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Why Law Firms Need IT Policies

Kraft Kennedy

Is it acceptable to use your family computer to access your firm’s work product? The answers to these and hundreds of other questions should be documented and considered integra l to the operations of all organizations, especially in industries where work product and client data are highly sensitive, and highly valuable.

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Purpose Behind Networking as an Aspiring Consulting

Tom Spencer

Beyond making a well-informed choice, building relationships with like-minded professionals can help to foster a positive work environment and enhance productivity within the office. She enjoys tennis, hiking, creative writing, travel, exploring new cultures, and mentoring K-12 students.

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Praising Customers for Ethical Purchases Can Backfire

Harvard Business

And socially focused companies like Toms, which appeal to consumers with their “buy one, give one” promise, also praise consumers’ purchasing behavior with their altruistic tag (e.g., “With every product you purchase, TOMS will help a person in need”). But do such messages truly promote altruism?

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Transforming Governance Through Modern Technology

Tom Spencer

This can ensure that businesses operate ethically, transparently, and in the best interest of stakeholders. However, by adopting new online tools, organizations can improve efficiency by enabling smoother collaboration, more efficient information sharing, and reduced travel costs.

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What is Executive Coaching?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Affordability improves through reduced travel and associated costs. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a globally recognized association with evidence-based competency and code of ethics certification requirements. Also, the coach and client benefit from the flexibility and administrative ease in scheduling.

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How to Transition to Management Consulting after Law School

Management Consulted

Generally speaking, a lawyer’s workload is more narrow and less diverse than a consultant’s; add that in with little to no travel and minimal exposure to different industries, and many lawyers are looking for a change. You’ll be in even worse shape than a product manager at GE who’s looking to transition to consulting.

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Is Executive Coaching Really Worth it?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Executive coaches commonly use an hourly, value-based, retainer, or productized pricing. Recently, virtual coaching has become more popular and offers added convenience, service, and affordability through reduced travel and costs from associated time out of the office. He gets $250,000 per client for a year-long engagement.