The Fearless Marketer
MAY 31, 2021
My favorite definition of effortless is “achieved with admirable ease.”. And wouldn’t it be cool if all your marketing could be (relatively) effortless? What would that look like? Is it even possible? And is this just more marketing hype? Well, let’s explore…. Effort is defined as “a vigorous and determined attempt.”. That doesn’t sound so bad, but the opposite of effortless is actually “struggle.”.
The Source
JUNE 1, 2021
One of the profound privileges of the work we do is being able to speak to senior executives about their views and use of consulting and professional services. Always interesting, often blisteringly forthright, these conversations are among the most important sources of information we have to predict future trends. So, we’ve naturally been listening hard to all the comments being made about remote working.
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On the Brink
JUNE 1, 2021
Are you a strong woman who looks at a challenge straight in the eye and gives it a wink? Maybe you are but today you are stalled or stuck, frustrated with your job, or tired of the life you have been leading. Isn’t it time for you to step back and ask yourself Why? Why am I here? What has been the path I have been on for a short or a long time and is it the one I want to be on for the rest of my life?
David A Fields
JUNE 1, 2021
There you are, polishing the sign in front of your catamaran and trying to attract consulting projects from the throngs of prospects meandering along the oceanfront. A boat-owner on the adjacent pier hails you: “Would you like to join forces? I’m sure we could catch more consulting clients together.” What do you think? Will adding … Continued.
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Management Consulted
JUNE 3, 2021
A Deloitte Federal case interview is given to candidates applying to the firm’s public sector-focused practice area, known as Deloitte Federal Government Services. Like the commercial arm of Deloitte Consulting, Deloitte Federal uses case interviews to assess a candidate’s problem-solving… Read Article. The post 5 Key Tips for a Deloitte Federal Case Interview appeared first on Management Consulted.
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Rick Conlow
JUNE 1, 2021
Character defines a leader’s success and legacy. For example, think of a leader you know. Answer these questions about that person’s character. Answers to these questions define a pattern or behavior. 10 Questions that Define a Person’s Character. Does the leader tell the truth? Can you count on this leader to really listen to you?
Tom Spencer
MAY 30, 2021
When I talk to my friends in consulting (across all firms and types of consulting), it amuses me that the early career mistakes we have made and witnessed are eerily similar across the board. I want to share four of them to help you avoid the most common mistakes and possibly course correct if you realize that you are heading down the wrong path. 1.
Management Consulted
JUNE 2, 2021
Meet Steven, an Air Force Academy Grad who ended up landing offers from both Deloitte and KPMG! How did he do it? Keep reading for lessons you should apply to your own experience to land a consulting offer. Table of… Read Article. The post What A Candidate Did To Land Offers From Deloitte & KPMG appeared first on Management Consulted.
Henry DeVries
MAY 30, 2021
If you want to attract more high-paying clients, it pays to be grateful for the high-paying clients you have right now. As the adage goes: You get more of what you think about and what you thank about.
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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
The Management Centre
MAY 29, 2021
Project management is an essential skillset, helping people to scope, plan, deliver and evaluate their projects. Core to great project management is having well defined project results. On our popular Project Management programme we get a lot of questions about results, especially when scoping a project. These questions tend to focus specifically how to separate the outputs from the outcomes.
Tom Spencer
MAY 30, 2021
Applying for internships is a long process. You start with researching the companies you want to work for, followed by applying, conducting informational interviews, and going through multiple rounds of case interviews. If you do everything properly, with a little bit of luck, you will get an offer. If you really push forward, you might even end up getting multiple offers.
Johanna Rothman
JUNE 2, 2021
I explained in Leadership Tip #8 that measuring happiness was a lost cause because happiness is a function of more than just work. I suggested we measure satisfaction. And I didn't tell you how. (You didn't mind-meld with me, did you?) Here's how I've measured satisfaction with several teams. I start with the 5-point scale in the image above. When the team is collocated, I post this image on a piece of paper by the team's area.
