Tom Spencer

AUGUST 25, 2023

It is much easier to invoice clients for an hour of work than for a few PowerPoint slides that may not have even made their way into the final edit of the client presentation. Consulting firms also need to invest heavily in a range of educational and training opportunities. The reason for this is obvious.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Personally, I knew I wanted to get into an industry that understood the “why” and “how” of problem solving. Consultants will not only consider the specific problem that a client has but also look at the entire company, how it operates, and what is happening in the industry and broader business environment. Final thoughts.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Similarly, every presenter needs to have their own "toolbox" of skills and strategies for presenting in a variety of situations. Just like with a good book, a good presentation starts with a hook or something that grabs your audience's attention. Every construction job requires a different set of tools. A Hook or Attention Grab.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 23, 2022

These materials serve multiple purposes including as a visual presentation aid, material that can be shared with executives, and training material for team members. A standout slide deck can be shared without presentation, easily transfers information to its reader, and is concise yet comprehensive. Accumulate Information.

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Rick Conlow

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This customer experience training video will share the state-of-the-art in the field. Leaders focus more on their industry, finances, profitability, and marketing, they are not experts in helping customers. You will learn about: Current industry results 10 reasons companies fail to get better. Most try and end up failing.

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Rick Conlow

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

This customer experience training video will share the state of the art in the field. However, executives are focused on their industry, finances, marketing, and profitability. Today, to lead in an industry a company must be stellar in their online marketing and any customer contact digitally or personal. A few excel at it.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Sales Training Design Best Practices Matter. Sales training design best practices matter a great deal. Why go through the expense, effort, and time to provide business sales training for your sales force if it is does not improve sales performance? Follow the sales training design best practices below to make the training count.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to education and training, it’s no secret there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. A training program that resonates with one may leave another feeling lost, which is why creating customized lessons is vital for your business’s success. Each learner has unique goals, interests, preferences, and abilities.

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The Consultants Peer Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yesterday I was a presenter on a national Zoom ‘webinar’ on the ‘High Cost of Ethics Lapses’ in the management consulting profession. I was presenting on several of the very high profile, high-cost lapses that have hit the media. McKinsey, fined nearly $1bn for their involvement with opioid ‘crisis.’

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

As the American health system continues to find ways to improve care and do so at a lower cost, one of the most costly aspects for the healthcare industry is high administrative costs due to low healthcare literacy. After presenting a message to the patient and their family, doctors should check in with everyone to assess their understanding.

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The Consultants Peer Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Sixth in a Series How to Differentiate Yourself and Your Consultancy Training in International Standards of Consulting By David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF In addition to the four blogs in the series presented before, another way to further differentiate your consulting is to get training in ISO 20700. Used as a Differentiator?

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Steve Shu Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2017

As I see it, the traditional segment of the management consulting industry values MBAs primarily because it facilitates a plug-and-play kind of model where people are interchangeable and can start working on a broad swathe of business problems. This answer is reproduced from a question that I was asked on Quora.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

This article explores how consulting firms can support companies in realizing the benefits of clean teach, and presents five specific examples of how consulting firms can adapt their services to help organizations embrace clean tech solutions. Here are five opportunities for consulting firms to serve clients in the clean tech space.

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LSA Global

MARCH 10, 2019

Why Measure Training? Are corporate training metrics simply an exercise in futility that pleases training experts and HR but otherwise has no meaningful value to the business? If you are only measuring training satisfaction, hours, costs, participants, programs etc. Proficiency: How good are they at it? The Bottom Line.

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Harmonious Workplaces

MARCH 2, 2024

She presented Lisa with another less difficult piece. This ancient art form, when applied within the context of modern organizations, has the unique ability to bridge the temporal divide, linking the rich legacy of the past with the vibrant potential of the present and future (Kaye & Jacobson, 1999). References Apolinski, L. &

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Rick Conlow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

13 Reasons Managers Fail at Coaching Check out these thirteen reasons managers may struggle or fail at coaching: Lack of Training and Skill: Corporations promote managers based on their technical expertise or job performance but may not receive proper training in coaching skills. This means enhancing your career and team’s success.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 12, 2024

Business startup consultants bring expertise and industry knowledge to the table, assisting entrepreneurs in navigating these initial challenges effectively. Consultants evaluate market trends, competitive landscapes, target demographics, consumer preferences, and industry dynamics to identify market opportunities and assess feasibility.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming various industries, including renewable energy. Consulting firms can also develop a roadmap to outline the steps required for successful integration, including technology acquisition, data collection and analysis, and training of personnel.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

But the truth is - our industry shop talk isn't their industry shop talk. You may feel that your industry-speak makes you come across as smart but what it does is it makes your clients feel dumb. As former leaders, we are trained to speak corporate. They don't share your vocabulary. Which is NEVER engaging.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

Listing these is an important part of putting things into context, focusing on the present, and being thankful for what you have. This is also the time when the greatest opportunities present themselves. What kind of opportunities present themselves in the post-pandemic world? Be creative. Think outside the box. Final thoughts.

