David A Fields

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Consultants have much to learn from the words of a Harvard medical professor who was addressing his students in 1926. In fact, you might even call if the first rule of successful consulting. Dr. Francis W. Peabody taught before doctors had antibiotics to combat bacterial illnesses (and give rise to superbugs), before hospitals bristled with technology (and a three-day stay cost more than a small house), and before chocolate was known to stave off depression (I have nothing bad to say about choco

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

As consulting has become more popular (frantically so), we are getting increasing numbers of emails from undergrads – and even high schoolers – begging the question – if you want to break into consulting, what should you major in – and what majors are deal-breakers? Here at MC, we’re always looking for new ways to help you land your dream consulting job.

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BCG

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Article Monday, October 03, 2016. This is the first in a series of articles on technology economics. More than a decade ago, writer Nicholas Carr caused a stir with a Harvard Business Review article titled “IT Doesn’t Matter.” He argued that as costs fall for infrastructural technologies such as computers and the internet, the technologies would—like railroads, electricity, and telephones—become widely available commodities.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 8, 2016

This is a guest post from Marguerite Arnold. In the fall of 2015, after spending two years in a small town in the Ruhr Valley starting to learn German (I will appreciate Mark Twain’s perspective on the sprache so much better going forward), I moved to Frankfurt to begin my Executive MBA at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. There are many reasons why I chose to obtain my graduate business degree in Germany (and even more specifically in Frankfurt).

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 5, 2016

I’m often asked how organizations should go about beginning to socialize their crisis management plan throughout the depths of their organization. In other words, how do you begin to get your team familiar and comfortable with the program, their roles and responsibilities? In this week’s #crisisready video , I share my approach to familiarizing and socializing my clients’ crisis preparedness programs with the different members of their team.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Narcissists. They attract admirers like trick-or-treaters to chocolate. Countless throngs buy their offerings—metaphorically or literally. As consultants, we don’t want to be narcissists; yet, narcissistic competitors can eat your consulting business alive. Narcissistic personalities have been very visible as of late. Many may be what Michael Maccoby calls “productive narcissists,” whose aggressive energy, engaging charm, and relentless self-importance power impressive business success.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Today, we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Google. Google is a California-based company that many consider to already run the world! With over 70 offices and 30,000 employees around the world, Google has become THE major player in Internet products and services in only 15 years. Enjoy! ———— History & Culture.

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BCG

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Article Wednesday, October 05, 2016. The Russian automotive industry has experienced significant ups and downs in the past decade. The domestic car market rebounded strongly after the global financial crisis to become the sixth-­­largest in the world—2.6 million automobiles (cars and light trucks) sold in 2012. Manufacturers responded by building new plants to expand production.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2016

This is a guest post from Marguerite Arnold. Since 1972, Britain has been part of the European continent. I remember the opening very well. I was a kid, living in London. The new openness meant we could afford oranges from Spain. Every week, an old French farmer would also peddle through London with strings of onions hanging from his bicycle. I thought the arrangement was unbelievably cool and more than romantic.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The DDoS attack that Dyn, Inc. experienced a couple weeks ago seems to have freaked some people out. But for those who have never put thought into whether or not a DDoS attack is a high-risk scenario for their organization, a little freak out might not be such a bad thing. After all, a big part of implementing a crisis-ready culture involves regularly asking the right crisis-related questions, and taking a proactive approach towards crisis prevention and preparedness.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 3, 2016

There is a lot of finger-pointing in both directions between the US and Russia regarding events in Syria. I present both sides of the debate and an interesting video. (more…).

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Hugh Herr, who lost his lower legs in a climbing accident as a teenager, has dedicated his remarkably fruitful career to reimagining the relationship between people and machines. A computer scientist, mechanical engineer, and biophysicist, Herr has developed a series of advanced prosthetics and devices that he calls "extreme bionics." And he believes the process of using materials, software, and artificial knowledge to enhance human performance and experience is just beginning.

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Chad Barr

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Today is the third and final part in the series reflecting on my recent take-away from my developmental experiences. Here are the latest insights I’d like to share with you: Are you thinking big enough? To answer this question, consider answering and evaluating the following: Are you doing something outside your comfort zone that even scares you? Are you living and leading an amazing life?

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Henry DeVries

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Growing your business is never easy. With apologies to Aristotle, Richard Franzi likes to say: “The whole effort of CEOs working together is more than the sum of those same CEOs working separately.” I recently had breakfast with Franzi, author of Critical Mass: The 10 Explosive Powers of CEO Peer Groups. [.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 22, 2016

This is a guest post from Marguerite Arnold. I am a bit of a late bloomer in some ways – certainly academically. At the age of 48, I decided, after a life spent in business of all kinds, to go back to school, obtain my EMBA, and focus on an entrepreneurial career. It’s not really that delaying my master’s was a choice. When I was younger, I couldn’t get a school loan.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 25, 2016

In the DDoS attack that left some of the world’s online leaders in the dark last week, did Dyn, Inc. – the target of the attack – prove to be #crisisready? I explore this question in this week’s #crisisready video. Take a look: Related links you may find interesting: Dyn’s official response to the DDoS crisis. Dyn’s response to the incident on Twitter.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The ECB statistical data warehouse released Target2 Balance figures today. The numbers are reflective of intensifying capital flight in Italy and Spain. (more…).

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 5, 2016

With manufacturing put into the hands of small firms and even consumers, traditional value chains may no longer be as advantageous.

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Chad Barr

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Last week I shared with you some of the key learning highlights from my recent developmental experiences. I received great feedback and requests to continue this series. Here are additional insights to share with you this week: We rarely know the struggles others face and often fall into the trap of believing that we are the only one going through struggles.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Your current team will not be your "forever team." Co-workers, colleagues, and even supervisors come and go with time. It's important to recognize that even though your team might seem mission critical, there will inevitably come a time when you have to dive into the talent pool and select some more eager workers to help you do business. Are you ready to onboard, nurture, and let the next generation of talent drive your success?

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

Consultants Consultant: Selling can seem hard. And yet there are some very simple principles. Click here to find 7 tips on selling. And if you want more, consider my article on the function of small talk, and book 11 in the Consultant’s Guide Series: Consulting Mastery. It’s all about thinking patterns and the relationships you have with […].

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 13, 2016

I was recently asked what the first step in successful crisis management is, and I thought what a great question! Over the years, I’ve heard different answers to this question. Some people say “get the plan out!”, while others say “activate the crisis team” But in my experience, both of these answers just don’t go far enough.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Today we learned from the IMF that World Debt Hits $152 Trillion. That’s a record breaking amount. It’s also more than two times the size of the entire global economy. The problem is: It’s simply not enough. (more…).

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Tools for successful leaders to identify and tear down hidden barriers that prevent their team from reaching full potential.

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Chad Barr

OCTOBER 12, 2016

I’ve recently participated in several learning and developmental experiences, which have been profound. Here are some of the highlights I would like to share with you: We all have our distinct and remarkable capabilities that we often take for granted yet others are astounded by these abilities. Have you identified yours? One of my passions is in helping others pull great content out of their heads.

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