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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. However, extensive energy can be spent learning the political dynamics, internal processes, and even standard operating procedures for software tools. He previously worked in a major management consulting firm.

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Using the Right Performance Metrics: Watch out for P&Ls

Kates Kesler

Historically, P&L’s attached to each line of business (LOB) led to siloed offerings that focused management energy on individual profit targets. As an example, we recently worked with a healthcare company that contains product/service lines of business (LOB’s). Note, each leader is still responsible for one LOB.

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How To Get The Attention Of Top Executives: The “Sidestep” Method

Tsavo Neal

Instead, they rely on a small army of advisors who provide specialized knowledge based on their qualifications, experience, and skills. These “influencers” need to stay up to date on the issues that affect their area of expertise, so that they can offer good advice and answer probing questions, from senior management.

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So, you’ve built a new capability, but no one uses it! What gives?

Kates Kesler

Cari should focus her energy on a few high value linkages where collaboration between her group and others will build credibility and momentum. Even if using the capability may save time, it requires an upfront investment of energy by the new adopters. The right connections have to be designed, however.

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What does the future of cryptocurrency and NFTs look like in the financial space?

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The market has already seen challenges, particularly in the financial services space where customers are investing large amounts of wealth, time, and energy into cryptocurrencies. What are we doing wrong? Customers choosing to explore new avenues and sources of wealth crave fast, personal, and secure services.

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Could Your Business Use an Advisory Board?

IMC USA

If retired, outsiders may lack the energy to productively serve your board. But if your business needs perspective, bringing in some outside professional assistance can help solve persistent problems and introduce new ideas into your company’s knowledge base. Use the Pluses.

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Reasons for Today's Stress Pandemic (and Why High-Achieving Women Suffer the Most)

Consulting Matters

” Or as former Merrill Lynch managing director Roseann Palmieri says, “I’m at the table. The physical strength of men was no longer needed to accomplish knowledge based work and so the bonafide job qualifications were leveled. I made it it.