David A Fields

MAY 2, 2023

Most of the time, you and your colleagues at your consulting firm are hard-working, nose-to-the-grindstone types. But today… well, today it’s gorgeous outside. Today you’d rather play golf, or watch golf videos on YouTube, or shop for golf gear. Hey… that time-lapse video on growing fescue looks sorta interesting! In fact, anything other than work … Continued The post How to Beat the Procrastination Bug at Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 4, 2023

Get ready for a powerful conversation about creating your success by being yourself and using your story to ignite transformation in your consulting and coaching clients! Today, we’re wrapping up my mini-storytelling series with my guest Joy Spencer. She is a powerful storyteller. Initially, I wanted Joy on the show to share her tips and best practices on how to tell compelling stories.

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Consulting Success

MAY 1, 2023

“When you sell success to someone and deliver success to problems, your past customers never run out of problems.” – Tom Searcy. Today, Michael Zipursky brings a guest who will unravel the Secret to Big Sales. In this episode, Tom Searcy, the Founder of Hunt Big Sales, discusses how consultants can hunt and win big.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

If you are a STEM major looking to go into technical consulting, whether at a large generalist firm or a small boutique one, you will likely need to draw upon your knowledge of digital tools and skills. However, some of the specific technical software you might use in graduate school may not be the same ones used in consulting. After graduating with my Ph.D. and serving as a thermal science engineering consultant for the past year, here is my reflection on some software to master before you ente

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Granite Leadership Strategies

MAY 1, 2023

Government contractors always ask: when does price matter? The simple answer is always to employ strategic pricing. In these days of significant competition for Government contracts, strategic pricing is, even more, of a factor now than ever before. Even when you know that the price is not scored, it will be evaluated, and the price will oftentimes be the deciding factor.

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Consulting Success

MAY 5, 2023

For a solopreneur consultant looking to grow, the dilemma often is what comes first: scale or structure? Do you grow to a certain size first and then develop systems and processes — or is it the reverse? The answer lies somewhere in between. In this article, I’ll share how you can do both by creating.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

Military strategy has long been a source of wisdom for the field of business, inspiring countless comparisons. Despite the fact that we now use nuclear warheads and drones rather than swords and cannons, timeless battlefield principles will likely never become obsolete. This article will consider three examples from military history that can examined to better understand competitive strategy in the business arena. 1.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 3, 2023

Do you want or need to take your leadership skills or team to the next level? Seriously, consider the Succeeding as a Leader Webinar series. This dynamic series includes eight high-impact on-demand or virtual sessions. Plus, the important and timely bonus webinar: The Power of Servant Leadership. As a result, you will gain a roadmap for realizing exceptional management performance in any environment.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MAY 5, 2023

Contents: What is Change Management What Types of Change Occur in Organizations? When should change management be considered? What are the risks if change is not managed effectively? Change Resistance What are the steps needed to prepare for and implement successful change? Processes/Models for Managing Change Kotter’s 8-Step Model Prosci ADKAR Model Developing a Plan for the Change Most organizations, regardless of their size, industry or sector, experience change at some point.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 1, 2023

Star Wars presents an epic struggle between the light and darkside of the force. This special-effects-laden movie saga produced over ten billion dollars of revenue for Disney. However, in the workplace, the made-for-movie behaviors of dark personality traits are not the same. A dark personality sits in between what is considered a normal personality and clinical pathology.

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Makarios Consulting

MAY 2, 2023

If you had to sum up in just one word Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, what would that word be? My vote is for “inspiring.” This speech is considered one of the major turning points of the Civil Rights Movement. It was inspiring in the true sense of the word in that it breathed life into the people who heard it by giving them a vision they could all share.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 4, 2023

Most people have a natural desire to be right and in the know. However, looking like you’re right and actually being right are two different things. A lot of people ask me questions about how to be perceived as authoritative, as a leader, and as an expert. I get far fewer questions about how to actually be an expert, be a leader, and be naturally authoritative.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MAY 2, 2023

Are you preparing for an upcoming strategy meeting? Discover the benefits of strategic planning facilitation in our comprehensive guide. Whether you're organizing a virtual or in-person meeting and whether you prefer a DIY approach or professional assistance, we've got you covered. If you're seeking a facilitator with a proven process, we invite you to explore our services.

