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Tailoring the ISO 20700 Checklist to Your Consulting Projects

Effective Managers

The simplified checklist for small-scale projects ensures efficiency without compromising on quality by zeroing in on those aspects of the ISO 20700 standard that would apply. Large-scale Projects: For larger, more complex projects, the checklist is expanded to prompt more detailed discussions with he client.

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List of economic consulting firms in Hong Kong

Tom Spencer

Through its economics and planning service Arup focuses on creating sustainable, efficient and culturally-appropriate businesses and places. FTI offers services in 5 main practice areas: Corporate Finance/Restructuring, Economic Consulting, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications, and Technology. FTI Consulting.

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Intellectual Property. There is a big focus (based on general litigation trends and market sizes) on healthcare/life sciences/pharma, food manufacturing, intellectual property, TMT, and consumer goods. Many former employees go on to programs in business, finance, economics and law. Corporate Governance. Securities.

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The Questions Executives Should Ask About 3D Printing

Harvard Business

Leaders of corporate strategic development need to analyze all of these considerations and be prepared for disruption to ripple through many functions — not just product development and manufacturing, but also finance, tax, legal, human resources, and IT. As an example of the complications ahead, let’s look at taxes.

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Clean Energy Transition: Business Risks and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

Wood was not necessarily phased out, as much as just naturally replaced by coal, which represented a more efficient and denser source of energy. This will increase energy use efficiency, make it possible to incorporate intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, and effectively manage fluctuating energy demand.

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Patent Trolling Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Moving to Delaware

Harvard Business

During that period, defendants often have problems with financing or suppliers, and sometimes face injunctions, forcing them to settle even lawsuits they most likely would have won. The Delaware patent lawsuit docket is already packed , so delays will be significant.

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How Multinationals Can Adapt to a Political Mood That Doesn’t Care for Them at All

Harvard Business

Lean cost models that make use of globally centralized control functions (finance, compliance, legal, risk) will no longer be deemed sufficient. The business model in which intellectual property is used will need to be tailored to the regulations and political imperatives of the countries where it is deployed. ”