David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

It turns out that, as a consultant, committing certain errors isn’t just acceptable, it’s practically mandatory if you want to build your consulting business. Before I became a published author, I worked on a book about the top challenges facing CEOs. It never made it to the bookshelves. Neither did my very first book: “My Dads a Dinasore.” The only difference being that the 250-page CEO book took three years to research and draft, whereas the other I wrote when I was three years old with six pi

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BCG

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Article Monday, September 12, 2016. Since publication of “The Digital Imperative” (BCG article, March 2015), we have heard from CEOs around the world who are eager to take the next step toward digital transformation. Most executives tell us they understand why their companies need to transform, and most have a basic understanding of what must be done.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s clear that Wells Fargo has proven to NOT be crisis-ready for multiple reasons. As a result, they’re faced with one of the most difficult crises to manage: a crisis of corporate culture. In this week’s #crisisready video I highlight the bank’s two biggest crisis management fails. Take a look: What do you think of Wells Fargo’s crisis response?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

This past Friday marked the 40th anniversary of the passing of Mao Zedong , the founding father of the People’s Republic of China. Most notable here in China was the absence of discussion or commentary. This is perhaps understandable since it is Chinese government policy to celebrate past leaders’ birthdays rather than the anniversary of their passing.

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This project you’re working on, the new business or offering, what sort of value does it create? Who is it for? What mindset and worldview and situation? Is it paid for by organizations or individuals? Does it solve a new problem or is it another/better solution to an old problem? Will a few users pay a lot, or will a lot of users pay a little? Do the people you seek to serve know that they have the problem you can solve for them?

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The saying “You only have one chance to make a first impression” holds true in many situations, from job interviews to sales calls. How can you make sure that you start off on the right foot in any of these scenarios? What should you actually say? And what’s the best way to follow up? What the Experts Say. First impressions matter so much because they happen fast, and they are stubborn , says Whitney Johnson , the author of Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Inno

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Thanks to massive stimulus that the Fed can never seem to unwind despite promising to do so for years, the … Continue reading →

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Chad Barr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

This past Sunday, September 11, I, along with the nation, recalled the tragedy that our great country suffered 15 years ago. As I watched the recorded footage from that fateful day, listened to the stories shared by family members and the reading of the names, I was reminded of my experience on that morning that seems so long ago and yet is forever ingrained in the forefront of my mind.

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BCG

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Article Thursday, September 15, 2016. On June 9, 2016, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the latest and culminating parts of his sweeping reforms to the Pentagon’s antiquated personnel system. Carter’s efforts to modernize the human resources practices of the US Department of Defense (DoD) will reshape the federal government’s largest agency.

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Strategy+Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

An expert on teaming from Harvard Business School shares three books for leaders who want to encourage collaboration in their organizations.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A few days ago I pinged global trade expert Michael Pettis with my post Germany’s Finance Minister Blames ECB For … Continue reading →

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Consultants' Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Consultants Consultant: Consultants need to be experts. Whether you cringe at making yourself one (and you shouldn’t!), or whether you’re comfortable with that kind of brand, here’s an article that outlines some research-proven ways to set yourself up to learn better and become even more of an expert. There are some surprising ones: Be in it for […].

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Gina Abudi

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The ability to communication and collaborate with co-workers above and beyond the normal need to work together is essential. Regularly communicating and collaborating with our peers enables for stronger working relationships and sharing of knowledge and best practices. This enables for solving problems more effectively and creatively as well as reducing conflicts that may arise [.].

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Strategy+Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Tweets and other posts reveal that employees experience varying levels of stress throughout the workweek, and weekends aren't necessarily a reprieve.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Mexico has built a wall against migrants, on its Southern border, with funding from the Obama Administration.

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Consultants' Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Consultants Consultant: Watch this 7 minute video. It will remind you of how difficult a client can be, the weight of buzzwords and how the consultant is sometimes characterised as the difficult one when the client doesn’t understand the domain in question. The post The difficult client appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Gina Abudi

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In order to hold employees accountable for their work and meeting goals, it is important that managers are clear when assigning tasks or projects. Employees cannot be expected to be held accountable if what they need to accomplish is unclear or confusing. Here are 4 ways to ensure employee accountability for work or projects assigned: [.]. The post 4 Ways to Ensure Employee Accountability for their Work appeared first on Gina Abudi.

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Kates Kesler

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

We work with complex organizations with equally intricate business strategies, but not all complexity results in better returns for shareholders.

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Amidst all the EU worries about “Brexit Contagion” comes ironic, self-imposed contagion news from Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg’s foreign minister.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Marion Barraud for HBR. How much energy do you have at work? Do you feel invigorated and engaged or down and disengaged? Either way, the reason might be your coworkers: They are infecting you with their energy, positive or negative. We “catch” energy through our interactions with people – something called “relational energy”— and it affects our performance at work.

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Strategy+Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates -- all recognize the urgent need to diversify their economies away from dependence on oil and gas. But diversification is complex. They should keep in mind three key principles: upgrading local enterprises to be world-class, leapfrogging to advanced digitization, and building a skilled labor force.

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Consultants' Consultant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Consultants Consultant: You’ve probably tried a lot of productivity tips over your career. These ones are backed by research, and there maybe something new in it for you (or a way to pat yourself on the back for what you’re already doing). The big picture are these points: Start the day happy: How you wake is how […]. The post Get more done with less appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The architect refuses to design the big, ugly building that merely maximizes short term revenue. She understands that raising the average is part of her job. The surgeon refuses to do needless surgery, no matter how much the client insists. He doesn't confuse his oath with his income. The marketer won't help his client produce a spammy campaign filled with tricks and deceptions, because she knows that her career is the sum of her work.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Lunch seems pretty tame until your boss announces, “Build a wall, and deport them all! Who is with me?” or “Only lunatics want assault weapons – we should ban them all tomorrow!” An awkward silence descends as your boss awaits your confirmation. Here’s the problem: you vehemently disagree, but you love your job and your colleagues, including your boss.

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Strategy+Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Understanding your personal strength can help guide your career choices.

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