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Is Stress Killing Productivity? Here's How Leaders Improve Efficiency & Wellbeing

Organizational Talent Consulting

Why you need a workplace stress reduction strategy Managing long-term stress can lower your risk for conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Many studies link gratitude with improved health, increased happiness, and decreased feelings of anxiety and depression. Here is how to begin.

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What French Bakeries Get Right About Strategy

Harvard Business

One would think that if you run a traditional consumer business that can’t compete on costs with more efficient competitors, you would want to avoid them like the plague.

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Agile Strategy Enables Significant Growth

Brimstone Consulting

CASE STUDY. Agile strategy leads to 220% increase in revenue. Following the assessment, Brimstone began by working with the leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy. The SBF ensures the entire team owns the strategy. A critical part of the process and outcome was an aligned team.

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3 Strategies to Boost Sales and Marketing Productivity

Harvard Business

A study of B2B companies found that just one in 20 was able to consistently grow sales faster than sales and marketing expenses. As companies seek to cut costs in an uncertain economy, increasing this commercial productivity is a smart strategy.

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Startup Businesses with Professional Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

Consultants conduct market research, competitor analysis, and feasibility studies to assess market opportunities, target audience needs, and competitive landscapes. They help define clear business objectives, value propositions, revenue models, and growth strategies that align with market trends and investor expectations.

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Strategy of War – Business Lessons from the Battlefield

Tom Spencer

Military strategy has long been a source of wisdom for the field of business, inspiring countless comparisons. This article will consider three examples from military history that can examined to better understand competitive strategy in the business arena. He led small but trained armies against larger enemies on many fronts.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. Keeping participant numbers limited to those who are essential to the discussion is crucial for efficiency.

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