David A Fields
JULY 6, 2016
It’s gorgeous outside. What a perfect time to shoot a round of golf. And the bachelorette party for Aunt Matilda needs to be planned. Hey…that YouTube video on growing Norwegian potatoes looks sorta interesting! In fact, anything other than work looks interesting. Sound familiar? Have you ever dawdled through days? (Weeks? Months?) Let’s talk about how to fire up the work engine when you’re ensconced in enuii.
Management Consulted
JULY 3, 2016
BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Get ready for some fresh info as we talk about a firm that specializes in econometrics, statistics, antitrust, and specifically advanced econometric modelling. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. If you are one of those econ fanatics (ahem: nerds) who dig economics, statistics, and antitrust policies, Bates White may be the firm you’ve been searching for your whole life.
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BCG
JULY 7, 2016
Article Thursday, July 07, 2016. Much has been written about how innovation drives growth and shareholder value in publicly traded companies. Apple and Google, which again took the top two spots on BCG’s annual list of the world’s most innovative companies, have also been the stock market leaders over the past ten years. But innovation is just as critical for nonprofits—especially as they face growing pressures to serve more people in need and to deliver measurable results.
Women in Consulting
JULY 8, 2016
By: Marilyn Nagel. Marilyn Nagel is the guest speaker for the WIC General Meeting on July 21, 2016. For more information click here. . I’ve spoken to literally thousands of women about intentional networking and always ask “How many of you have gotten a job, promotion, or large piece of business from a connection in your network?” Most of the people in the room raise their hands and this is consistent with surveys that say 65% to 85% of all jobs happen through connections.
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Melissa Agnes
JULY 4, 2016
What does it take to implement a #crisisready culture? For starters, it takes approaching crisis management and crisis preparedness with the right mindset. Following is a little infographic that depicts what I’m talking about. If you like it or think it may be useful to share with your team, feel free to download it or share it along. Click here to enlarge infographic Click here to download.
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BCG
JULY 5, 2016
Article Tuesday, July 05, 2016. For all the angst over the disruptive impact of financial technology providers, the smart money in corporate banking sees fintechs as strategic allies, not enemies. Over the past decade, the fintech market has become a hotbed of customer-centric banking innovation. Sleek and efficient offerings such as payments, foreign exchange, advanced analytics, and supply chain finance are redefining service, creating lucrative niches, and extending corporate banking activiti
Kates Kesler
JULY 6, 2016
Leaders of every company struggle with decision rights, defined as the allocation of power and. authority across organizational boundaries. It doesn’t matter the starting point. Highly cooperative cultures report no problem having good discussions, but run into trouble being decisive, making a call, and moving on. At the other end of the continuum, companies with highly autonomous cultures that are trying to build more integrated organizational models find their leaders aren’t adept at engaging
Strategy+Business
JULY 5, 2016
The most important influencers of corporate behavior may not have lofty titles or an elevated slot in the organizational chart.
MishTalk
JULY 7, 2016
In Hoisington’s Second Quarter Review (not yet posted online), Lacy Hunt takes on the widespread Keynesian belief that government spending … Continue reading →
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BCG
JULY 7, 2016
Commentary Thursday, July 07, 2016. The Leave campaign’s victory, with a margin of 3.8 percentage points, has likely ushered in a protracted phase of uncertainty for the UK, EU, and global economies. A systemic shock cutting across industries and borders, Brexit poses significant strategic challenges for business leaders as they navigate the fallout.
Harvard Business
JULY 8, 2016
There are many ways to split people into two groups. Young and old. Rich and poor. Us and them. The 98% who can do arithmetic and the 3% who cannot. Those who split people into two groups and those who don’t. Then there’s the people who make good competitive-strategy decisions, and those who don’t. It’s not easy to split people into the good/bad strategy decision-makers.
