Steve Shu Consulting
JULY 4, 2015
As I was gathering my thoughts for my Inside Nudging project ( www.InsideNudging.com ), a project that I envision tying together the application of behavioral science in business contexts and providing more of an inside look at innovation, strategy and implementation, I wanted to take stock of books that have probably influenced (liberally interpreted) the way I look at behavioral science.
David A Fields
JULY 8, 2015
“Sunny day. Sweepin’ the clouds away.” These opening words to a classic TV theme song are an apt description of how we feel when a client says “Yes” to a project. (Extra points if you name the TV show.) The moment a prospect turns into a client is affirming, a vote of confidence, and a signal that we’ll soon engage in what we enjoy most: applying our experience, expertise and skills to help others succeed.
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Management Consulted
JULY 5, 2015
One of the best things about strategy consulting is that you get to work across a broad spectrum of industries , giving you exposure to a lot of the wonderful variety that exists around us in the business world. However, one of the most unnerving things about strategic consulting is that you’re supposed to be able to increase productivity across this very same landscape without respect to the size, type, and complexity of the client.
The Clever Consultant
JULY 7, 2015
Whether you’re helping a client build a business case or, launching a strategic project, chances are you’ll need to get your hands dirty by calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of their investment. The concept behind NPV is simple: cash in-hand today is more valuable than cash received next year, the year after that and […].
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Tom Spencer
JULY 5, 2015
This post is a collaboration between BROSO™ and Tom Spencer , and was originally posted on Truth Has No Temperature. Why is the Australian venture capital industry almost non-existent and irrelevant on a global scale? Three reasons: A massive misallocation of capital, particularly when it comes to Australia’s $1.7 trillion superannuation bolstered capital pool, the fourth largest capital pool in the world.
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MishTalk
JULY 6, 2015
Every age group but 65 and older voted "No" in the referendum as the following Greek "No" Vote Demographics shows. click on chart for sharper image The following email was to a reader of mine. The email comments on the state of affairs in Greece as well as my proposed Way Forward. "No Dreams and Nothing to Lose" Nothing to Lose writes. I don't give a * for politicians, I just care about my country.
Strategy+Business
JULY 5, 2015
Organizations are ready for their next evolutionary step: a step toward self-management, wholeness, and a new sense of purpose. Companies are developing a new form of organization -- a soulful workplace where talents are nurtured and the deepest aspirations are honored.
Tom Spencer
JULY 6, 2015
(Source: Flickr ). When we imitate someone the goal is to copy what we see; to replicate; to produce more of the same. Think Rocket Internet or cheap Japanese electronics from the 70’s. When we emulate, on the other hand, we take inspiration from a role model, a hero. And with effort we might one day hope to acquire their qualities, and to equal or surpass their level of skill and recognition.
David A Fields
JULY 5, 2015
A consultant asked me the following question: “How can I leverage teaching at a university into more consulting opportunities?” Do any of you teach at a university now (I know some of you do!) or have you in the past? If so, have you been able to create business from your position? Please share your experiences below. I’ll post the answer I gave to the consultant in a couple of days.
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MishTalk
JULY 7, 2015
Two Rules Every bubble eventually bursts The bigger the bubble the bigger the bust Central banks globally have blown the biggest bubble ever in the wake of the 2008 crash. We have only just begun to see the carnage that is coming. That carnage started in China and it's going to spread. Two Questions How fast? Where Next? The two pertinent questions now are "How fast?
Chad Barr
JULY 8, 2015
This week’s reflection point: It’s easy to give your clients advice. What’s more difficult is following it yourself. Admittedly, it can be challenging to “walk the talk” when it comes to doing the very things you tell your clients to do. But if you fail to implement your own strategies, why should your clients trust you?
Tom Spencer
JULY 9, 2015
In an age of rapid digital disruption, how can you retain market power and continue to prosper online? There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about how to compete in the digital landscape, and one of the points of confusion is about the power and value of content. There is a new company called The Grid , which you may have seen advertised on Facebook, which is planning to sell AI websites that design themselves.
