2009

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The Consulting Bible – Dominate Your McKinsey, Bain and BCG Fit and Consulting Case Interviews

Management Consulted

'Do you stumble when asked why you’d be a great consultant? Do you sweat when nervously thinking about how Disney can expand its operations in Brazil? Does your mind spin when frantically estimating the number of rhesus monkeys in India? We know you said yes to at least 2 of those questions. We also know that even if you think you’re set, the answer you imagine can definitely be better.

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Consultant Ninja: The Etymology of Consulting: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Tuesday, September 8, 2009. The Etymology of Consulting. Source: Dilbert Search Engine. Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 3:41 PM. Labels: Consulting.

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Million Dollar Web Sites

Chad Barr

Alan Weiss and Chad Barr are pleased to announce a new joint venture, Million Dollar Websites. This was created in response to consistent requests for a combination of superb and powerful marketing text combined with state-of-the-art web technology. We’ve created an absolutely unique web site development approach—turnkey for a new site, metamorphosis for an existing site—with three programs to accommodate a variety of investments.

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100 Incredible Philanthropy Blogs

The Nonprofit Consultant

No, I'm not going to give you the list of 100 incredible philanthropy blogs, I'm going to tell you where you can find it, and brag that this very blog is part of it! The list of "100 Incredible Philanthropy Blogs" is posted at Bible College Reviews , and breaks the 100 down into the categories of General Philanthropy, Individual Ways to Make a Difference, Group-Based Philanthropy, News and Commentary, Fundraising, Charitable Organizations, Nonprofits, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and

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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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No, really, Dilbert is not funny.

The Crazy Lives of Consultants

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Networking 101: We Spill The Beans On How To Network Your Way Into Any Job. It’s Finally Live!

Management Consulted

'Remember this post , where we agreed to record a live discussion answering your networking questions? It’s finished. I think you’ll agree it was more than worth the wait. You can download the audio clip right here : Download the MP3 [44 Minutes | 21 MB]. Now it’s not short at 44 minutes. And we only got through about half of your reader questions through comments and emails.

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You’ve been rejected from all consulting jobs. What’s next?

Management Consulted

'It’s an important question – and never more so than in today’s market. What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? In this post, I’ll highlight the key steps to take when this happens. Not a fun post – but a necessary one.

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Consultant Ninja: Thee Sunbeam method of Government Stimulus.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Friday, September 25, 2009. Thee Sunbeam method of Government Stimulus. The evidence on Cash for Clunkers is that it just borrowed from future demand rather than creating new demand.

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Consultant Ninja: Dipping my toe in the health care debate.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Monday, July 27, 2009. Dipping my toe in the health care debate. [Edited to reflect a below comment from Doctor Baloney] Ive had many conversations with folks recently about whether Obamas public health care proposal is a good idea or not, and I have no conviction yet of which side to su

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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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Welcome All Future Management Consultants – Favorite Posts, Link Roundup, and Reader Questions

Management Consulted

'We hit 900 subscribers today – thanks everyone ! I wanted to take this time to welcome new readers, share a few of my favorite consulting-specific reads from around the web, and answer a few reader questions. The second part of the live networking podcast with Brian from Mergers and Inqusitions will be coming shortly. While we didn’t get much feedback on the first session, what we did hear from readers and commenters was positive.

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Consultant Ninja: Mealie mouthed consulting speak comes from.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Saturday, April 25, 2009. Mealie mouthed consulting speak comes from. Source: ThisIsIndexed , via ChangeThis. Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 6:00 PM.

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Consultant Ninja: How not to do a consulting case study.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, January 21, 2009. How not to do a consulting case study. Im trying not to pick on Kevin Gao of Management Consulted. He was just an analyst, and seems like a well-meaning kid.

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Consultant Ninja: 2009 Management Consulting Salaries.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Thursday, January 8, 2009. 2009 Management Consulting Salaries. This post by an ex-Mckinsey analyst reminded of a simple truth about analysts: Dont trust their analysis, because its usually wrong.

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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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Consultant Ninja: "It Flies": Management Consulting Blog

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, December 16, 2009. "It Flies". An emotional engineer is a beautiful thing. Well done, gentlemen (and ladies). Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 1:40 AM.

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Consultant Ninja: "Future Demand Borrowing": Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Friday, December 4, 2009. "Future Demand Borrowing". The homeowner tax credit didnt create many new home buyers. 5 out of 6 of them were "borrowed" buyers from 2010-11.

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Consultant Ninja: Buying votes for $250/per: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Thursday, October 15, 2009. Buying votes for $250/per. January 2009: Social security payments go up by a 5.8% COLA due to increased energy costs.

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Consultant Ninja: Breakfast of Champions: Management Consulting.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Breakfast of Champions. Mrs. Ninjas caloric intake from 6:00am to 3:00pm: diet pepsi rest of candy apple chips sponge cake.

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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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Consultant Ninja: Classic Consulting Quotes: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Classic Consulting Quotes. Job manager, upon seeing a slide I made: "Are you color blind, by the way?" True story.

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Consultant Ninja: Information Visualization Irony: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Saturday, September 19, 2009. Information Visualization Irony. I wouldnt let a 22-year old analyst get away with publishing a chart like this.

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Consultant Ninja: The merits of OurBeeswax.com: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The merits of OurBeeswax.com. Within the walls of modern corporations, asking hard questions, providing negative feedback upwards, and questioning the statements of leaders is extremely dangerous.

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Consultant Ninja: Things I'll miss about New York City: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Sunday, September 13, 2009. Things Ill miss about New York City. Seeing NYC in my rear-view mirror is an upcoming event I am looking forward to, but there will be some things I miss.

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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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Consultant Ninja: There goes my bonus.: Management Consulting.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Friday, September 4, 2009. There goes my bonus. From: Jennifer Dziubeck Date: Wed, Aug 13, 2009 Subject: Introducing Luna Boston Personal Shopping- By Invitation Only!

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Consultant Ninja: The Curious Case of Equity Private, Part II.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Tuesday, September 1, 2009. The Curious Case of Equity Private, Part II. Equity Private is not only snarky, she is profligate. "I have a reputation going back three years and three months with literally hundreds of thousands of words of my prose" - Equity Private , May 17, 2009 Her anony

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Consultant Ninja: Gotta Keep Dry During Typhoon Morakot.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Thursday, August 13, 2009. Gotta Keep Dry During Typhoon Morakot. This typhoon is a serious disaster, and I dont mean to take away from it with a bit of levity. but I just couldnt help but laugh when I saw this photo.

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Consultant Ninja: Engineers as Rock Stars: Management Consulting.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Engineers as Rock Stars. Who cant love this ad? Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 7:37 AM. Related Posts. 1 comment: Cory. said. that was great =).

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The Art of Remote Collaboration: How to Successfully Whiteboard with Remote Teams

Just because we're working with a distributed team doesn't mean we have to abandon time-tested tools and methods like whiteboarding. Digital look-alikes often cramp creativity and all but eliminate the humanity of shared interactions. Hardware solutions are also limiting and, of course, expensive and immobile. In an increasingly digital and remote-first world, it’s important for us to select tools and processes that allow us to mitigate if not eliminate the above problems.