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The Consultants Peer Group

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In this series I have outlined not only these very public ethics lapses but also present five ways you, as a management consulting professional, can distance, or differentiate, you and your practice from others who are not so inclined. Are you trained in an international ISO standard as relates to management consulting?

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Epicflow

APRIL 6, 2022

How can aerospace and defense organizations respond to present-day uncertainty and manage constant change? In particular, AI is used in the defense sector for training the military, creating advanced weapons, surveillance purposes, and providing cybersecurity. Let’s explore how 3D printing is applied in the industry. .

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 25, 2024

Starting a new business venture is an exciting journey filled with potential, but it also presents numerous challenges. Market Research and Analysis Consultants conduct thorough market research, identifying target audiences, competitors, and industry trends. Launching startup ventures can be done with better results.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

Even though these people were in a different industry, they experienced the same challenges growing a business. He targeted clients by industry sector online, created avatars for marketing, and realized he was comfortable working with companies that turnover about 2-3 million pounds. Not finding your niche is a classic mistake!

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 26, 2023

However, because sales are ever-evolving and new technologies are being introduced consistently, it’s important to keep the training far beyond just an annual workshop or two. If not careful, training can become incredibly dull for the trainees, dramatically decreasing their retention rates. However, it goes far beyond that.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

When someone commutes by train, they’re giving up control over the journey. On one hand, that means that they can’t actively impact how fast the train arrives. On the other hand, it means that they don’t have to be fully present and in command of all the decisions involved.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Simply put, after the screening, interviewing, onboarding and training process, companies have already figured out where to place potential candidates based on their skills and competencies rather than the respective degree they have studied. You may identify an industry you want to specialize in, but don’t close the door to other industries.

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I presented five problems associated with the commonly accepted ‘standard’ consulting proposal – the kind that can be found online with a simple search. This individual, like so many solopreneurs, had come from within an industry that they now intend to consult to. In Proposals Part 1: Why They are a Waste? your skills and knowledge.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The travel and hospitality industries have been decimated, stock markets around the world have tanked, and governments struggle to combat this devil on so many fronts. If the firms don’t have a strong balance sheet, if they foresee a potential cash flow problem, or if they have clients in particularly hard hit industries, I’d be concerned.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 6, 2024

Morial Convention Center, is one of the most anticipated gatherings in the L&D industry, attracting professionals worldwide to explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of workplace learning. This event, held at the Ernest N. Click here to register for a complimentary expo pass.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

When it comes to creating a more data-and-analytics-driven workforce, many companies make the mistake of conflating analytics training with data adoption. While training is indeed critical, having an adoption plan in place is even more essential. Build certification into your training. Consider training a starting point.

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2017

One of the most common ways that companies attempt to address organizational diversity is through formal training. This has led to pessimism regarding diversity training, with some claiming it simply doesn’t work. These effects persisted even when outcomes were measured eight months after training.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

How many times have you had to watch your company’s latest cybersecurity training video? An entire industry now exists to train us humans to be smarter in how we operate computers, and yet the number of cybersecurity incidents continues to rise. Are we impossible to train? Are the hackers always one step ahead?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2018

Well, consulting could possibly be a solution as it offers the opportunity to wear many hats within multiple industries, functional areas, and geographies. Training, training, training. Consultants are the greatest assets of a consulting firm so they are heavily trained with both “hard” and “soft” skills.

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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 24, 2023

In the fast-paced world of education and training, the saying “knowledge is power” has never rung truer. They understand that education and training are ever-evolving, and to create impactful learning experiences for businesses, their team must stay on top of this change.

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Chad Barr

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Education and Training : AI can revolutionize learning experiences, catering to individual styles and amplifying our capabilities. The future is here, and it’s time for all of us to seize the extraordinary opportunities it presents. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In the aviation industry, miscommunication can be fatal. Since 2001, English has been the international language of pilots and air traffic controllers, and airlines across the world have invested in English training programs for pilots, flight attendants, and other customer-facing staff. There are wide skills gaps between industries.

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