David A Fields
MAY 9, 2017
There is always competition for the consulting engagement you’re hoping to land, even if that competition is only internal staff. Our profession is becoming increasingly crowded, though, and competition from other firms is on the rise. Do you know how to defend against other consultants gunning for your business?
Management Consulted
MAY 7, 2017
Here at MC, we’ve been absolutely thrilled to launch our new series and bring you some juicy insights into the Top 10 Consulting firms in every major consulting city and region around the world. This week, we continue with sunny – and windy – San Francisco. Before we begin, for those of you who do not know the layout of the Bay Area well; here is a little geography lesson – The San Francisco, California Bay area is also commonly referred to as the Bay Area region on the w
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Tom Spencer
MAY 6, 2017
Why the traditional to-do list is possibly doing you more harm than good. We are all familiar with the concept of a to-do list. We are taught from a very early age that the best way to get things done is to make a list and tick tasks off as we complete them. The idea of a to-do list is comforting, it’s tangible and having one makes us feel like we know where we are in life.
Strategy+Business
MAY 9, 2017
Artificial intelligence is creating new approaches to business models, operations, and the deployment of people that look likely to fundamentally affect a wide range of sectors. After all, if AI can transform an earthbound industry like agriculture through better understanding of soil and climate factors, what can't it touch? And how long will it be before your company is affected?
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Chad Barr
MAY 10, 2017
During a lunch meeting I just had with my client, he shared with me his great frustration with several prospective clients not returning his calls or emails. What may have seemed to be a “hot” prospect at the time, has gone beyond cold and probably into frozen territory. So what may have caused a prospective client to go silent? I believe there are seven key reasons to consider: They are no longer interested in your offerings or have decided on other and more important priorities.
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Henry DeVries
MAY 9, 2017
The use of the full arsenal of social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube and others is not a nice-to-have but a must-have in today’s business-to-business environment.
MishTalk
MAY 12, 2017
On occasion, I get emails from a commercial banker friend who lives in California. Today he provides anecdotes from a business banker’s perspective.chair. (more…).
Consultants' Consultant
MAY 9, 2017
Consultants Consultant: Being between assignments is a frequent challenge for consultants and contract workers. Perhaps you’re between assignments, or just between jobs. The same principles apply. A few years ago a client asked me how to keep herself cheerful between assignments, so I wrote this book. Austin Kleon, whose book Show your Work inspires me daily (in both my […].
Actionable
MAY 8, 2017
Your approach to measuring agility must also be agile—focused on the metrics that matter, and taking into account the ways the organization is changing. The post Metrics that Matter: Influencing Organizational Agility appeared first on Actionable.co.
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Harvard Business
MAY 11, 2017
“I am sick to death of the ridiculous situations I have to deal with at work. The pettiness, the politics, the stupidity — it’s out of control. This kind of thing stresses me out to the max.” Stress a happiness killer. And life is just too short to be unhappy at work. But we hear this kind of thing all the time from leaders in industries as varied as financial services, education, pharmaceuticals, and health care.
Strategy+Business
MAY 7, 2017
Entertainment and media (E&M) offerings today simply cannot thrive without the economic, social, and emotional power of their fans. Premium content is expensive, and getting more so. Distribution is a brutal battle for shelf space. The steady march of digital technology has ushered in a direct-to-consumer environment. There is simply too much competition for users to allow E&M businesses to survive on experiences that disproportionately cater to casual "eyeballs" or infrequent users.
MishTalk
MAY 9, 2017
Now that the cheering over the French election has died down, reality will strike France and Germany like a cold bucket of water thrown in one’s face on a Winter’s day. Germany was guaranteed to not like the result no matter who won. The final choice was between an anti-EU Marine Le Pen and a budget-comingling Emanuel Macron who needs EU treaty changes to get what he wants.
