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Consultant, Contractor, Freelancer - Labels Matter!

Successful Independent Consulting

If you were a hotel chain, would you be a Motel 6, Courtyard by Marriott, or a Ritz-Carlton? Consultants are senior-level people, well-versed in the art and science of the domain in which we consult, be that change leadership or system architecture. Freelancers use artistic or technical skill to generate work products.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

The proven benefits of innovation include: increased competitive advantage improved operational productivity reduced costs and increased revenue improved commercial value enhanced problem-solving One modern innovation that is impressive to watch is SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 (watch the video below). References: Beswick, C., Bishop, D., &

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The Myth of a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

Challenger safety – This is the last stage when others are able to provide constructive criticism and engage in productive conflict without fear of exclusion or retaliation. As you work on building new leadership habits , it is not uncommon to feel stuck. This is the stage where individuals can innovate.

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We May Not Have a Clear Path, But We Each Have One

Harmonious Workplaces

I did this while attending UChicago and picking up extra cash cleaning industrial carpets, being a production artist for GES Exposition Services during the summer, or working a Blockbuster. L&D, goal-setting theory of motivation, and leadership training took shape during those five years with the band.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

As usual getting into McKinsey is tough, but it’s even tougher in NYC – with many target recruiting schools nearby and hundreds of aspirants swarming to locate in NY, it’s a highly competitive office. The main industries served out of New York include Public Services, Products, and not surprisingly, the Financial Industry.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in Washington, DC

Management Consulted

Close to the Capitol, its office serves dynamic clients in a mix of industries including healthcare, aerospace, defense, and consumer products. The Washington, DC office’s recruitment team hires highly intelligent people who start as great communicators but are trainable. The leadership set you up for success.

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What the Best Transformational Leaders Do

Harvard Business

How successful has the company been at creating new products, services, and business models? We recruited a panel of expert judges (see the list below), who evaluated the companies through the lens of their own expertise and gauged which transformations were most durable and had the highest impact in their industries.