David A Fields
MARCH 21, 2017
Consulting can be a thrilling, wealth-building career. It should be. If you’re in the consulting business for keeps—particularly if you’ve taken on the risk of independent consulting in a boutique or solo shop—then the reward should be sky-high job satisfaction and a burgeoning bank account.
Consulting Success
MARCH 20, 2017
I used to compete against an Olympian – a guy I called The Incredible Hulk. His name was Dylan Armstrong, and he was my nemesis back in the days when I was a serious track and field athlete in high school. After I won the city championships in javelin, discuss, and shot put, I participated in the provincials – the state championships. But the one guy I couldn’t beat was Dylan.
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Management Consulted
MARCH 19, 2017
Today we highlight business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Intuit. Intuit is a financial software and information technology company that has spent an impressive 13 years on Fortune’s list of the Best Companies To Work For by pledging to “Simplify the Business of Life!” Enjoy! History & Culture. Intuit was founded in Palo Alto, California in 1983, and is most famous for Quickbooks, the industry-leading small business accounting software, and Turbo Tax, a pop
Tom Spencer
MARCH 18, 2017
Striding along Omotesando Street in Harajuku, Tokyo in summer 2 years ago, I came across Pepper , an emotionally intelligent humanoid robot created by Softbank Robotics Holdings Group (SBRH) in one of its more grandiose Softbank Mobile stores. She greeted and guided customers through the shop. She danced to requests and wittily answered customers’ questions on topics which ranged from product information and weather forecasts to their love life.
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Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 22, 2017
How can you prepare your company -- whether it is large or small -- to play a leading role in the next industrial revolution, the one that is caused by large-scale digital technology? How can you take advantage of your existing strengths while developing the digital prowess and personal skill that you need? The following 10 principles can help senior executives navigate the opportunities and uncertainties.
Management Consulting Connection brings together the best content for management consulting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Consultants' Consultant
MARCH 18, 2017
Consultants Consultant: How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need? And how do you get the right kind? This video summarises sleep research suggesting you need your sleep to function fully. And if you’re jetlagged or depressed, then this NY times article will give you some ideas on how to use sleep and light to make a dent in […]. The post Get some sleep!
Chad Barr
MARCH 22, 2017
I often challenge myself, my clients and my family to improve and become a better version of who we all are. Here are my latest learnings, reflections and recognitions: Commit yourself to become the best of who you are in every aspect of life and business such as health, family, purpose, friendships spirituality, finance, education, adventure. The key to having a creative, productive and successful mindset is to consistently generate and increase your energy while being consistent.
Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC
MARCH 20, 2017
Last week, following my presentation to 150 small business owners, one of the audience members shared with me, “You know, I’ve been a Stage Five Leader for years. That’s not the problem. It’s this vision thing. I don’t think we’ve got that down because I can get away from my business for up to three months, but any longer than that, and it will fail.”.
BCG
MARCH 20, 2017
Focus Monday, March 20, 2017. India, experiencing rising affluence and changes in consumer behaviors, is poised to become the third-largest consumer economy by 2025. Companies must adapt their thinking and business models to accommodate shifts in family structures, a unique pattern of urbanization, and emerging income-expenditure patterns.
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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
Clarity Consultants
MARCH 21, 2017
In today's world of digital job listings inspiring hundreds of applicants to submit their resume for one opportunity, screening out those who are not a perfect fit before they get to the interview stage can save companies from wasting precious time and resources when building their teams. From phone interviews to pre-hire assessments, companies are looking for the most helpful ways they can identify the industry leading candidates they want to hire.
Melissa Agnes
MARCH 22, 2017
As a crisis management consultant and keynote speaker, I get asked this question all the time: “What industry do you specialize in?” And while this is a good question in theory, it’s actually the wrong question to ask if you’re looking to hire the right crisis management expert to meet your needs. Instead, you should be asking… …watch this week’s #crisisready video to learn the answer!
Harvard Business
MARCH 22, 2017
There is no shortage of advice for how to navigate power dynamics within organizations — from managing toxic or exceptionally gifted subordinates to dealing with unpredictable and narcissistic bosses. Researchers have devoted entire careers to systematically cataloging the many ways in which those who have power differ from those who lack power with respect to their motivations, behaviors, biases, etc.