Henry DeVries
MAY 29, 2021
Business is the game worth playing, and how is your game going as we approach halftime of 2021? If you want to attract high-paying clients, now is the time to plan for a great second half of the year.
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Clarity Consultants
JUNE 2, 2021
When people think of learning, they often focus on knowledge acquisition. Furthering a person’s understanding of a topic by exposing them to more about it on an intellectual level is the foundation of many classic training approaches, and with good reason, as it can be quite effective. The issue is, knowledge isn’t always the issue. Figuring out how to apply.
Brimstone Consulting
JUNE 1, 2021
By changing how we approach meetings and how we run meetings, we can connect and communicate more effectively – and reduce stress and fatigue. Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab recently conducted a study in which 14 people took part in video meetings while wearing electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment—a cap to monitor the electrical activity in their brains.
Rick Conlow
JUNE 3, 2021
A failing team creates discomfort for everyone. Team failures, which sit at about 60% , demoralize employees, reduce productivity, cost companies billions of dollars, and inhibit innovation. If you are the leader, besides the personal frustrations and disappointment a failing team causes, it is also a potential career buster. Here are other roadblocks to get out in the open.
Makarios Consulting
JUNE 2, 2021
“Visionaries have groundbreaking ideas. Integrators make those ideas a reality. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you want out of your business.” As leadership and business consultants, we see these words from Gino Wickman’s book Rocket Fuel played out every day among our clients. That being said, the relationship between Visionaries and Integrators is not without its challenges.
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Chad Barr
JUNE 2, 2021
I am thrilled to share with you this fascinating conversation I had with Dov Baron. He is ranked: Top 100 Leadership Speaker by Inc Magazine, and #1 Podcast for Fortune 500 Executives by Inc. He is Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor, The Talent Authority, Dragonist. Chad Barr Interview Dov Baron - Finding Your Passion. Timeline: 1:48 What do you do? Identifying your primary drivers and purpose. 3:41 Why do we struggle finding our purpose and how to uncover it?
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
JUNE 2, 2021
Vivian Tan is the Vice President of Strategic Information Management & Global Relationships at Kaiser Permanente. She's been with KP for over 15 years, now working closely with the CFO, Chairman and CEO to provide strategic leadership for an enterprise data and analytics team in order to support, enable and advance KP’s strategy. She's also KP's representative at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and is in charge of KP International, where she hosts guests from around the world who want to
Rick Conlow
JUNE 3, 2021
A failing team creates discomfort for everyone. Team failures, which sit at about 60% , demoralize employees, reduce productivity, cost companies billions of dollars, and inhibit innovation. If you are the leader, besides the personal frustrations and disappointment a failing team causes, it is also a potential career buster. Here are other roadblocks to get out in the open.
Makarios Consulting
JUNE 2, 2021
“Visionaries have groundbreaking ideas. Integrators make those ideas a reality. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you want out of your business.” As leadership and business consultants, we see these words from Gino Wickman’s book Rocket Fuel played out every day among our clients. That being said, the relationship between Visionaries and Integrators is not without its challenges.
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Consultants' Consultant
MAY 31, 2021
Consultants Consultant: Been looking at online learning and how it works best. This article from behavioural scientist. The post Learning with video appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
MAY 31, 2021
Improved customer experience has become necessary for any business. From 2020 onwards, the meaning changed completely. In the global pandemic, positive customer experience became a beacon of light for all companies. With immense economic strains, shutting down of physical shops, and more, a good customer experience digitally became the need of the hour.
CaseInterview.com
MAY 29, 2021
Seahawks Interception. This is the winning play that allowed the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLIX over the Seattle Seahawks (click play and Watch on YouTube): What’s fascinating about this play by Malcolm Butler is how many hours of analytical research, probability analysis and practice went into pulling this play off. The Patriots had practiced all year to defend against this particular offense configuration.
Martinka Consulting
JUNE 4, 2021
There are reasons why people want to own (and buy) a small business. I’ve gone over the reasons why people want to buy and own a company a few times before and a lot of those reasons are why employees choose a small business instead of a huge company to work for. Let’s start with some names in the news recently. Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement ends after this season.
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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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