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The Impact of AI on the Management Consulting Industry

Tom Spencer

Consulting, like many other industries, is under threat from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). AI refers to a range of technologies that allow computers (or robots) to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.

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The Rise of AI Makes Emotional Intelligence More Important

Harvard Business

We’re talking about jobs, that, until the last few years, we couldn’t imagine being done without the participation of an actual, trained human being. Skills like persuasion, social understanding, and empathy are going to become differentiators as artificial intelligence and machine learning take over our other tasks.

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Why Young Bankers, Lawyers, and Consultants Need Emotional Intelligence

Harvard Business

Over my 40-year banking career, I’ve learned that the critical distinguishing factor for advancing in the professional services is emotional intelligence (EQ). ” Emotional intelligence matters even more today. But in order to strengthen your emotional intelligence, you have to know what it is.

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6 Current Trends in Project Management [2024]: What to Prepare for?

Epicflow

Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence involves the ability to understand and interpret one’s own emotions, express and control them as well as understand other people’s emotions and behavioral motives. In 2024 and beyond, we anticipate this trend to become more and more common. [6]

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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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Is Executive Coaching Really Worth it?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Some of the most admired companies in the Fortune 100 contribute to the $1 billion executive coaching industry. Improved Emotional Intelligence (EQ) A recent Harvard study revealed that a leader's emotional intelligence (EQ) matters more than their mental ability (IQ). Reflection improves performance.

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How to Find the Exact Words that Attract Your Clients (and Gets them Excited to Work with You)

Consulting Matters

Yes, emotions. Emotional intelligence [has become] simply new jargon for discussing our emotions. But I promise you corporate speak and industry jargon isn't your voice. So what stops us from doing what we know we need to do exactly how we need to do it? intellectually and codifying them in competency models.

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