David A Fields

JULY 16, 2024

Imagine if there were a simple trick you could apply to all of your consulting firm’s marketing efforts to make them far more productive. Such a marketing enhancement does exist. Implementing this tweak will lead to more inquiries from prospective clients. Better yet, even though the marketing tactic in question is eschewed by most other … Continued The post This Marketing “Hack” Will Power Your Consulting Firm’s Growth appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

JULY 19, 2024

Let’s talk about whale clients. You know the ones I’m referring to — those game-changing accounts that can skyrocket your consulting business to new heights. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill clients; we’re talking about industry titans with employee rosters longer than your arm and revenues that make other businesses blush. But what really sets these whales.

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Alan Weiss

JULY 15, 2024

If you don’t have people you can comfortably and unashamedly call for referrals, you haven’t created high value, reciprocal relationships. I send people to my dentist, who’s terrific. Why wouldn’t he send people to me? Why would I be hesitant (or afraid) to ask?

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Clarity Consultants

JULY 17, 2024

The rapid pace of technological advancement is unprecedentedly reshaping the job market. As industries evolve, new roles require fresh skills, while traditional jobs are becoming obsolete. In this dynamic environment, corporate training programs must adapt to prepare employees for a future that is difficult to predict. Here are some strategies for equipping the workforce with the skills needed for jobs that don’t yet exist, ensuring individual and organizational success in the face of chan

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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LSA Global

JULY 18, 2024

Decision-Making Traps for Teams to Avoid Decision-making traps can be viewed as unexplored biases. While decision-making biases cannot be eliminated, effective leaders and high performing teams can anticipate and mitigate preconceptions if they know what to look and listen for. And the higher the stakes or your vested interest in the decision, the more likely these decision-making traps for teams to avoid will emerge.

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Chad Barr

JULY 17, 2024

As the lights dimmed and the first notes of “Beat It” echoed through the theater, I knew I was about to experience something extraordinary. “MJ – The Musical,” portraying the life and music of Michael Jackson, was more than a musical; it was a journey through the legacy of the King of Pop. My wife and I just returned from watching the MJ show.

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MishTalk

JULY 19, 2024

Mortgage delinquencies are not at a seriously problematic level, but they are rising for ominous reasons.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 19, 2024

Negotiating a job offer can be a daunting task, but it is a crucial skill to master in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or looking to advance your career, negotiating effectively can make a significant difference to your salary, benefits, and overall job satisfaction. In this article, we’ll walk you through six (6) steps that you can follow to successfully negotiate a job offer and secure the best possible terms. 1.

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Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2024

Building a strong, flexible “digital core” that integrates cloud, data, and AI technologies to serve as an interconnected foundation for your company is the key to future growth. It is your means of supporting the current business drive toward efficiency and effectiveness, while remaining flexible enough to respond to the new needs of the organization and quickly adopt and scale the latest technology innovations.

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LSA Global

JULY 16, 2024

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a Customized Management Training for a Services Organization focused on educating, innovating, and inspiring their key stakeholders to perform at their peak.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JULY 16, 2024

Witnessing the Effect of Art and Belongingness on Growth For the first two weeks of July, our youngest child had the incredible opportunity to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago on a scholarship. The program focused on visual storytelling through alternative comics and graphic novels. The caliber of work that these high […] The post The Transforming Power of Community in Art Production appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Progressus

JULY 17, 2024

When companies are looking for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, they often consider their specific needs, industry, and growth trajectory. An ERP solution should fit with an organizations long-term goals. But what makes one ERP solution stand out over others? This blog aims to explore the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and… The post Don’t Settle for Generic: Why Dynamics 365 Business Central is Different appeared first on Velosio.

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Harvard Business

JULY 16, 2024

While generative AI tools have been heralded as the future of education, more than 40 years of academic research suggests that it could also harm learning in realms from online tutoring to employee training for three reasons. First, the best student-teacher relationships are empathetic ones but it is biologically impossible for humans and AI to develop mutual empathy.

