll get a chance to check out what my friends at Akimbo are doing. They’re persistently, consistently and generously showing up to create learning cohorts that actually cause real and long-lasting change.

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5 Behavioral Biases That Trip Up Remote Managers

Harvard Business

And how to counteract them.

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Attended vs. Unattended RPA: It Doesn’t Need to be an Either-Or

1 to 1

At a time when customers want great experiences at an increasingly faster pace, automation plays a crucial role in helping brands deliver. When done right, automation creates effortless experiences for employees and customers alike. And, while some customer service associates may initially fear automation – perhaps worrying it will take over part or all of their job – smart automation actually prepares employees with the tools they need so they’re ready to hit the ground running when volume surg

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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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Who Will Win — and Lose — in the Post-Covid Economy?

Harvard Business

Four ways the U.S. stimulus could play out for workers, companies, and policymakers.

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How Leaders Can Encourage Imagination

Harvard Business

A conversation with BCG’s Martin Reeves on encouraging imagination at work.

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Social Anxiety and Work

Harvard Business

Understanding why we have social anxiety is the first step in addressing it.

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Businesses Must Be Accountable for Their Promises on Racial Justice

Harvard Business

Five strategies to ensure good intentions yield meaningful outcomes.

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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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Capitalism Won’t Thrive on Value Investing Alone

Harvard Business

The economy needs careful decision-makers as well as risk-takers.