Thu.Jan 20, 2022

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Get the Most from Your Women In Consulting Membership

Women in Consulting

By: Kathryn Gorges. When I first joined Women In Consulting – back in 2010 I think – I was looking for insights on how to be a successful consultant. I wanted information I could put to use right away on fees, contracts, scope, subcontractors, insurance, and all the pieces I knew I didn’t even know enough about to name. Essentially, I was looking at the organization in a transactional way, much like other organizations and institutions where there’s value to get in exchange for membership to be

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Research: Why Employees Violate Cybersecurity Policies

Harvard Business

Stress can reduce people’s tolerance for rules that seem to get in the way of doing their jobs.

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The goal trap for small businesses

Asamby Consulting

The goal trap for small businesses Small businesses realize as they grow that they need goals and goal setting to manage their company but often fail to adopt them. Here we show what are the most common mistakes and the best practices setting the right goals and align your company behind them. What we mean by goals and goal setting With the term "goals", we mean any objective or target that entrepreneurs and small businesses aim to reach within a certain timeframe.

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Where Do Salespeople Fit in the Digital World?

Harvard Business

When you need a human to close the deal — and when you don’t.

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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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Fear of strangers

Seth Godin Blog

Why are we more likely to take off our masks or avoid social distancing with a group of friends at a party instead of strangers on the train? Why do we drive more carefully in a new neighborhood instead of near our home? Why trust the advice of a doctor who looks like us, or went to the same school we did? Our evolved preference for familiarity often backfires.

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30 Best Consultant Websites & Why They Have Them (2022)

Tsavo Neal

“What are examples of some of the best consultant websites?” “Why does an independent consultant need a website?” As a specialist in design, copywriting, and marketing for consultants, I’m biased. I believe every consultant should have a website. A well-designed, well-written consulting website instills confidence in your clients.

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Communicating Authentically in a Virtual World

Harvard Business

The medium can be as important as the message.