BCG
MARCH 21, 2017
Focus Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Advertisers place high importance on digital-marketing capabilities, but their average digital-skills score in a recent BCG survey is the same as it was 18 months ago. They risk falling behind as digital technologies continue to advance, affecting both their own performance and their ability to guide their agencies’ work effectively.
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Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.
MishTalk
MARCH 22, 2017
Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Dutch finance minister and president of the Eurogroup finance ministers, is in hot water today over derogatory statements regarding peripheral Europe. This compounds Dijsselbloem’s already significant problems as his party was trounced in the recent Dutch elections. Spain and Portugal now seek his ouster in addition to an apology.
Consultants' Consultant
MARCH 21, 2017
Consultants Consultant: You know how things go wrong at work, but no one wants to admit it? And you end up finding out way too late to fix it, learn from it or even apologise for it? Great tip in this video from Dan Pink for getting teams to tell you what has gone wrong quickly. The post Identify the mistakes appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
Harvard Business
MARCH 24, 2017
Team dynamics can make or break a meeting. Have you ever been in a meeting where people interrupt each other, introduce new ideas when they should be building on the conversation, and repeat someone else’s point just to be heard? These communication issues waste time and energy, and usually lead to more meetings to correct misunderstandings, reiterate decisions, or soothe hurt feelings and interoffice tensions.
Seth Godin Blog
MARCH 19, 2017
Some people show up when they need something. Some people show up before they need something, knowing that it will pay off later, when they need something. And some people merely show up. Not needing anything, not in anticipation of needing something, but merely because they can.
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.
MishTalk
MARCH 23, 2017
THE key obstacle to a reasonable Brexit negotiation is Michel Barnier, the EU’s Brexit negotiator. Barnier still insists on a role for the European Court of Justice, a non-starter for UK prime minister Theresa May. Barnier also insists on an exit bill and “principles” before trade agreements start. Principles include agreement on rights of migrant, social welfare, taxes, environmental and consumer protection standards.
Management and IT Consulting
MARCH 23, 2017
Experts, Bob Anderson, VP and Analyst at Gartner Research, and Warren Linscott, VP of Product Strategy and Cloud Operations at Deltek, discuss Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP software) and Professional Services Automation software (PSA software) for Services Firms. Third in a three part series.
Harvard Business
MARCH 21, 2017
When people find out I’m an executive coach, they often ask who my toughest clients are. Inexperienced leaders? Senior leaders who think they know everything? Leaders who bully and belittle others? Leaders who shirk responsibility? The answer is none of the above. The hardest leaders to coach are those who won’t reflect — particularly leaders who won’t reflect on themselves.
Seth Godin Blog
MARCH 24, 2017
Professionals take their work seriously. The work matters, the impacts and externalities are real. On the other hand, we can't take it personally. When someone rejects an idea, or if a project doesn't succeed, we've learned a valuable lesson about strategy and about tactics, but it's not a reflection on our worth as a human.
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Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c
MishTalk
MARCH 20, 2017
In 2016, non-euro investors dumped euro-denominated bonds for the first time in history. Moreover, euro-area investors barely made purchases according to the ECB’s analysis of euro area net portfolio investment outflows. (more…).
Billable Percentage
MARCH 22, 2017
For those that have read my post, Not an Ordinary Consulting Firm , Dr. John Boudreau’s name will sound familiar. It was in his class that I discovered Root, Inc. , and got into the world of management consulting. Professor Boudreau has been kind enough to be my first interviewee in a new interview blog post series I will call 5 Questions. Without further ado, here are my five questions and Dr.
Harvard Business
MARCH 20, 2017
Since most of us spend a great deal of our lives working, it is inevitable that work plays a key role in shaping our levels of happiness. In a recent chapter of the World Happiness Report — published annually to coincide with the United Nation’s International Day of Happiness — we look more closely at the relationship between work and happiness.
Seth Godin Blog
MARCH 18, 2017
Fear runs deep. Fear used to keep our ancestors alive. Fear keeps you from taunting a saber tooth tiger. The thing is, most of us don't have to deal with tigers any longer. But the fear still runs deep. We still feel the same feelings when we face possible failure, but now those feelings revolve around shame. Losing a videogame in private is fine, but asking a stupid question in a meeting is not.
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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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