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Harvard Business

MAY 1, 2023

A recent analysis of more than 500 employees across 12 organizations found that actual strategic alignment was two to three times lower than perceived alignment.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 3, 2023

Today, seizing opportunities to develop a workforce for the current challenges and those it’ll face in the future is increasingly critical. Labor shortages and skill gaps are pervasive. As a result, companies can’t solely rely on outside hires to shore up weak points on teams. Instead, they need to embrace concepts like upskilling by using training to boost the capabilities of their existing employees.

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CaseInterview.com

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In life, most major problems often start as minor issues that grow and are left unmanaged. Major financial problems usually begin as minor financial troubles that expand. Major medical problems often start as minor medical concerns that were ignored. Major automobile problems often begin as minor car issues that were not properly looked after. Major marital problems often start as minor relationship conflicts that didn’t get resolved.

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Business Consulting Agency

MAY 5, 2023

In today’s digital era, a company’s website serves as a crucial touchpoint for engaging with customers, driving conversions, and establishing a strong online presence. To maximize the potential of their websites, companies can turn to consulting services for expert guidance and support. There are numerous ways in which consultants help clients improve their website results.

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This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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Harvard Business

MAY 2, 2023

A survey of 600 directors suggests that growing awareness of cyber risk isn’t enough to drive better preparedness.

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

If we needed to choose one word that best describes R&D projects, it would be “uncertainty” – they have so many changing elements and their outcomes are often hard to predict. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that these projects cannot be successfully managed. Read the article to find out how to cope with the uncertainty in R&D projects and increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes.

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Chad Barr

MAY 3, 2023

As a devoted advocate of ChatGPT, I leverage its capabilities daily to significantly enhance my skills, productivity and impact. I consider it a game-changer in both personal and professional spheres. Recently, I hosted a live virtual event titled “Unlock the Power of ChatGPT: Transform Your Life and Business,” which garnered an enthusiastic response from attendees.

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Kraft Kennedy

MAY 3, 2023

Message Recall serves as Microsoft’s answer to a panic familiar to nearly all email users. When the slip of a finger causes an unintentional email send, creating a bit of confusion or feeling slightly embarrassed are the least painful outcomes. The nightmare scenario of privileged information being misdirected is headline-worthy and the legal ramifications can be financially significant and career-ruining.

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Comatch

MAY 3, 2023

Chances are, you’re hearing a lot of hype around AI. However, there’s a fine line between hype and distraction. To keep up in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s critical that consultants understand how AI can enhance and facilitate their work. In fact, we predict that professionals who learn and leverage AI and ChatGPT will eventually put pressure on those who don’t.

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The Management Centre

MAY 2, 2023

In this blog =mc Director Yvette Gyles looks at 7 key questions to help you work out how best to manage behaviour at work. As a manager, one of the most difficult things to deal with is managing ‘challenging’ behaviour, whether it’s because you don’t have a good personal connection with that person, or they’re not doing what you need them to do.

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Action Plan

MAY 1, 2023

I have worked with clients for almost 39 years, and I have always done my best to help them. Sometimes, I have felt like my efforts were not enough, but I have come to realize that I was often wrong about that. It was more about how I approached different kinds of clients. I’ve worked with clients who seemed committed to staying stuck and who always created barriers to their success.

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Kraft Kennedy

MAY 2, 2023

New and Improved LAPS Microsoft recently announced the new and improved Windows LAPS. You may be familiar with the existing security product known as Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). In order to manage the password of a specified local administrator account by regularly rotating the password and backing it up to Active Directory (AD), LAPS has proven itself to be an essential and robust building block for on-premises AD enterprise security.

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