Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
'We’ve been busy. Not only have we spent the last several weeks gallivanting all across the East Coast speaking at schools like Harvard, Penn, Columbia, McGill, and Cornell, but we’ve also been busy creating a YouTube series. At the start of the new year, we promised our subscribers a YouTube video every week on a topic relating to consulting, and we’ve delivered.
The Clever Consultant
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
'I get asked a lot whether somebody can (or should) call themselves a consultant. It would be easy to brush off labels, but sometimes they do matter. In business circles, consultants are thought of as seasoned professionals at the top of their field, and contractors often as temp help. That may not be fair, but […].
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Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
'There are 6 reasons why executives hire consultants. In America, and other Western countries, senior executives often hire management consultants for strategic advice. Given that consulting advice can sometimes sound like a statement of the obvious, albeit very well power-pointed, and tends to come with a shockingly high price tag, you would be forgiven for asking “why!?
Women in Consulting
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'By: Amy Smith While most people celebrate MLK Day by volunteering in their communities or just enjoying a day off, I honored Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy year by climbing Mount Diablo. One of the things I love most about the Bay Area is exploring the seemingly endless number of parks and hiking trails, but the combination of a nauseating drive up the mountain, trekking uphill, and having to face my fear of heights left me feeling unenthused about this particular adventure.
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Melissa Agnes
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
'It has been announced that Paula Deen is prepping her comeback. Less than a year after her disastrous issue-made-crisis on account of her serious lack of proper crisis management , Deen has created a new company, Paula Deen Ventures, which is reported to be backed by Phoenix-based investor, Jahm Najafi. With Steven Nanula appointed CEO of Paula Deen Ventures and multi millions (reported to be between $75 and $100 million) in backing from Najafi Media, this new team has high hopes for making thi
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Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
'When CEOs join new companies, they tend to disinvest in old projects left over from the previous regime that are failing or losing money. But the more entrenched they become in their companies, the more they invest in pet projects of their own which may also be ill-advised.
Chad Barr
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
On my way today to Tampa Florida to present at the NSA winter conference tomorrow. Topic I will be discussing: Million Dollar Web Presence. This is going to be absolutely great! The post Presenting at NSA Winter Conference appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
'Management requires smooth process, leadership requires clear vision. Management is about running systems, processes, and people. Leadership is about taking action, and inspiring others to do so. Having a vision, and the ability to influence and motivate others to sail towards it. Your team needs both. If you have no managers, then key details, tasks and deadlines are likely to be missed.
Women in Consulting
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
'By: Renee Daggett In September 2013, the IRS released new rules regarding expensing repairs/supplies and depreciating assets. They are providing clarity on how you can or cannot write off purchases of equipment, tools, supplies, etc. For years, we have used the Generally Accepted Accounting Principle of expensing items that small businesses purchase of up to $500 or even $1000 when appropriate. .
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Melissa Agnes
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
'From Domino’s Pizza to Taco Bell to KFC – and the list goes on and on – it seems that the fast food industry is always finding themselves in hot water. Unfortunately, each episode tends to be about something disgusting that has been done with the food. Today we have a new one to add to the list: Pizza Hut. This one may even take the prize for most disgusting, stomach-curling and make you swear off fast food joints for good.
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
'Ad revenue in the online world is based on clicks and impressions. For example, I have a relationship with Google that generally pays on clicks. I also have a relationship with Investing Channel that pays on impressions (views). I do not pay anyone to direct traffic to my blog and I do not ask people to click on ads they are not interested in. Nor do I want them too.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
'Roger Martin, author of Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works , introduces a lesson on the proper foundation for core competencies from Compete Smarter, Not Harder: A Process for Developing the Right Priorities through Strategic Thinking , by William Putsis.
Chad Barr
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
I am excited to share the recent launch of the new web presence for Merge Gupta-Sunderji , Leadership Expert and Founder of Turning Managers Into Leaders. She gives people specific and practical tools to help them achieve leadership and communication success. Check out this great site, showcasing Merge’s expertise, track record of success and wisdom: © Chad Barr 2014.
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Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'For those of you planning to be in the UK in March, we would like to share with you details of an exciting event being hosted at Oxford’s Said Business School. Oxford Inspires is an entrepreneurial conference taking place on the 8th and 9th of March this year. The event is hosted by Oxford Entrepreneurs , the largest student-run entrepreneurship body in the world, and brings together leading entrepreneurs to educate and inspire budding entrepreneurs based in Oxford, London, and beyond.
Women in Consulting
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'By: Pello Walker Targeting your direct marketing materials at non-English speaking prospects and customers in their native languages is an increasingly critical aspect of business success. As easy as it might seem, however, translating and producing a product brochure into a foreign language can be tricky business. Just ask Pepsi, which in the mid-Sixties launched an ad campaign in China using the slogan “Come alive with the Pepsi Generation.
Melissa Agnes
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. When bad things happen, some of us rise and some fall. These are the times when you want to tap into the mindset of an Olympic gold medal winner. Why? It’s all about high stakes performance and that’s where similarities between the world of the top athlete and the crisis communicator run parallel.
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 1, 2014
'Via translation from Libre Mercado, the city council of Barcelona, Spain proposes €100,000 Fine on Owners of Empty Homes. The City Council will fine owners of empty homes up to 100,000 euros. The proposal by the City Council commits the government to detect unused homes, starting with the banks. The statement also reflects the Council''s commitment to initiate disciplinary proceedings which could end up with three fines "of up to 100,000 euros" if homes remain empty.
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.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
'To produce a climate of innovation that trickles down from the top, start by following this effective formula for leadership role modeling.
Chad Barr
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Find opportunities to work on your business rather than in your business. Change your mindset from a business operator to a business owner. Delegate all that’s possible with clear outcomes and consequences. Constantly create new products and services for your clients. Bring in other rainmakers. Stop using others’ intellectual property (IP) and keep developing your own unique IP.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
'Veritasium concludes that advertising your page on Facebook is a waste of money. VERITASIUM is a popular educational science channel on YouTube, created by Derek Muller , which tries to uncover misconceptions about science. While not technically “science”, Veritasium has released an interesting and insightful video about the worth of Facebook marketing.
Women in Consulting
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
'By: Deborah Siegle This post following Bobbie LaPorte’s talk on how to achieve a high quality work and personal life , is about her fourth Key to Success: Building your success team. For some building your success team seems easy. For others, it’s unclear where to start. Here are Bobbie’s suggestions on how to build your success team : Ask the rock stars in your field.
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Melissa Agnes
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
'Apple is in the process of fixing what The Globe and Mail has called a “gaping hole” within their security software, “which gave spies and hackers the ability to grab e-mail, financial information and other sensitive data.” What a nightmare. We know (or at least we should know) that we’re always at risk of security breaches and hack-attacks when it comes to the online world.
MishTalk
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Is Portugal about ready to implode? That''s what one hedge fund manager believes. For now, interest rate action suggests otherwise. We will explore the case for implosion but first consider this chart of 10-year sovereign bonds. Portugal 10-Year Sovereign Debt Yield One certainly could have made a fortune plowing into 10-year Portuguese bonds. Does that mean Portugal is out of the woods?
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
'Leaders must learn to tell the difference between strong emotions that can lead to constructive change, and those that can tear an organization apart.
Chad Barr
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
I am excited to share the launch and web presence of Jared Nichols , Principal of The Jared Nichols Group. As a futurist, he helps leaders and organizations gain competitive advantage, seize new market opportunities, drive in new revenues, and increase profits. Jared is one of the few people in the world to hold a Masters Degree in Strategic Foresight and is sought out by leaders to help them identify and create their long-term successful future.
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