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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. They are temporary responses to the pandemic, rather than trends that will become part of normal operations after the COVID pandemic comes to an end. Lack of physical engagement with clients has added challenges.

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 Consultant or Vendor? Pick only one!

Women in Consulting

But they operate very differently in that marketplace. It might be a course in time management or project management or a one-day team building retreat. You can highlight a concrete event or service. Consultants and vendors both bring expertise to the marketplace. Role of a Vendor.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills. However, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks and allocate their time efficiently. Employees may become distracted by household chores, personal obligations, or the temptation to engage in non-work-related activities.

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The Tragic Crash of Flight AF447 Shows the Unlikely but Catastrophic Consequences of Automation

Harvard Business

Such incidents are typically triggered by unexpected, unusual events – often comprising multiple conditions that rarely occur together – that fall outside of the normal repertoire of pilot experience. Commercial aircraft fly on autopilot for much of the time. Automation on the Flight Deck.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

In the uncommon event that your understanding differs from what you hear from one or more references, ask the candidate to explain. If Richard was hired, he was going to work remotely at least part of the time, and several team members wanted to learn more about Richard’s time management and organizational skills.