May, 2009

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Networking 101: We Spill The Beans On How To Network Your Way Into Any Job. It’s Finally Live!

Management Consulted

'Remember this post , where we agreed to record a live discussion answering your networking questions? It’s finished. I think you’ll agree it was more than worth the wait. You can download the audio clip right here : Download the MP3 [44 Minutes | 21 MB]. Now it’s not short at 44 minutes. And we only got through about half of your reader questions through comments and emails.

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Consultant Ninja: Dilbert Slays, one day at a time: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Dilbert Slays, one day at a time. Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 8:13 PM. Labels: Bitterness , Consulting. Related Posts. 2 comments: res i(p)sa. said.

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How Much Should Board Members Give?

The Nonprofit Consultant

This is the question that has haunted many a nonprofit Executive Director and Development Director. How to encourage Board giving without either asking too little or scaring off new members. A posting today on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's website asks if "the expectation of giving is something that is simply understood?" and gives a quick roundup of how some organizations answer the question.

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Word up!

The Crazy Lives of Consultants

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, May 14, 2009. Word up! Dear Travel God, Hi. It’s me. Listen, I know we haven’t been on the best of terms lately, especially given Monday’s flight cancellation and subsequent 4 hour delay in Dallas, as well as last week’s hellish commute to Sayre, PA (why, again, did you allow people to live so far away?).

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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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Consultant Ninja: Mealy-mouthed consultant speak: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Mealy-mouthed consultant speak. Sent in by a reader. "My visit started with meeting the President of XXX. We had a fascinating dialogue about XXXs strategies for global expansion - in both the YYY and ZZZ sectors - and the balance between current imperatives and lo

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What if I make a mistake during a consulting case study?

Management Consulted

It happens all the time. Admit your mistake (“Wait a minute, that doesn’t seem right because…”). Take a second to regroup, and rewind to where you think the error started. Restate all the facts that you know, confirm those facts… Read Article. The post What if I make a mistake during a consulting case study? appeared first on Management Consulted.

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What if I make a mistake during a consulting case study?

Management Consulted

It happens all the time. Admit your mistake (“Wait a minute, that doesn’t seem right because…”). Take a second to regroup, and rewind to where you think the error started. Restate all the facts that you know, confirm those facts… Read Article. The post What if I make a mistake during a consulting case study? appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Live Networking Seminar with Mergers and Inquisitions – Learn How To Get Your Foot In The Door Anywhere

Management Consulted

'We’re doing something new and exciting today in the “networking arena” today. Brian and I have agreed to record a live discussion answering your networking questions. Here’s how it’ll work: Comment below with your most urgent question(s) about networking and the job search process Brian and I will choose the top 10-20 questions We’ll record a live audio discussion of our answers – tackling both finance and consulting We’ll post that mp3 on both si

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Consultant Ninja: Equity Private, Respect Through Obfuscation.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Monday, May 4, 2009. Equity Private, Respect Through Obfuscation. Equity Private has her oh-so-sophisticated PE-panties in a bunch , as she attacks The Epicurean Dealmaker for calling b t on her : "It also betrays a peculiar brand of Aeron Chair Socialism, in other words, the attitude th

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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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Consultant Ninja: How a Management Consultant Buys a Diamond.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Sunday, May 3, 2009. How a Management Consultant Buys a Diamond. Maxim 1: A management consultant solves analytical economic problems to create value.

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Mission-Driven Careers

The Nonprofit Consultant

I know of very few people in the nonprofit sector who are here "just for a job." The few that are don't rise high in the ranks, and don't usually stick it out for very long. Those of us who've made a career of the nonprofit sector do it as part of our personal mission. Mission is what drives us to work long hours for below average wages and next to no benefits.

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Should Your Nonprofit be on Twitter?

The Nonprofit Consultant

By now, I'm sure you've all heard of the micro-bloggging platform, Twitter. In a nutshell, micro-blogs - or "tweets" - are posts of 140 characters or less, typically answering the question, "What are you doing now?" Twitter is also the hottest thing going right now in terms of web 2.0 / social media. But is it right for your organization? First, some of the criticisms of Twitter: "It's shallow.

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Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Zone

The Nonprofit Consultant

I am pleased to announce that as of today, the Nonprofit Consultant Blog is part of the Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Zone. The Zone is a topic hub started by Katya Andresen, Nancy Schwartz, and Kivi Leroux Miller for collecting and organizing information around these topics. I'm honored that my posts will be in the company of posts from some of my favorite nonprofit blogs, including Donor Power Blog, Getting Attention, Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog, Studio 501c3, and several more.

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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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The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Casual Day

The Crazy Lives of Consultants

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, May 28, 2009. Casual Day. I know, I know. Fridays are casual days at my client. Jeans and denim are not allowed, but tolerated. Sneakers. that too. But there are fashion choices that should never happen: People - please: belly shirts are never okay in the workplace. There. I said it. Posted by. Consulting SME. at. 10:44 AM.