Sat.Aug 25, 2012 - Fri.Aug 31, 2012

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Rescue from the trash…avoiding key resume errors that get your consulting application tossed aside

Management Consulted

'Paper airplanes are fun, but you don’t want your resume to become the vehicle for a recruiter’s mid-afternoon horseplay because you’ve bored them to death. That’s why we’re giving you some guidelines on key resume errors to avoid and things you can do to make it past the first round of reviews. This post comes at an especially relevant time for you rising seniors and 2nd year MBAs (we did that on purpose).

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Need a laugh? Recall now-funny mistakes you recovered well from.

Women in Consulting

'Peer-to-peer Fundraising Email Marketing Website Management Website Design Payment Processing Sphere Know How Blog Sphere Knowledgebase Sphere Forum Case Central Sphere Connect Sphere Connect Partners Blackbaud Connect Partner Network Overview Partner Login. Get the Flash Player to see this player. -->. Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our ind

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See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me

Chad Barr

I could hear the excitement in her voice when Debbie, one of my clients, called yesterday and said: “You are not going to believe this Chad! Your provocative questions and your coaching helped me deliver a fantastic speech that immediately led buyers to contact me, not to mention the remarkable new content available now on my site. Thank You!”. “This is exactly the kind of call I love to receive.

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Matrix Structures and Virtual Collaboration (Kates and Erickson, Handbook of High Performance Virtual Teams, 2008)

Kates Kesler

'Virtual Collaboration in a Matrix Organization. Amy Kates and Paul J. Erickson. Chapter in The Handbook of High Performance Virtual Teams, 2008. The matrix structure is an increasingly common feature on the business landscape. As firms grow more complex and more geographically dispersed, leaders are confronted with the question of how to effectively integrate and align staff that work in remote locations and need to be deployed on several projects simultaneously.

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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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Unhappiness Lessons from Judy - Henman Performance

Henman Performance Executive

'Home. About Linda. Client List. Newsletter. Executive blog Contact Us. Unhappiness Lessons from Judy. by Linda Henman on August 31, 2012. In my decades of coaching and consulting, I’ve met several people like Judy—people who simply aren’t happy unless they’re unhappy. Judy, an admired professional who consistently produces high-caliber results, could turn the Good Humor Man into Oscar the Grouch in the span of one meeting.

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Designing Strategic Organizations: The New Work of Executives and HR (Kesler and Kates, People & Strategy, 2010)

Kates Kesler

'Greg Kesler and Amy Kates. People & Strategy, 2010. We long have been fascinated by the overlap between leadership and organization development. One of the most difficult challenges for new general managers, who have been promoted after leading functional teams in marketing, sales or operations, is to make their leadership impact scalable across and multi-dimensional organization.

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Using a Re-Organization to Test and Grow High-Potential Leaders (Kesler and Kates, Leadership Development, 2009)

Kates Kesler

'By Greg Kesler and Amy Kates. in 2009 Pfeiffer Annual: Leadership Development. Edited by David Dotlich. Leadership development is predominantly a matter of giving the right people the right experiences at the right time. Doing this well is difficult, which is why companies that have effective leadership development practices benefit from a competitive advantage.

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(Re)Designing the HR Organization (Kates, Human Resource Planning, 2006)

Kates Kesler

'Amy Kates. Human Resource Planning, 2006. Many HR functions have gone through the process of transformation over the past decade. This redefinition of the work of HR is intended to allow a more strategic focus on talent management and organizational capability while systematizing and controlling the cost of transactional work. Little formal consideration has been given, however, to how these new complex HR organizations should be configured to best achieve these goals.

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Success is Hard Work

Chad Barr

Although there may be some rare exceptions, I’ve yet to meet anyone who has achieved success without working hard to earn it. Unfortunately, I often meet individuals with the desire to become successful yet when I inquire about their routine activities, it is obvious what they do wrong. They: Surf the net way too long. Get involved in too many activities on the various social media platforms.

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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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Ready to Sharpen Your Mind?

Chad Barr

In my blog post from several days ago How Sharp Are You? I asked you to think about your ability to quickly respond to key questions in your area of expertise. I am enamored by how many I talk with are unable to answer such questions. So now comes my pragmatic advice which I have personally implemented in my business and with many of my clients. Whenever I have the opportunity (quiet time, driving, flying, during my walks), I often think about questions my clients have asked me or ones I have r

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10 Reasons Why Develop Your Content

Chad Barr

Thinking of strengthening your own thought leadership? This podcast then is a must. Listen to Chad discuss his ideas by clicking the play arrow button below: © Chad Barr 2012. All rights reserved. The post 10 Reasons Why Develop Your Content appeared first on The Chad Barr Group. Thinking of strengthening your own thought leadership? This podcast then is a must.

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Worried About Cash Flow? Change Your Mindset

Chad Barr

Unfortunately, and too often, I hear clients and colleagues worry about their cash flow and where the next piece of business and project may come from. The solution to this situation requires a serious mindset shift. So instead of getting into the worrying habits, I’d suggest you immediately change your thinking and start focusing on how to provide immense value to your clients and prospective clients and who to contact next.

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Getting Out of The Rut

Chad Barr

Here are a couple of questions I’ve received today: Q: How to get out of the rut? My Answer: I am not a psychologist but play one at home. I suggest you figure out ways to substitute the negative behavior with a positive one and do so consistently. So when you recognize the pattern, force yourself to engage in another positive behavior and then reward yourself!

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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.