September, 2012

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Hero Stories – How to Talk About Yourself with Measured Confidence in Interviews

Management Consulted

You can’t possibly predict every question your interviewers will ask (and neither can we), but you can prepare for any question. We’ve come up with a way to prepare you for any type of experience question that rears its head –… Read Article. The post Hero Stories – How to Talk About Yourself with Measured Confidence in Interviews appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Kickstarting the Gift Economy - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. Kickstarting the Gift Economy. by Tom Spencer on September 15, 2012 · 2 comments. in Economics. TODAY is the four year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. At the time of its bankruptcy, Lehman Brothers was the fourth largest investment bank in the world.

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10 Social Networking Tips for LinkedIn | Women in Consulting

Women in Consulting

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Differences in How Change in Practiced in East Compared to West.

Consulting and Organizational Management

'Library. Translate This. Home. A. A. A. Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. Guest Writer Submissions. Policies. To Subscribe to a Blog. About. Feedback. Differences in How Change in Practiced in East Compared to West By Carter McNamara on September 2, 2012. (Guest post from Ron Leeman.).

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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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LinkedIn Launches Board Connect Service

The Nonprofit Consultant

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals of all sectors, has just announced the launch of their new Board Connect service for nonprofit organizations. If you're not already familiar with LinkedIn , it began, basically, as a place to post your online business profile/resume and connect with others in your field to grow your network using a "six degrees of separation" model.

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Double trouble…Launching the Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd Edition

Management Consulted

'We knew a year ago that we wanted to publish a 3rd edition to our best-seller – The Consulting Bible – but we wanted to set the bar high, do something we hadn’t done before, give our readers something they were missing… So we thought long and hard about the hundreds of coaching sessions we’d had with interview candidates.

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Insights from Australia's Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. by Tom Spencer on September 9, 2012 · 0 comments. in Management Consulting. SOCIAL VENTURES Australia ( SVA ) is a relatively new non-profit organisation. Founded in 2002, SVA invests in social change projects to help increase the impact and build the sustainability of high potential organisations in the social sector.

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10 Steps for Developing Effective Communication Skills | Women in.

Women in Consulting

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An Optimist's Case for Climate Policy - Strategy+Business

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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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Common Sense Can't Have a Vacation - Henman Performance

Henman Performance Executive

'Home. About Linda. Client List. Newsletter. Executive blog Contact Us. Common Sense Can’t Have a Vacation. by Linda Henman on September 24, 2012. Last week I had the privilege of hearing the new Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Mark Welsh, address the Air Force Association Conference. He outlined the challenges the Air Force will face, which I realized, are the same challenges facing private industry, education, consultants, and every other entity struggling to do more with less.

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Time for Celebration

Chad Barr

I am here in Orlando visiting my kids and grandkids and celebrating Rosh Hashana with them. And the icing on the cake today was my grandson’s first birthday party. Let the pictures do the talking and the precious moments expressed on my grandkids’ faces: The post Time for Celebration appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.

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From Stanford to McKinsey SE Asia…an undergrad’s tale of the PST and beyond

Management Consulted

We had the privilege of working with an undergrad in the Fall of 2011 who successfully went from an F (failing in interviews with BCG) to an offer with McKinsey. We played a small part in her story, squeezing in… Read Article. The post From Stanford to McKinsey SE Asia…an undergrad’s tale of the PST and beyond appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Are you in a good strengths fit?

Leadership Vision Consulting

'In every one of my roles, I work with teams of people and use StrengthsFinder. The effectiveness, or ineffectiveness of those teams has a direct correlation to how well each team member is positioned, based on their strengths to impact the mission of the group. This plays out in a variety of contexts but, as Led Zeppelin sang(.).

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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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Finding Your Way to Financial Freedom | Women in Consulting

Women in Consulting

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From Stanford to McKinsey SE Asia…an undergrad’s tale of the PST and beyond

Management Consulted

We had the privilege of working with an undergrad in the Fall of 2011 who successfully went from an F (failing in interviews with BCG) to an offer with McKinsey. We played a small part in her story, squeezing in… Read Article. The post From Stanford to McKinsey SE Asia…an undergrad’s tale of the PST and beyond appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Thinking on your Feet|Women In Consulting Blog

Women in Consulting

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Providing Good Customer Service | Women in Consulting

Women in Consulting

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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Happy New Year

Chad Barr

May this year be a year of good health, happiness, peace and prosperity to us all. With the lovely music to the Shehecheyanu sung by my wife, Laurel, at the Cantor’s concert. The post Happy New Year appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.

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New Site – www.ClientLeadership.com

Chad Barr

I am delighted to announce the launch of the Client Leadership site, which is all about creating clients for life. It is supported by remarkable video content from some of the top global thought leaders. This site was founded by my dear client, Andrew Sobel, strategized by Andrew and me and created by our team. Click on our portfolio page collection to view other sites and strategies we have created.

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New Site – www.DiResta.com

Chad Barr

Each site we launch is a time for celebration of the hard work of all involved, rewarding the creativity, the content creation and business and Internet strategy and the business outcome and results. It’s time to announce this outstanding site for Diane DiResta , Founder of DiResta Communications Inc., who helps leaders communicate to impact others.

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Does One Bad Apple Spoil The Whole Bunch?

Chad Barr

As a long time Apple devotee, I felt it was time to upgrade my laptop to the latest and greatest. So there I was yesterday on my way to the local Apple store to pick up my new, shiny retina display MacBook Pro. Excited, I drove back home as fast as I could to get this new baby setup and ready to rock-and-roll. Quickly, I started the setup process but something seemed odd.

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Why You Need to Use Case Studies in Sales and Marketing (and How to Start Now)

Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c

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My Son Made Me Proud

Chad Barr

I realize that this thread “shouts” monetary focus and success. But let me share the following with you: While taking my wife and son out for a drive, to enjoy the beautiful weather and the new Maserati, I stopped at our favorite sushi bar for our pick up order. My wife told me later that while I walked into the restaurant my son said to her: “He deserves this car.

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Creating Great Client Relationships

Chad Barr

In this interview, Chad discusses his ideas on creating great client relationships. The post Creating Great Client Relationships appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.

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Are You Winging It?

Chad Barr

How many top performers do you know that wing it in their profession and career? I am certain that the best ones are serious, focused and disciplined and do not gamble their future and their success. These individuals, whether athletes, artists, musicians, entrepreneurs or innovators, have certain traits in common. They: Study. Prepare. Practice. Review.

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It’s Time to Exploit Your Strengths

Chad Barr

Too often I come across individuals that seem to focus on correcting or improving their weaknesses rather than exploiting their strengths. For example: If you are a talented speaker, why not showcase it on your site? Create a place on your site that becomes the repository of your videos as well as include them throughout your various and applicable pages.

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The Art of Remote Collaboration: How to Successfully Whiteboard with Remote Teams

Just because we're working with a distributed team doesn't mean we have to abandon time-tested tools and methods like whiteboarding. Digital look-alikes often cramp creativity and all but eliminate the humanity of shared interactions. Hardware solutions are also limiting and, of course, expensive and immobile. In an increasingly digital and remote-first world, it’s important for us to select tools and processes that allow us to mitigate if not eliminate the above problems.