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So you want to be a manager? Questions to ask before seeking that promotion

The Management Centre

Interpersonal/relational skills and emotional intelligence How do I relate to other people? How emotionally intelligent am I? Attitude toward meetings How do I feel about attending and leading meetings? How would my energy and motivation be impacted by regular back-to-back meetings?

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

Mentorship can last for a few meetings or for many years. In order to build a support network, look for ways to help team members who are both more junior and more senior than you, and consider organizing virtual meetings or grabbing coffees to discuss issues outside of work. Recruiting is tough, regardless of profession or industry.

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The Importance of a First Impression

Tom Spencer

However, one observation that I have made as both a potential hire looking for a job and as a consultant guiding others is that oftentimes, we are not prepared for an encounter or a meeting that might make all the difference in our careers. Make sure you put your “emotional intelligence” hat on and gauge where the conversation is going.

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Consulting Networking: 6 Best Practice Guidelines

Tom Spencer

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. What can inspire a more productive conversation with a consultant or recruiter is helping them understand how you might be an asset to the firm. Referral to a recruiter.

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Preventing the Exodus of Quiet Quitting at Work

Rick Conlow

Losing talented and experienced employees is costly for an organization in terms of recruitment, training, and knowledge transfer. Customer dissatisfaction: Disengaged employees are less likely to provide excellent customer service or go the extra mile to meet customer needs.

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Synergy Unleashed: The Power of Great Teamwork

Rick Conlow

Employees may struggle to perform their tasks or meet deadlines due to a lack of information or coordination, leading to poor attitudes. High turnover incurs costs for recruiting, training, and onboarding new employees, as well as potential disruptions to workflow and productivity. Others just do not care.

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2016 Top 10 U.S. MBA programs for Management Consulting

Management Consulted

The Class of 2015 had a full 35% of its graduates accept offers in the consulting field, and Kellogg has become a hot recruiting spot across top firms – but especially for McKinsey. Kellogg has also recently placed a focus on recruiting more women in to its program, and women made up 35% of the Class of 2015.