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LSA Global

JULY 15, 2024

How to Deliver Better Sales Training We know from sales assessment data that far too many sales teams lack the proper business sales training , sales coaching, and sales support to consistently meet or exceed their sales targets. Research from RepVue agrees; they found that less than 50% of sales reps. achieved quota last year. Most organizations need higher sales rep. performance to survive and thrive.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JULY 17, 2024

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Progressus

JULY 17, 2024

Velosio has been recognized as “one of the brightest lights in reselling” by Accounting Today, securing the #7 spot on the esteemed VAR 100 list. This marks a notable rise from the #9 position in 2023 and continues the company’s impressive streak of being in the top 10 for the past seven consecutive years. The… The post Velosio Named #7 on Accounting Today’s VAR 100 List appeared first on Velosio.

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Harvard Business

JULY 19, 2024

Instead of treating a leadership role as an unending sprint, CEOs should approach their tenure as a series of three phases. Act one requires a leader to establish legitimacy, build a top team, and begin to communicate and implement a change agenda. Act two requires revisiting many of the choices made during the earlier phase, correcting mistakes, and reenergizing the organization.

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Office Skills

JULY 15, 2024

Exploring Modern Office Careers: Insights for New Entrants The world of office work and the modern office is changing. The rapid development of technology like AI and remote collaboration software […] The post Modern Office Careers appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Consultants' Consultant

JULY 14, 2024

Consultants Consultant: Thanks for participating in my presentation for the Institute of Management Consultants in July. The post Pivot to Prosper Webinar appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Progressus

JULY 16, 2024

Background City Facility Management is a global organization providing facility management services to clients as a one-stop-shop for proactive and reactive facilities-based initiatives. City manages everything from HVAC systems, freezers, lawn care, and much more for its clients Wal-Mart being one of the largest. Velosio engaged with City when its incumbent Microsoft partner demonstrated… The post City Facility Management Automates Processes to Better Serve Clients and Save Millions appe

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Harvard Business

JULY 16, 2024

Many executives say they don’t have time for mindfulness practices, such as daily meditation. An alternative is micro-presence: weaving moments of mindfulness into the workday to heighten self-awareness, recalibrate, and reset. Use time-, transition-, or technology-based triggers to prompt behaviors like taking three deep breaths, pausing to express gratitude, doing a body scan, or eating more mindfully.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Seth Godin Blog

JULY 16, 2024

Bullies use intimidation and power to force others to act against their best interests. Bullies blame the victim, assuring everyone that they wouldn’t have to use force if people would simply go along with what they want. Effective bullies organize a small mob to enforce their wishes. Living and working with bullies is no fun. And it’s not productive or resilient.

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Leadership Vision Consulting

JULY 14, 2024

Ever wondered how leaders can balance authenticity with achieving others’ goals? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Steinberg, president of Innovative Thought and former Olympic rugby coach, to uncover the secrets to overcoming leadership shock. Discover why adaptability and risk-taking are crucial when transitioning into broader roles, and learn from Pete’s own experiences moving from the rugby field to the boardroom.

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Progressus

JULY 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of innovation, especially when it comes to sales and customer service. Companies are increasingly turning to AI to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive sales growth. One of the most significant impacts of AI in sales and customer service is the ability to offer personalized experiences at… The post Revolutionizing Sales Strategies with Generative AI appeared first on Velosio.

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Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2024

Botshit — made-up, inaccurate, and untruthful chatbot content that humans uncritically use for tasks — can pose major risks to your business in the form of reputational damage, incorrect decisions, legal liability, economic losses, and even human safety. Yet, it’s unlikely that chatbots are going away. How can you manage these risks while taking advantage of the benefits of promising new tools?

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Seth Godin Blog

JULY 18, 2024

One of the valid complaints about some AI systems is that they make stuff up, with confidence, and without sourcing, and then argue when challenged. Unsurprisingly, this sounds a lot like people. We often end up with what we are willing to tolerate. Show your work and ask for receipts.

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Girard Training Solutions

JULY 16, 2024

On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Dr. Rosina Racioppi, President and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. WOMEN Unlimited helps Fortune 1000 companies cultivate the talent they need for ongoing growth and profitability. Dr. Racioppi previously held executive management positions in human resources and has over 25 years of experience in this sector.

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Harvard Business

JULY 15, 2024

The training process for a single AI model, such as an LLM, can consume thousands of megawatt hours of electricity and emit hundreds of tons of carbon. AI model training can also lead to the evaporation of an astonishing amount of freshwater into the atmosphere for data center heat rejection, potentially exacerbating stress on our already limited freshwater resources.

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