Consultants' Consultant
JULY 5, 2016
Consultants Consultant: Most people are unaware of their body language. Hey, most people are unaware of many of the things that other people use to judge, categorise and navigate dealing with each other (what you wear, how you speak, what you tell people). If you want to look like a boss, influence people, get a date or just […]. The post Great Body Language appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
Strategy+Business
JULY 6, 2016
Number crunching can be valuable for firms exploiting their existing resources, but can backfire for companies seeking to branch out with new products or services.
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MishTalk
JULY 8, 2016
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Harvard Business
JULY 5, 2016
Every CEO claims to struggle with the challenge of getting the right “talent,” but what does this really mean? Their real concern is: Do I have the people who will understand my agenda and be able to really change how work gets done, at pace? This is the wrong question. Individuals can make a difference in an organization, but a social system — particularly in large organizations — is always stronger.
Melissa Agnes
JULY 6, 2016
IKEA has been in the news lately in association with six toddlers’ deaths. Not something any organization wants to be associated with. The story: Over the past several years – in fact, dating all the way back to 1989 – six toddlers have been reported to have died, and dozens more have been injured, after having an IKEA dresser or chest fall on top of them.
Martinka Consulting
JULY 6, 2016
A few months ago Inc. Magazine had an article titled, “The 1099 Bind.” The lead example was about a (now closed) on-demand housekeeping business in the Bay Area that ran into trouble, i.e. lawsuits, over “are we employees or are we contractors?” You’d think a firm with $40 million of VC money would have a legal opinion on this (it’s a popular issue with headlines in local and national publications over the last five years).
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MishTalk
JULY 7, 2016
In a set of unprecedented actions, workers in China went on wildcat strikes at three Walmart locations in China, one … Continue reading →
Harvard Business
JULY 8, 2016
Why are there so few women in leadership roles? My research collaborators (Laura Guillen of ESMT and Natalia Karelaia of INSEAD), and I believe we have shed some new light on this conundrum. But first, some background. One frequently cited reason has to do with confidence. In a previous study my colleagues and I found that women tend to rate their abilities accurately, while men tend to be overconfident about theirs.
Gina Abudi
JULY 7, 2016
A mini case study – Part 3 Refer to Part 1 and Part 2 of this case study. Breaking Down the Project into Mini Projects. Larger change initiatives – such as the one in this case study – are much more than simply one project. These larger initiatives must be broken down into a number [.]. The post Setting a Strategic Goal of Cross-Functional Collaboration appeared first on Gina Abudi.
Seth Godin Blog
JULY 7, 2016
Where did all the good jobs go? They didn’t head to other countries or even down the street. The good jobs I’m talking about are the ones that our parents were used to. Steady, consistent factory work. The sort of middle class job you could build a life around. Jobs where you do what you’re told, an honest day’s work, and get rewarded for it. Those jobs.
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MishTalk
JULY 2, 2016
A free “Chatbot” service called “DoNotPay” has successfully appealed 160,000 parking tickets in London and New York.
Harvard Business
JULY 7, 2016
One of the greatest barriers to moving outside your comfort zone is the fear that you’re a poser, that you’re not worthy, that you couldn’t possibly be qualified to do whatever you’re aiming to do. It’s a fear that strikes many of us: impostor syndrome. I know I’ve certainly had those thoughts while publishing pieces of writing, whether it’s blogs or books.
Gina Abudi
JULY 6, 2016
A mini case study – Part 2 Refer to Part 1 of this case study before reading Part 2. Pulling Together the Team and Getting Them Started. The core team of 10 employees gathered together to lead the initiative, reporting directly up to the CEO, represented each division within the organization and each geographic location. [.]. The post Setting a Strategic Goal of Cross-Functional Collaboration appeared first on Gina Abudi.
Seth Godin Blog
JULY 3, 2016
Day after day, year after year, it's the interactions we have at home that have the biggest impact on who we become. Public school is an essential part of our culture. But the inputs and foundations that parents create are essential and they are truly difficult to outsource. What would happen if you figured out how to spend two hours a day, every day, without electronics, with your kids?
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