David A Fields
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Maybe you scanned your business bucket list this morning, or maybe you glanced at your consulting firm’s annual goals last Monday… or maybe not. Does it matter? Of course. Let’s talk about the right time to review your goals. Is there a right time to be responsive to your clients? Yes: any time you’re working.
Jacq Hackett Consulting
OCTOBER 2, 2017
For new consultants, getting your foot in the door with government organisations can seem challenging. But understanding some of the rules of engagement will help you to win business.
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Successful Independent Consulting
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Photo: ID 76303802 © Leowolfert | Dreamstime. Perhaps the hardest thing for an independent consultant is not knowing where your next project is coming from, or when. While nurturing your own network is usually the best way to find work ( see tips in my article ), many consultants also supplement their business development efforts by affiliating with agencies and, increasingly, online platforms or marketplaces.
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Networking. For many people, it’s the most dreaded part of applying for consulting internships (or really just any role inside of a consulting firm). But if you think networking is a sleazy, exaggerated sales job pulled off only by the … Continued. The post Networking for Consulting Internships appeared first on Management Consulted.
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Markovitz Consulting
OCTOBER 3, 2017
A reader questioned my post about the lean conference I recently attended where everyone was a rabid adherent of Paul Akers’s 2 Second Lean philosophy. He wondered whether these companies are truly practicing lean, or just kaizen. In fact, he argued that perhaps Paul should be calling it “2 Second Kaizen” rather than “2 Second Lean.” He has a point.
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Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
The process of securing an internship at an investment bank is both a daunting and strenuous endeavour. Through research and experiences of my own, I have gathered insights into how to prepare for and succeed in the search for an internship. I began by considering what to do to get an initial foot in the door, and how to set oneself apart from other candidates.
SchellingPoint
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Follow. ( 5 Followers ). X. Follow. E-mail : *. Follow. Unfollow. The post Replacing A to B with ABC for More Successful Initiatives appeared first on SchellingPoint Website.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Executives pay too much attention to something they can't directly control: their company's share price. But they do control the decisions -- the inputs to business performance -- that affect the intrinsic value of the company. Make the right decisions to increase intrinsic value and your share price will follow. You can do this by focusing your attention on three factors: investor expectations (embedded in your current share price), how value is created and consumed in your industry, and your o
Jacq Hackett Consulting
OCTOBER 5, 2017
If your small business is a consultancy practice, then you’ll very likely be working in a project-based environment – pitching for and conducting short-medium term projects. You need to really hone your project management skills if you’re going to make a success of it. Managing project scope is one of those tricky issues that tends to keep consultants up at night.
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Consultants' Consultant
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Consultants Consultant: If you’re doing great things then you’ll be putting yourself under pressure. Staying calm when this happens is what will make it easier. Follow these tips – how to stop choking under pressure here are some more from a bomb disposal expert (wow, that’s REAL pressure!) In years of watching improvisation on stage, I firmly […].
Killer Consultant
OCTOBER 6, 2017
As promised – in this video, I talk about consulting rule #1: no surprises. If you are interested, I can share the slides that I show in the video, as well. Just hit me up in the comments!
Actionable
OCTOBER 4, 2017
If you’re serious about making a change, for your organization, your team, or yourself, make an investment of your time and your energy to make it happen. The post Change Isn’t Cheap—Why I Stopped Doing “Free Lunch” Coaching appeared first on Actionable.co.
Jacq Hackett Consulting
OCTOBER 5, 2017
If your small business is a consultancy practice, then you’ll very likely be working in a project-based environment – pitching for and conducting short-medium term projects. You need to really hone your project management skills if you’re going to make a success of it. Managing project scope is one of those tricky issues that tends to keep consultants up at night.
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Chad Barr
OCTOBER 4, 2017
I have several hobbies and as many of you know, I am a photography enthusiast and I dedicate some of my time to study and refine this craft. One of the biggest compliments I have recently received from a friend of mine was when he said: “you have arrived!” Here are some of my learning points as I reflect on this fascinating hobby: As I improve my knowledge, skills and artistry, I am constantly reminded of how much I have yet to learn.
MishTalk
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Nigel Farage made his best speech ever in the European Parliament. Farage called the Catalonia crackdown a foretaste of EU political suppression. Watch and enjoy. (more…).
Actionable
OCTOBER 4, 2017
If you’re serious about making a change, for your organization, your team, or yourself, make an investment of your time and your energy to make it happen. The post Change Isn’t Cheap—Why I Stopped Doing “Free Lunch” Coaching appeared first on Actionable.co.
Consultants' Consultant
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Consultants Consultant: Insight is what separates the great from the also ran. It’s an essential component of political acumen. It’s part of what makes you emotionally intelligent in the face of all kinds of adversity. Where Do Eureka Moments Come From? outlines research on insight and where it comes from. Watch out for the coffee, and be aware that […].
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Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Rotman School of Management professor Laura Doering talks to s+b about fostering economic development and entrepreneurship in emerging economies. Development policies may come together at a high level, she explains, but their success is dependent on the complex daily interactions among people --interactions that are vulnerable to bias and driven by basic needs.
MishTalk
OCTOBER 6, 2017
What’s the point in telling someone they cannot do something, you know full well they will? Prime minister Mariano Rajoy said there would be no Catalonia independence referendum. He lied. Despite sending in 10,000 troops to stop the referendum, there was a vote and it was 90% in favor of kissing Spain goodbye. On Thursday, the Spanish Court Blocked the Catalan Parliament from Declaring Independence.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Jack is well-known in his company for delivering growth through high-performing, cross-functional teams. Where others get stuck in silos, he fosters innovation through collaboration. But these days, when you exit the elevator on his floor, you sense fear wafting through the halls. He’s nine months into a new role as Business Unit Leader, and a lot has changed.
Consultants' Consultant
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Consultants Consultant: You can be more productive than you are. Here are two different ends of the spectrum: some holistic solutions and a few more practical. Which one appeals to you more? This Inc article offers 5 Tips for Increased Productivity through Mindfulness. They are: Take five to breathe Download a meditation app. Uni-task Let your mind wander […].
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Seth Godin Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Pleasure is short-term, addictive and selfish. It's taken, not given. It works on dopamine. Happiness is long-term, additive and generous. It's giving, not taking. It works on serotonin. This is not merely simple semantics. It's a fundamental difference in our brain wiring. Pleasure and happiness feel like they are substitutes for each other, different ways of getting the same thing.
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Numerous sites keep posting stats that claim a majority in Catalonia want a vote but do not support independence. I have stated those polls are old and likely wrong thanks to the pitiful tactics of prime minister Mariano Rajoy. A new last-minute poll suggests I have this correct. (more…).
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Chances are that at this very moment you’re procrastinating on something. Maybe you’re even reading this article to do so. A while back, I took a year to experiment with every piece of personal productivity advice I could find. In becoming hyperaware of how I spent my time, I noticed something: I procrastinated a lot more often than I had originally thought.
Consultants' Consultant
OCTOBER 1, 2017
Consultants Consultant: My favourite topic! Ways to deal with a bad boss - you know you can! The post How To Handle A Bad Boss appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
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