Effective Managers

MARCH 10, 2024

In the world of consulting, a distinction is often overlooked: the difference between the industry at large and the profession of management consulting. This distinction is crucial, as it separates those who simply sell hours for dollars from those committed to a higher standard of service, ethics, and accountability. In this article, we explore this distinction, the role of ISO 20700 as a gateway to the profession, and how it paves the way towards certification as a Certified Management Consult

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David A Fields

MARCH 12, 2024

Le Cirque, a beacon of fine dining in the 1980s and 1990s, declared bankruptcy in 2017. You can’t enjoy their Michelin-star sauces anymore, but you can sop up an important lesson about running your consulting firm. You most likely live by the maxim of building on your strengths. Perfecting your consulting firm’s signature dish will … Continued The post Why Your Consulting Firm’s Strengths Could Be Capping Your Growth appeared first on David A.

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Consultants' Consultant

MARCH 12, 2024

Consultants Consultant: Getting performance feedback is difficult in a number of different ways. If you ask. The post Questions for Feedback appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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LSA Global

MARCH 11, 2024

Do You Know How to Measure the Effectiveness of Corporate Training? Although most believe that the ability to measure the effectiveness of corporate training is too challenging or too expensive, evaluating the impact and return on training investments can and should be done in the right situations. For example, spending more time or effort on training measurement than the value of the measurement itself rarely makes sense.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 11, 2024

Many people operate from the belief that there’s too much to do and they can’t afford to pause during their workday. But taking effective breaks is essential to preventing burnout. In this article, the author outlines eight strategies to try to build more breaks into your day.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

You’re an unemployed agilist. And even if you can find an agile coaching or Scrum Master job, the pay is so terrible, you don’t want to take it. That’s because potential employers think these jobs are staff positions. Your previous managers and potential managers don’t see the value of someone in your position. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job.

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Chad Barr

MARCH 13, 2024

Last night, nestled in the realm of dreams, I found myself in the warm company of my great-grandparents. Our conversation, vivid and touching, spanned the breadth of modern innovations—those very technologies that occasionally astonished yet befuddled me. Though the morning’s light diluted the memory, the essence of our dialogue remained, inspiring me to capture its spirit here: “Oh, how I’ve longed to hear your voices again,” I began, my heart swelling with emotion

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Buzzsprout

MARCH 11, 2024

Show notes can add tremendous value to your podcast by giving you a way to engage with your audience and share resources. In this step-by-step guide, we will look at what makes show notes an important part of your podcast workflow and why they're worth the extra effort! Table of Contents Benefits of writing good show notes What to include in your show notes Podcast show notes examples and templates Benefits of writing good show notes Show notes are a powerful piece of value-packed, written c

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Harvard Business

MARCH 11, 2024

Disruption is not the only path to innovation and growth. Creation without disruption or nondisruptive creation is about creating a new market outside or beyond existing industry boundaries, and has its own organizational and business advantages. In this article, the authors outline four advantages to opting for this nondisruptive route: 1) It allows you to avoid direct confrontations with established incumbents. 2) It is an effective way to respond to full-on disruption. 3) It makes it easier t

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 14, 2024

In the digital age, a strong online presence is essential for retail brands to thrive and succeed. However, achieving optimal results from digital platforms requires strategic planning, continuous improvements, and leveraging the latest technologies and trends. This article explores the pivotal role that digital business consultants play in assisting retail brands to outline website improvements for better results, including enhanced online sales, improved website conversion rates, and overall d

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 13, 2024

Every day, I hear more stories of agile coaches or Scrum Masters losing their jobs. Why? Several reasons: No manager cares about “agile” even if they care about agility. So, selling “agile” into the organization doesn’t create any traction for change. Agile coaches and Scrum Masters are staff positions, not “line” jobs.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

We can all agree nothing is certain except death and taxes. Is it time for executives and teams to say goodbye to strategic planning? Annual off-site meetings to change dates on unsuccessful strategies don't make sense. One of the most significant downfalls of contemporary strategic planning is the failure to account for a growing uncertainty in a fast-paced, generative AI environment.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 13, 2024

Many leaders want to be allies for underrepresented groups, but fear their attempts will be awkward or offensive. New research suggests these fears are often unfounded, with acts of allyship generally being appreciated more than anticipated. Organizations can help by educating potential allies on how their efforts are received and by creating a culture where open communication and support are encouraged.

