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How Centralization Decisions Create Friction, Increase Cycle Time, and Cost Money, Part 1

Johanna Rothman

You know who that “overhead” is: the people who support the business, such as finance and HR. The musical chairs game focuses on resource efficiency. It disregards flow efficiency , management experience, and how the best managers support their teams. And, the managers. Each department also had their assistant.)

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Here’s what to think about When Creating a Forward-Looking ESG Strategy

Brimstone Consulting

A forward-looking ESG strategy deepens customer relationships and loyalty, improves the ability to attract and retain talent, reduces regulatory risk, increases the ability to attract capital, and results in increased resilience, driven by a more nuanced understanding of stakeholder expectations.

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Synergy Unleashed: The Power of Great Teamwork

Rick Conlow

Our assessment identified a silo mentality throughout the organization and minimal leadership development or training. We addressed the issues with new communication channels, customer service and quality initiatives, on-going quality leadership training for all leaders (executives, too), and team development applications.

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Starting A New Company? Do You Need Help? It Is Available

Business Consulting Agency

Capital/Financing. Operational Efficiency. Leadership/Talent. Logos/Graphic Design. Contract Negotiations. Social Media/Blogging. Licensing/Certification. Regulatory Compliance. Promotional Collateral. Strategic Alliances/Triangulation. Mergers/Acquisitions. Expansions/Consolidations. International Localization.

Company 52
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7 Critical Success Factors for Project Based Firms to Consider in 2024

Progressus

According to PWC , talent, technology and data will set winning professional services firms apart from the competition. Human experts (talent) – and the knowledge and skills they bring to the table – are responsible for generating business value and differentiating their firm from the competition. Retain talent? Market trends?

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Response to Ram Charan HBR Article – “It’s Time To Split HR Up”

Kates Kesler

Despite stated aspirations to be forward looking thought partners on matters of strategy, organization, and talent, the HR function is often caught up in core administration work. The reality is that the creation of leadership and organization capabilities often has a strong execution component.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

When seeking new talent, Oliver Wyman’s consulting team says they are looking for employees who are driven, risky, and innovative. The firm offers consulting services including strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. Corporate and Finance and Advisory.