Sat.Apr 29, 2017 - Fri.May 05, 2017

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This Simple Step Pushes Your Consulting Firm into High Gear

David A Fields

A simple step will generate enormous, lasting impact in your consulting firm. It’s easy. You’ve thought about it. Now’s the time to act on it. Last week I upgraded my office with some new storage systems. They’re sleek, roomy, organized—just what I needed. But you know what the coolest part is?

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Lifehacks for New Management Consultants

Steve Shu Consulting

It’s been nearly twenty years since I started management consulting. I tried to quickly reflect on lifehacks that really helped me in my first year so that other, new consultants might benefit from my learnings. Here are a few to make your personal life better: Never check baggage on flights. Get airline status so that you can board planes as soon as possible (e.g., purchase airline credit card if necessary).

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6 Ways to Promote Your Authority and Get Consulting Clients

Consulting Success

“ Michael, what’s the best way to get more clients? ” is a question I’m often asked. While many online ‘gurus’ will try to convince you there is a BEST way to get clients, there isn’t. They want you to believe that whatever they are selling is the only way to grow your business. It isn’t. The best way to get more clients is to figure out how to get in front of them – effectively and consistently.

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Global Capital Markets 2017: Mastering the Value Migration

BCG

Report Tuesday, May 02, 2017. BCG’s sixth annual study provides a detailed examination of key market developments, current trends, and the steps that various types of players must take to thrive.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

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.

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Cultivating Attention and Focus in a World of Rapid Change

Actionable

It’s important that we protect the most valuable asset that we have: our attention and focus. Here are the three areas that I am working on at the moment. The post Cultivating Attention and Focus in a World of Rapid Change appeared first on Actionable.co.

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What Are Your Rituals?

Chad Barr

I was recently asked by one of my mentoring clients what are my success rituals. As I reflected on the question I’ve come to realize that repetitive behaviors performed over time often become a habit. That habit, if positively channeled, can then evolve into a ritual that would impact the quality of our life and success. It became apparent to me that when I am in control of my mornings, I am then able to set the productive and enjoyable tone for the rest of my day, control my day and navig

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Puerto Rico Placed in Bankruptcy Protection: Illinois Needs Similar Deal

MishTalk

There is no provision for state bankruptcies under Chapter 9 law. Instead, the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, petitioned for relief under Title III of a new federal law for insolvent territorial governments, called Promesa. States like Illinois sure could use a similar deal. (more…).

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Organizational Agility: Thriving in a State of Constant Change

Actionable

Organizational agility provides a competitive advantage. As organizations adopt initiatives to keep pace with change, success will hinge on agile teams. The post Organizational Agility: Thriving in a State of Constant Change appeared first on Actionable.co.

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What China Reveals About the Future of Shopping

BCG

Article Thursday, May 04, 2017 China's strikingly distinctive e-commerce landscape and online behaviors offer a window into the future of shopping—and valuable insights for companies around the world.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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How to Craft Meetings People Love (Really)

Strategy+Business

These gatherings can feel like a prison sentence, unproductively ticking away time. But when infused with some essentials, they can be fruitful -- and even enjoyable.

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Economic Reality: Bottom 50% of Americans No Longer Matter

MishTalk

The Fed likes to brag about the “ We saved the world ” recovery. However, the unfortunate truth of the matter is a record Half of American Families Live Paycheck to Paycheck. Does it Matter? Let’s investigate. (more…).

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Evolving L&D — Selling the Future of Work

Actionable

The role of evolving L&D then becomes helping teams improve and integrate learning directly into their work, moving beyond content, into context. The post Evolving L&D — Selling the Future of Work appeared first on Actionable.co.

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No Man Is an Island

SkillQuo

When you work remotely/work from home, there are obvious benefits of flexibility, ownership, and brand building. However, working remotely a.k.a. freelancing is oftentimes accompanied with isolation – where it’s just you and your laptop spending copious amounts of quality time together. Echoing the sentiments of my entire SkillQuo staff, it is that much more important to build community – when you are working as a freelancer.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

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.

