Sat.Mar 14, 2020 - Fri.Mar 20, 2020

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10 Tough-Times Strategies for Consulting Firms

David A Fields

You’re swimming in a vast sea of stressful news and, given today’s reality, you’re well within your rights to feel anxious, nervous and uncertain about how your consulting firm should proceed. Clients are shutting down their operations; workshops and meetings are being called off; in fact, the entire economy appears to be headed for an … Continued.

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Applying for consulting opportunities

Tom Spencer

Applications can be a stress inducing process when pursuing a consulting career or opportunities from consulting firms as a student. Especially when you are competing against your peers who offer a diverse pool of skills, experiences, and backgrounds for consulting firms to cherry pick from. Selection criteria for candidates may differ from firm to firm and thus you might think it to be near impossible to gain a competitive edge.

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The Mindset to Thrive During Turbulent Times

Consulting Success

I sent this message on March 12th to our private coaching clients. While we typically keep the deepest insights and inner workings of strategy for clients of our programs, given what’s going on in the world right now, I wanted to share this with you as well… Dear CS Family, it’s 6:02am. Still dark outside. The Mindset to Thrive During Turbulent Times is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Coronavirus: Analysis, Conclusions & Takeaways

CaseInterview.com

I started writing this article a few days ago on March 5th, but I didn’t get to finish it until March 16th. It’s still useful to help make sense of the problem. Living in the Seattle metro area in Washington state, much of my attention has been focused on the coronavirus. With the media, stock markets, and social media going crazy over the topic, I spent a lot of time digging into the data to develop my own conclusions.

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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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7 Tool Tips for Your Newly Distributed or Remote Team

Johanna Rothman

Yesterday, you worked in an office with everyone else. Today, you're supposed to work from home—and so is the rest of your team. And not just for the next few days, but for the next few weeks. What tools do you need? My list of the most important tools: A good microphone and headset so you can hear people, even in somewhat noisy environments, like a home with other people.

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Why Trust-Based Selling Is Completely Different With Consultant, Ari Galper: Podcast #130

Consulting Success

No matter which career, business, or industry we are in, we become a salesperson. Whether we sell products, services, or ourselves, it is imperative to be able to grasp the best approach to selling to your ideal clients. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky guests mentor and sales growth advisor, Ari Galper. Ari is experienced. Why Trust-Based Selling Is Completely Different With Consultant, Ari Galper: Podcast #130 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Remote Working, Crisis Management & Business Continuity During COVID-19

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

Although some professionals, like Bill Gates, have stated that we need to be prepared for the next global pandemic , the swift spread of COVID-19 and cascading global impacts were unexpected. After an abundance of COVID-19 related deaths in China, medical systems collapsing in Italy, and expert recommendations to flatten the curve , many businesses have shifted to remote work, are operating in a limited capacity, or have had to close their doors.

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Three Tips for Managing Your Newly-Remote Day

Johanna Rothman

You're “working” from home. The kids are home, and you're supposed to lead their schooling. Your spouse is home. And, you're not supposed to go anywhere. Yeah, COVID-19 reality stinks. You CANNOT work the same way you did before. Expecting people to “ just ” pick up where they left off? Nah. Unreasonable expectations. Here's what you can do: Tip 1: Frame the Days as Experiments.

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10 Phrases that Good Managers Say Regularly

Rick Conlow

Good managers use phrases and words that are different from other bosses. If you have had one lately you probably noticed they have high standards, are upbeat, knowledgeable and straight talkers. You will get the feedback you need to succeed. If you are lucky enough to have one you will want to excel, because you believe in yourself a little more when you are around them.

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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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Honest, Smart, Hardworking

CaseInterview.com

I first heard Warren Buffet speak in person 20 years ago. He had a standard speech he would give on how to be successful in business. I’ll never forget what he said he looked for when hiring an executive to run one of his many businesses. “You want to hire someone that’s honest, smart, and hardworking. You want to look for those traits in that order because if they’re dishonest, you’d strongly prefer that they be dumb and lazy.”.

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Going Radically Virtual

The Fearless Marketer

Wondering how your business can survive and thrive during the Coronavirus pandemic? The solution: Take your business Radically Virtual. Live session this topic tomorrow. In this article, I’ll talk about how, as a self-employed professional, you can stay put in your home office, work with existing clients and attract new ones with easily-available virtual strategies and tools. .