David A Fields
JULY 10, 2015
A consultant called me yesterday with this question: A prospect called me out of the blue (hooray!) and what they need is exactly in my sweet spot and would be a decent size project (mid five-figures). They’ve told me they are also looking at other companies and hinted that they’ll want me to come in to meet with them and go through my approach. They’re halfway across the country, so travel expenses would definitely be involved.
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MishTalk
JULY 7, 2015
Nosedive Panic The crash in Chinese equities continues amid regulators' talk of panic and irrational selling. Ironically, China has banned the use of terms like 'equity disaster' and 'rescue the market' in analyst's reports on the stock market. Over Half of Companies Halted The Guardian reports China Stock Markets Continue Nosedive as Regulator Warns of Panic.
Chad Barr
JULY 4, 2015
Two years ago I wrote my Freedom post and I can’t think of a better way to share and express my respect and gratitude. Happy Fourth of July! The post Freedom Redux appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.
Tom Spencer
JULY 8, 2015
(Source: Flickr ). When the Internet was still a toy a decade or so ago, many business leaders and strategists didn’t believe that it would be possible to create a profitable business online. The reasons given to support this belief were many and various. Some argued that business on the Internet would never work because it is impossible to establish trust online.
Gina Abudi
JULY 8, 2015
Read Part 1 and Part 2 of our case study. In this last part of the case study, we’ll share what we did to get the stakeholder committee, and therefore this project, back on track and heading in the right direction. You’ll recall in Part 2 we were going to be meeting with the leadership [.]. The post Leading Change: Are You Really Engaging Employees – Part 3 of 3 appeared first on Gina Abudi.
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MishTalk
JULY 5, 2015
Four polls said the Greek referendum was supposed to be " Knife Edge " close. Instead, Greece Heads for Decisive No Vote. With 85 per cent of votes counted, the No camp had won 61.5 per cent and was leading in every region of the country, a remarkable political exploit by Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras. But it is also likely to plunge Greece deeper into turmoil as it tries to prevent the collapse of a financial system that is rapidly running out of cash.
Strategy+Business
JULY 7, 2015
Leadership author and executive coach Marshall Goldsmith -- who is always skeptical of catchphrases like employee engagement -- talks about the qualities necessary to galvanize individuals' commitment at work.
Tom Spencer
JULY 7, 2015
(Source: Flickr ). When can you consider something that you have to be an asset? This may sound like a funny question, but it is particularly important for the success of organisations and your success as an individual. The answer turns out to be largely a matter of perspective. If you are an accountant, then your goal is to categorise resources into groups: assets, liabilities, and equity.
Martinka Consulting
JULY 8, 2015
Pride in ownership. I’ve noticed that owners of what I call micro-businesses, sales of $250-500,000, and even up to $1 million, take a lot more pride in what they’ve buil than owners whose companies have broken through and are doing $5, 10, 20 million or more. Talk to owners of a micro-business and you will hear immense satisfaction in their voices about what they’ve done.
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MishTalk
JULY 7, 2015
A few days ago I received an email from yet another naysayer telling me that I was wrong about self-driving cars and we would not see them in his lifetime. I don't recall precisely how I answered, but it was along the lines of " Are you planning on dying in five years? " "UberCab" Coming Today I received an email from Richard, a more enlightened reader who writes.
Gina Abudi
JULY 7, 2015
Read Part 1 of our case study for background information. The stakeholder committee consisted of 20 individuals, both management and non-management and representing all departments within the organization. Every one of them responded to the survey questions, and, in fact, did so within three days of the survey being sent. I contributed this response to [.].
Seth Godin Blog
JULY 9, 2015
Greece. Puerto Rico. Student loans. Mortgages. The forces of debt are reshaping the world, creating dislocations and crises on a regular basis. And yet, few of us really understand how debt works. Not the debt of, "can I borrow five dollars?" but the debt of corporations, nations and bureaucratic bodies. What's debt, really? What is money, and which came first?
Martinka Consulting
JULY 6, 2015
On May 4, 2015 a Wall Street Journal article discussed the Japanese company Suntory and its 2014 acquisition of Jim Beam. One of the most interesting comments was: “To help pay back debt amassed in the deal-one of the biggest-ever overseas transactions by a Japanese company-Suntory is trying to double global spirits sales by 2020. Hitting that goal won’t be easy.
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