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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

Your social life can be broader, not just dominated by your co-workers With consulting, especially since I was traveling most weeks and working 12+ hour days on average, most of my social life revolved around my colleagues. When I transitioned to a corporate role and stopped traveling weekly, I made an effort to diversify my social network.

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Purpose Behind Networking as an Aspiring Consulting

Tom Spencer

Active participation in industry events, conferences, webinars, and networking gatherings signals that a candidate is invested in staying updated on the latest industry trends and developments. She enjoys tennis, hiking, creative writing, travel, exploring new cultures, and mentoring K-12 students.

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The Perils of Internal Disruption (Part 4)

Markovitz Consulting

This week I’d like to address the disruption caused by kaizen events. What could be wrong with kaizen events? Yet, kaizen events—in which employees in a given area stop their regular work for a full week in order to improve a given process—are the epitome of disruption. Instead, the consultant stayed for a full five days.

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B2B Salespeople Need to Act More Like Travel Agents

Harvard Business

Consider what’s happened with travel: With the explosion of internet travel sites in the 2000s, consumers took charge of their own travel, and travel agencies hemorrhaged business. According to the travel and leisure marketing firm MMGY, the use of travel agents increased by 50% from 2014 to 2015.

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Introducing Michelle Joyce, My New Director of Events!

Melissa Agnes

I have recently brought Michelle Joyce on my team as my Director of Events! Together, Michelle and I hope to create the most memorable events for you and your audiences. The post Introducing Michelle Joyce, My New Director of Events! Well, I have exciting news! We look forward to making your company CRISIS-READY!

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Women Book Business Travel Earlier, Saving Companies Millions

Harvard Business

The demand for business travel is gender-independent, but men and women demonstrate different travel habits that impact the bottom line. We know from previous research that women react more strongly to unforeseen events and are more stressed than men when traveling for work. But what about when planning travel?

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Traveling for Work? You’re a Prime Target for Hackers

Harvard Business

As if the stresses and headaches of business travel weren’t enough, there’s one more thing to worry about while traveling in unfamiliar places: the security of your email. According to one report , there are 40,000 kidnap-and-ransom cases each year, many of which involve executives on business travel.

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