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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

It is worth noting that the exact extent of remote work adoption varies across countries, industries, and individual company policies. Urban planners argue that a shift towards remote work may harm industries reliant on office spaces and negatively impact local economies that depend on foot traffic from office workers.

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Consulting – Where Learning Never Stops

Tom Spencer

During the recruiting process, it was interesting to hear consultants talk about how much of their job is about conducting learning activities. I am specifically talking about structured formal learning events such as classroom learning (including online), instructor led workshops, and interactive lectures. Off-site learning.

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Conversation with A.T. Kearney

Tom Spencer

This will be of particular interest for students and recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in the management consulting industry. Kearney offers a broad range of services including Analytics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations and Strategy. Tom: When is the next round of recruitment application deadlines?

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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

In doing so, make sure you not only get a sense of the various industries their clients come from, but also read about other aspects of the company in terms of diversity and inclusion, career path and roles, and community service projects that the company puts on and sponsors. Conclusion.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

Although directors in certain industries are more aware of the threat of disruption, the widespread lack of board-level engagement in innovation processes could be a major blind spot and a potential liability. Director Recruitment and Skills. Again, we found differences among industries. Setting Priorities.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

A few years later I was recruited for a position by one of the government consulting companies who had previously made me a contingent offer. Presently, I am working with a DoD program that is contracting with a company to build and operate a drug/vaccine manufacturing facility. – Where to look for government consulting jobs.

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5 Ways to Help Employees Keep Up with Digital Transformation

Harvard Business

At L’Oréal, CEO Jean-Paul Agon signaled the company’s digital transformation when he recruited Lubomira Rochet to be the chief digital officer and a member of the executive team. The team was structured to operate like a startup, with a particular focus on user research, feedback, and a commitment to lean operations.

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