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Harmonious Workplaces

MARCH 15, 2024

Hey managers, I think I can offer the key to reducing #burnout in your teams. First, let’s be clear: We shouldn’t aim to chase unattainable perfection. Instead, we should strive for harmony. Harmony in the workplace, much like in music, means creating an environment where different elements come together in a state of agreement; an […] The post Strive for Harmony appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 15, 2024

This week, my 60 seconds of WIP is from the speaking book. Enjoy! Video: When I let social media know, I only included this blog post, not the video. Here’s the video on my YouTube Channel. The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for March 15, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, achieving marketing success requires strategic planning, innovative approaches, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior. Marketing consulting services have emerged as invaluable partners for companies of all sizes and industries seeking to enhance their marketing results. The role of marketing consultants and the numerous benefits they offer are highly valuable to organizations.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2024

One would think that if you run a traditional consumer business that can’t compete on costs with more efficient competitors, you would want to avoid them like the plague. But a study of boulangeries in Lyon, France, found that by locating next to more efficient “modernist” rivals, “traditionalists” were able to better highlight their traditions and value and win.

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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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Effective Managers

MARCH 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of management consulting, the ISO 20700 checklist emerges as a pivotal tool, revolutionizing the way consultancy services are delivered. This checklist, an integral part of the ISO 20700 standard, has been developed by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) to guide consultants in delivering top-tier services.

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The Consultants Peer Group

MARCH 14, 2024

I had written several blogs regarding the high cost of ethic lapses in consulting, in particular in June of last year Consulting Ethics Challenges , which addressed the very public nature of PwC Australia’s ethics problems. The high costs of those ethics problems are now very visible and quite frankly ugly. Nic Fildes, journalist for Financial Times , reported on recent events in PwC Autralia lashes jobs after tax leaks scandal.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 13, 2024

Expanding into the US market presents lucrative opportunities for businesses seeking global growth and market penetration. However, navigating the complexities of the US market requires strategic planning, in-depth market knowledge, and localized expertise. Explore the critical role that local business experts and consulting services play in managing US market entry and operations effectively, highlighting the benefits and advantages they offer for achieving better results and a higher success r

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Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2024

The recent pushback against the imposter phenomenon in the media has largely focused on how and why it’s inappropriate for people of color. In this article, the author argues that, while there is merit to these arguments, getting rid of the idea entirely for Black students and workers is a disservice. Instead, he recommends reconceptualizing the term to include new research on how imposterism affects people of color, and urges organizations to better understand how racism, bias, and imposter fee

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Action Plan

MARCH 11, 2024

This issue is part 2 of a series. The first one is here: I had been walking my two dogs around the downtown area of Boulder Creek and past Junction Park for a few weeks. Every day, I passed an old, dilapidated Dodge van with an elderly man sitting in the front seat. He was obviously homeless. A friend had recently suggested to me that I talk to homeless people instead of ignoring them.

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Consultants' Consultant

MARCH 10, 2024

Consultants Consultant: On the subject of high performing teams. On the subject of high performing teams. The post Do we really need a team for this appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 12, 2024

Embarking on the journey of starting a new business is an exhilarating yet challenging endeavor. From conceptualization and planning to execution and growth, every stage requires careful consideration and strategic decision-making. Explore the pivotal role that business startup consulting services play in guiding new ventures towards success, highlighting the benefits and advantages they offer for achieving better results from the outset.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 15, 2024

Although the business environment is completely different than it was 20 years ago, the way most companies structure sales quotas and compensation has not evolved to keep up. To effectively compensate your sales team, follow these five steps. First, companies should determine their go-to-market maturity and set goals accordingly. They should then identify what is actually driving growth.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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