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Keep Calm (and practice self-care)

Kai Davis

Enjoy these recommendations on resources to stay help you stay calm, emotionally balanced, and resilient during these strange, strange times. Expect the business-, marketing-, and freelancing-focused letters to resume on ~Friday. These are the tools and resources I use in my business life (and personal life) to help me keep calm and copacetic when I’m processing any of the hundreds of stressors in a week, like: Preparing for a meeting or call Dealing with a project failing/succeeding Working wit

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BCG Resume Automatically Failed – 13 Reasons Why

Management Consulting Prep

Management Consulting Resume BCG Resume Automatically FAILED – 13 Reasons Why You spent to write a BCG resume. But it only takes to get discarded If you have one of the following These samples also apply to 1. No contact information If they can’t call you, you are out … before they even try to … BCG Resume Automatically Failed – 13 Reasons Why Read More » The post BCG Resume Automatically Failed – 13 Reasons Why appeared first on Management Consulting Prep.

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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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Coronavirus: Leadership during a Crisis

CaseInterview.com

The need for effective leadership is especially acute during a major crisis. Today, I wanted to share a framework for how you can lead others in any crisis you may face. My experience with crisis management comes from two perspectives. First, I have helped my CEO clients navigate multiple industry, capital market, and economic crises over the past 25 years.

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Now That You Have Your Crisis, What Do You Change?

Simon Associates

We often tell our clients that if they need to reignite their business or change their market strategy or create a new business model, they should have a crisis or create one. Well, with the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, the crisis is here, and change is all around us. So what can you do individually and as a business to adapt? First, don’t panic. Don’t be the proverbial deer in headlights.

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How Do You Interact with Your Customers and Prospects in Times of Crisis and Uncertainty?

Alan Weiss

How Do You Interact with Your Customers and Prospects in Time of Crisis and Uncertainty? . I’ve long preached that not all customers are alike, and the customers themselves most certainly are not always right. (They often know what they want but not what they need.) In these parlous times, it’s more critical than ever to understand your customers’ diverse behaviors and preferences.

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Get Your Questions in for a Live Q&A on Remote Work

Johanna Rothman

Vasco Duarte of Scrum Master Toolbox fame has invited Mark Kilby and me to a Q&A about thriving with remote work. See Remote Work Live. Vasco is recording the sessions. My session with Mark is on Monday, March 23, 2020, 10 am Eastern. (Yes, the page has time “translation.”). Please do join us. We'll answer your questions live. The post Get Your Questions in for a Live Q&A on Remote Work appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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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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185: Mitch Levy—Ready To Discover And Share Your Genius?

On the Brink Podcast

Learn how to become a sought-after thought leader! My guest today, Mitchell Levy, has a particular approach to capture those “aha” moments in life that at one time or another we all have. If you'd like to write a book but don't want to spend years doing it, call Mitch! His particular skill lies in extracting the genius from your head in a two-hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months.

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Resources for Leading During Crisis and Uncertainty

Brimstone Consulting

The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming how we work – and live. More than ever, it is important that we come together to help and to support each other. Here are articles you may find helpful when leading and through crisis and uncertain times. Leadership. Are You Leading Through the Crisis … or Managing the Response? Crises are most often over-managed and under-led.

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Facing New Challenges One Day at a Time

Chad Barr

As most of the world is hunkering down in a complete Corona virus quarantine shutdown, many are struggling to figure out how to best spend their days productively. I’ve compiled this list to suggest some activities that will help us come out of this more appreciative people in a world at peace. I welcome and appreciate any ideas and contributions you have to make this list even better: Continue to distance yourself from others for safety.

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Workforce Development Best Practices Your Company Should Deploy

Clarity Consultants

By embracing certain workforce development best practices, you can increase the odds that your organization and employees will thrive. If you don’t know where to begin, here are a few best practices every company should deploy. The post Workforce Development Best Practices Your Company Should Deploy appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.

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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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Webinar: Executing Strategy in a Time of Uncertainty March 18th 2020

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

On March 18th at 9:00 AM PST/ 12 PM EST, we'll be hosting a live webinar along with 40 Strategy CEO, Carl Cox. Because the affects of the virus are being felt around the world, the theme of this webinar will be Executing Strategy in a Time of Uncertainty. What we'll cover: How to manage and execute your plan during unpredictable times. Best practices on goal setting.

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To My Friends: What You Can Do (#staythefuckhome)

Kai Davis

(The following was written by Steve Pavlina, published here with his encouragement). To my influencer and marketer friends: This is not remotely a “business as usual” situation. Please open your eyes to what’s happening. But more importantly, please open your heart to what’s about to happen. This isn’t a time to be working on your launches. This isn’t a time to work on your campaigns.

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Future Marketing Suggestions

Alan Weiss

What have we learned from the health crisis? Here are some ideas for your consideration: Marketing for the Future. Get into the “public square” with your analysis based upon your expertise (supply chain, talent retention, IT, change management, etc.). Err on the side of informing too many people. Send your message in all media: blog, newsletter, video, podcast, teleconference, webinar, livestream—anything not requiring physical presence.

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Marketing Never Sleeps For Professionals

Henry DeVries

What can a busy professional do to incorporate more networking and marketing into their current workday?

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.