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Does a Woman’s High-Status Career Hurt Her Marriage? Not If Her Husband Does the Laundry

Harvard Business

While women who win the Academy Award for Best Actress are celebrated for reaching a pinnacle of career achievement, several of them also share another distinction – divorce. Known as the “ Oscar Curse ,” Best Actress award recipients are more likely to file for divorce than are their nominated counterparts or Best Actor winners. Sandra Bullock, Julie Andrews, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Halle Berry, Emma Thompson, and Kate Winslet all share this experience.

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EU Orders Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway to Stop Border Controls: Or What?

MishTalk

Bureaucrats should not go about making orders they cannot enforce. It serves no purpose other than to make the bureaucrats look ridiculous. Here is a case in point: Brussels Orders EU Countries to SCRAP Internal Checks Within Six Months. (more…).

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Should Your Communications Department Have Crisis Communication Autonomy?

Melissa Agnes

A viewer recently asked me what my stance is on the communications department being granted crisis communication autonomy. This is a really great and common question – one that usually stems from a much bigger issue within the organization. In this week’s crisis-ready video , I answer this question and address the bigger issue. So, if you’re in a position where your communications department is debating or seeking crisis communication autonomy, this is a much-watch video!

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Finding consulting work

Consultants' Consultant

Consultants Consultant: Amanda’s biggest challenge is finding consulting work. Here’s a conversation we had after she bought my book series recently. You’re a pro! Finding consulting work should be easy Amanda is a pro. She consults to the public sector. I won’t give you all of the details of her business, but she has an impressive background doing […].

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

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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Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing Jobs

Harvard Business

Only about 1.1% of the world population is German. However, 48% of the mid-sized world market leaders come from Germany. These firms, which I call “Hidden Champions,” are part of what makes German economic growth more inclusive: by my calculations, they have created 1.5 million new jobs; have grown by 10% per year on average; and register five times as many patents per employee as large corporations.

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An End to Credit and Debit Cards Starting in India?

MishTalk

India’s crackdown on cash caused chaos as 86% of the money in circulation vanished overnight. Banks could not cope with the increase in demand. Consumers did not turn to credit cards or debit cards as expected. Instead, consumers turned to mobile apps. (more…).

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Empathy is the hard part

Seth Godin Blog

The rest is mechanics. We're not wired to walk in someone else's shoes, it's not our first instinct. Showing up with empathy is difficult, hard to outsource and will wear you out. But it's precisely what we need from you.

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Emails are an issue!

Consultants' Consultant

Consultants Consultant: Email is an issue for us all. There’s too much of it. It provides a false sense of progress just by virtue of being answered (even if all it does is engender another email). And if we don’t answer immediately we feel guilty and anxious. The average email is answered in 6 seconds – if that’s not […].

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Why You Need to Use Case Studies in Sales and Marketing (and How to Start Now)

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

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How Managers Become Leaders

Harvard Business

Making the leap from unit-level manager to company-level executive requires some key changes to your leadership style. Learn what they are in this video slide deck. Download a customizable version in Subscriber.

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Path to Le Pen Victory: What Would It Take? Ni-Ni?

MishTalk

Recent opinion polls for round two of the French election on May 7 show Emanuel Macron with 59-60% and Marine Le Pen 40-41%. Le Pen is trending up from April 24 results that were as low as 36-37%. Still, Le Pen has a long way to go. Can she close the gap? How? (more…).

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AI Is Already Entertaining You

Strategy+Business

How technology endowed with creative intelligence changes the way companies generate and distribute content.

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Tips on psychopaths in the workplace

Consultants' Consultant

Consultants Consultant: Psychopaths are never fun. Especially if you rely on them for work instructions, performance appraisals or day-to-day survival. Many of my clients have had to deal with psychopaths. It’s never fun. I even wrote about it here (Office Politics: Is this hill worth dying on?) and here (Dealing with Toxic CEOs). This is a great […].

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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.