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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Provide access to online training resources, virtual workshops, or conferences. Additionally, remote work creates opportunities for accessing a global talent pool, potentially reducing recruitment and relocation costs. Included training in team meetings. Also, do it yourself.

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

Tom Spencer

Make sure you take time to find who the recruiting contacts are for your region of the country or even your specific school and be comfortable reaching out to those individuals. If you happen to attend a non-target school then the next best thing would be to attend a virtual recruiting and case interview workshop.

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Conversation with A.T. Kearney

Tom Spencer

Kearney offers a broad range of services including Analytics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations and Strategy. Tom: When is the next round of recruitment application deadlines? At MBA level, we recruit from B-schools in Europe and the US as well as locally – so deadlines vary accordingly. Tom: Does A.T. Kearney: Of course!

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

Harvard Business

This isn’t all that surprising given the level of innovation activity in these sectors, but directors operating in similarly disrupted sectors should take note. Director Recruitment and Skills. Recruiting directors with technological expertise is one avenue through which boards can boost their innovative capabilities.

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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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