Management Consulted

AUGUST 10, 2014

'During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” Even though you’re mentally prepared for the question to be asked, suddenly your heart starts racing, your mind goes blank, and you just plain forget how to talk like a normal human. In thousands of hours of interview preparation every year, we find similar themes with EVERY client: you love breaking your brain for the case interview, and assume that for the the fit interviews – being more predictabl

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David A Fields

AUGUST 13, 2014

'A question I was asked: When should I use some sort of visual with a prospect? What would your suggestion be to this consultant? What has worked for you? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below. Agreements Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals adding value agreements benefits Consultative selling positioning.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 10, 2014

'Subtitle: Get over yourself.Great business ideas are usually created byothers. Are you readyto receivethem? (Source: Flickr ). IFyou counsela young child (or grown adult) on the merits of humility, wewill not raise an eyebrow. Humility is anadmirablequality and hasan endearing appeal, much like a puppy dog or a baby in a bassinet.

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Women in Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2014

'By: Kay Paumier. All professionals, from lawyers and dentists to accountants and therapists, have a similar marketing challenge if they are to grow their service business. They need to expand their pool of new business beyond direct referrals. In doing so they need to overcome several obstacles: • They don’t want to appear to be “selling.”. • They typically don’t “make news.”. • They often work with people on a personal and confidential level, making case studies and success stories

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

'It worries me when crisis communication professionals are still advising their clients to avoid social media in a crisis. This article by Gerard Braud was brought to my attention on Twitter and I was left speechless as I read it. It surprised me because I’ve seen other articles of his that provided sound advice. This article, in my opinion, did the opposite and I wanted to respectfully address why here today.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 13, 2014

'Are you applying to consulting jobs in the good ol’ U.S. of A? Wanting to pursue prosperity, success and a better life? Do you believe in truth, justice and the American way? Are you faster than a speeding bullet? … But seriously, all jokes aside, we’re not entirely sure whether anyone who reads this blog has an interest in the American market.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 14, 2014

'The recovery in Europe, not that there was ever much of one, is now over. As expected in this corner, Germany Contracts and France Stagnates in Second Quarter. The data from the currency bloc’s two largest economies came as the embattled French government said the disappointing growth meant it would miss its budget deficit this year and halved its gross domestic product forecast for 2014.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

'In today’s “trust economy”, your company’s reputation is your most valuable asset. Yet the 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that consumer trust in executives (and government) is at an all-time low. As my mind continually wraps around risk and crisis communications (I can’t help it, it just works that way), this study leaves me with a question of concern: If trust in executives is at an all-time low, how can this work against your organization in a crisis?

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David A Fields

AUGUST 11, 2014

'A question I was asked: How do I increase the need and desire for my services in a potential client? What would your suggestion be to this consultant? What has worked for you? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below. Agreements Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value agreements buyer Connections Consultative selling context discussions fees positioning positioning.

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 15, 2014

'As demand for ambulatory care grows, providers can unlock access using existing resources. But they''ll need to redesign the way they operate--by putting the patient in the middle.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 11, 2014

'The story in Iraq gets more bizarre by the day. Kurdish territory in Iraq are the only pro-American territory left. Yet the US worries it will splinter off into Kuridistan. Apparently it''s better to have a raging civil war as long as the country stays together in one theoretical piece. This is where the story gets really bizarre. To avoid the appearance of the US giving arms to the Kurds, instead the US will give the Kurds Russian-made arms via the CIA.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 14, 2014

'Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 2014 AEJMC conference , which took place in my hometown of Montreal. Apart from finally getting the opportunity to meet my fabulous friend and colleague, Karen Freberg , for the first time in person, I got to spend a day watching presentations and engaging with academics (a combination of both professors and students) on their research projects and papers.

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Kates Kesler

AUGUST 11, 2014

'What do General Motors Mary Barra, Appless Tim Cook and Intel Corps Brian Krzanich have in common? All are high profile examples of a current trend to elevate leaders with substantial supply chain experience to the CEOs office. Boards are beginning to realize that successful supply chain leaders have a critical competency that CEOs need: the proven ability to navigate the complexities of diverse but interdependent functions with competing priorities.

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 11, 2014

'Starbucks'' plan to pay its workers'' college tuition may signal a new era in how employers consider their employees.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 12, 2014

'In the wake of an inane sales tax hike Japans GDP Shrinks 6.8%, Most Since 2011 Gross domestic product shrank an annualized 6.8 percent in the three months through June, the Cabinet Office said. That was less than the median estimate of 37 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News for a 7 percent drop. Unadjusted for price changes, GDP declined 0.4 percent.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 11, 2014

'Last week I wrote about the Hotel that had a policy where they would fine newlyweds $500 for negative online reviews , whether written by the newlyweds or by any of their wedding guests. (If you haven’t read the post, yes this is a true story, as shocking as it sounds.). Today, I want to point something important out. The hotel’s (ludicrous) policy was posted to their website last year, yet it only went viral against them last week.

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The Thirsty Dog

AUGUST 15, 2014

This post by Jason Price can be seen at The Thirsty Dog Blog - Seattle's Finest Blog on Business and Consulting by Jason Price. The 'Holy Trinity of Consulting' is made up of sales, management and delivery skills. If you can do all three then you have it made. But if you could pick only one that will maximize your earning potential then you must sell.

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 14, 2014

'Answering two critical questions will fortify your company''s strategy--and your ability to implement it.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 10, 2014

'At long last, the US produced evidence the rebels shot down MH17. Here is the damning proof. Excuse me. Did I say the US produced evidence? Sorry, I meant to say German TV Ridicules US "Evidence" In Ukraine The tenacity of Western attempts to give the Ukrainian crisis an explicitly anti-Russian slant has been noted by a German political satire show, which ridiculed the apparent manner the United States presents its evidence.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 10, 2014

'Welcome to episode #010 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Tegan Ford. We recently heard from Professor Karen Freberg about the challenges of teaching crisis communication and designing a course that is both theoretical and practical. This week, join me as I speak with Tegan Ford, a recent graduate who now has to apply the crisis communications strategies and learnings she was taught while studying towards her masters, in the field.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

AUGUST 12, 2014

Leaders Need to Learn to Think so They Can Speak the Truth. Clearly. Why are so many supervisors, managers, and even some big dogs with the snazzy three letter titles: CEO, CIO, EVP, etc., incapable of communicating clearly? Why are so many managers unable to provide honest commentary on work performance without belittling the employees, skirting the real issues, or confusing the employees with nebulous, non-specific examples?

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Strategy+Business

AUGUST 12, 2014

'Getting and keeping the attention of the social media generation means making your brand all about them.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 13, 2014

'Donetsk is surrounded and rebels expect a major coordinated attack within days. Here is a map of major military operations by both sides from August 1 to August 10. click on map for sharper image Legend Blue jets inside red circles are locations where Ukrainian military planes are confirmed to have crashed after being shot down. (This is only for the period of the map, August 1-10.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2014

'Welcome to this week’s #CrisisRoundup! Here’s this week’s roundup of great articles, as well as a roundup of what was published to The Crisis Intelligence Blog and Podcast. Feel free to share your roundup of awesome links with us by using the hashtag #CrisisRoundup! From The Crisis Intelligence Blog. Just Because You Get Away With Something For A While, Doesn’t Mean You Will Forever.

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Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 14, 2014

'is actually not the same as, "doing everything I can.". When we tell people we''re doing the best we can, we''re actually saying, "I''m doing the best I''m comfortable doing.". As you''ve probably discovered, great work makes us uncomfortable.

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