Sat.Dec 12, 2020

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4 Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom during an MBA

Tom Spencer

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a rigorous program of study. While other typical MSc degrees require 30-40 credits, MBAs require 50-60 credits over the course of two years. To graduate from the Global MBA Program at The George Washington University you need 55 credits. That means the program is heavily loaded with classes, all of which require dedication, focus and class participation.

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3 Lessons for Turbulent Times from Great Leaders

Rick Conlow

Turbulent times define a leader which, consequently, makes or breaks the team. One of the best ways to learn is from lessons from past great leaders. Here are three timeless gems that fit today’s challenging environment. Break the Psychological Barriers in Turbulent Times. First, break the psychological barriers. Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd President of the US during the Great Depression.

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Going to a Consulting Firm from a Non-Core School

Tom Spencer

Reading Time: 4 minutes. When it comes to recruiting, consulting firms have a roster of schools’ from which they source the majority of their summer interns and full-time employees. This dedicated school-based hiring is generally referred to as “campus hiring”. Most firms also hire students from ‘non-core schools’, but these are usually a small minority of campus hires.

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Consultant Marketing Stages of Success

Jerry Fletcher

Not everyone is a customer. Online or in person you will meet a host of people. Some will, over time, become customers. But most will not. Many will be contacts forgotten almost as quickly as they passed through your sphere. Others will form lasting relationships with you often as just an acquaintance that “gets you.” A few will be referral sources.

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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 paradox of discernment

Seth Godin Blog

The typical ten-year-old violinist can’t tell the difference between a cheap instrument and a Guarneri. A harried traveler simply wolfs down a hamburger, not really worried or aware of its provenance or flavor. And a bureaucrat buys whatever is cheapest and meets spec, without regard for how well it is designed or the supply chain that created it.

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