Clarity Consultants
MAY 9, 2017
In order for businesses to stay competitive, change is inevitable. It is often received with hesitation and even resistance, but when handled correctly change is a great opportunity. It is an opportunity to start clean, to fix broken systems, to build more effective teams, and above all to be the best you can be. As we all know, knowledge is power, and preparing for the challenges of change management will help you be better able to overcome those challenges.
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Harvard Business
MAY 8, 2017
Even today, research shows that men still prefer female partners who are less professionally ambitious than they are. Because of this, many single women face a trade-off: Actions that lead to professional success might be viewed less favorably in the heterosexual marriage market. This trade-off can be pervasive and is not limited to big decisions like volunteering for a leadership role or asking for a promotion.
Strategy+Business
MAY 7, 2017
Corporate inclusion programs often trigger an "us versus them" mind-set. But establishing shared goals can help get teams on track.
MishTalk
MAY 6, 2017
EC vs EC. Donald Tusk, president of the European Council went after Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission for Juncker’s leak of his dinner meeting with UK prime minister Theresa May. Following ill-fated dinner meeting, Juncker phoned Angela Merkel “ Theresa May Lives in a Different Galaxy ”. Someone, presumably Juncker’s chief of staff, Martin Selmayr, leaked the results of the dinner meeting and Juncker’s phone call to the German press.
Seth Godin Blog
MAY 11, 2017
This is not the same as reality. But without belief in the possibility, your reality is going to be severely curtailed. We must avoid the temptation to begin with an analysis of what's easy, or what's probable, or even likely. We can only do our work justice by examining what's possible, and then deciding if we care enough to pursue it.
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Harvard Business
MAY 8, 2017
Companies that claim to be “transforming” seem to be everywhere. But when you look more deeply into whether those organizations are truly redefining what they are and what they do, stories of successful change efforts are exceptionally rare. In a study of S&P 500 and Global 500 firms, our team found that those leading the most successful transformations, creating new offerings and business models to push into new growth markets, share common characteristics and strategies.
Strategy+Business
MAY 9, 2017
Women coming back after a break can be an enthusiastic, driven addition to your team. Don't let stereotypes blind you to the opportunity.
MishTalk
MAY 11, 2017
Hartford, Connecticut, is on the verge of bankruptcy. It has a budget hole of $14 million this year, and a projected $65 million hole next year. The city wants $40 million from the state and concessions from unions. The state would be foolish to give Hartford a dime, and unions seldom if ever concede anything. Hartford is toast. (more…).
Seth Godin Blog
MAY 8, 2017
The boom emoji gets a lot of play. It happened. It worked. We won. Boom. The tree emoji, on the other hand, celebrates the patient and generous acts of planting seeds, watering them, caring for them, and then, in a generation, you have a tree. It doesn't even have a noise. Simple growth. With patience. (I prefer the deciduous tree instead of the evergreen, because the leaves coming in and falling off are part of the deal). Put me down for the tree emoji.
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Harvard Business
MAY 10, 2017
Imagine that on a Friday afternoon, before leaving work to start your weekend, you are asked to solve two problems that require creative thinking. Do you: Spend the first half of your time attempting the first problem and the second half of your time attempting the second. Alternate between the two problems at a regular, predetermined interval (e.g., switching every five minutes).
Clarity Consultants
MAY 9, 2017
In order for businesses to stay competitive, change is inevitable. It is often received with hesitation and even resistance, but when handled correctly change is a great opportunity. It is an opportunity to start clean, to fix broken systems, to build more effective teams, and above all to be the best you can be. As we all know, knowledge is power, and preparing for the challenges of change management will help you be better able to overcome those challenges.
MishTalk
MAY 8, 2017
The Fed and most economists are convinced robust growth in consumer spending is just around the corner. Economists base that belief on soaring consumer confidence numbers and on wage earnings growth. The curious thing is the Fed does not believe its own survey of spending growth projections. (more…).
BCG
MAY 9, 2017
Article Tuesday, May 09, 2017 As additive manufacturing takes off, companies along the value chain must determine whether, and how, to capitalize on the fast-developing AM market.
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