Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This scene encapsulates a shifting paradigm in management consulting, where the ascendancy of cultural diversity and inclusion is shaping our collective approach to the challenges […] The post Embracing Diversity in Global Management Consulting first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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UPD Consulting

APRIL 26, 2024

That’s why at UPD, we propose an innovative approach that cities can take to combat these inequities. To learn more, read about our program here. The post Owning Our Future: A Solution to the Property Ownership Gap appeared first on UPD Consulting. times the wealth of Black households and 5.1 Because we can fix the future.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Greater social impact is very much in our hearts too, so we were delighted when Calico reached out to see how we could support their managers. Chris: In my role, I’m responsible for the growth and development of our incredible team members. Every action they take is driven by their mission to help people live their best lives.

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Henry DeVries

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Award-winning ad agency executive Tom Martin says the approach to business development, especially for a company or individual selling professional services based on intellectual capabilities, has to change. Martin tells us why and offers advice as to where our business development focus should be.

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Rick Conlow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As Author Ann McGee Cooper declared, “The true heroes of the new millennium will be servant leaders, quietly working out of the spotlight to transform our world.” One of our clients does business in a tough competitive industry. Our partnership with them included servant leadership training. And the expertise of the coach.

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The Management Centre

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Our insecurities, perceived weaknesses, motivations and goals can all stop us from being assertive when we need to be. When we take this aggressive approach, we’re enabling our voice to be heard, but we’re not respecting or listening to the other person. We might display grumpy, sulky or moody behaviour.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 29, 2023

First, online training is a convenient approach to continuing education in the workplace. Plus, learners can proceed at their own pace, allowing those who need more time the flexibility to adjust their approach. Finally, online training is a budget-friendly approach. Companies don’t have to coordinate in-person sessions.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2023

During our research, we asked cybersecurity leaders, board directors and other subject matter experts about board cybersecurity discussions and the reporting given to boards in preparation for these discussions. All respondents had strong opinions about cybersecurity boardroom discussions.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MAY 2, 2023

Discover the benefits of strategic planning facilitation in our comprehensive guide. Whether you're organizing a virtual or in-person meeting and whether you prefer a DIY approach or professional assistance, we've got you covered. If you're seeking a facilitator with a proven process, we invite you to explore our services.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 20, 2021

Imagine our surprise as we learned that many teams had to use a “standard” board. In our experience, too few teams can do any of that (regardless of their location). The board problem is the same problem as “Everyone must use agile,” even if an agile approach is wrong for your team. Start now.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this episode of our weekly live series “The New World of Work,” Seidman provides insights and inspiration about what good, moral leadership looks like these days — in an era of perpetual disruption. His central message is that the old leadership approach no longer works. He has a point.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 5, 2023

If we understand our boundaries and constraints, we can trade off the various risks in the project. And these risks affect our lifecycle choices. We can use a serial approach on all problems that are totally deterministic, those on the left of the continuum. See Manage It! Which Lifecycle to Choose?

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Henry DeVries

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“We need to approach our video meetings with the same level of care and intentionality as we do our in-person meetings,” says Patrick McGowan, who works with people who want to level up their video presence. How we show up defines us and defines our personal brand.”.

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The Management Centre

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This co-creation approach has some real benefits – participants are engaged early on, and we can understand exactly what their management challenges are and ensure the training is tailored to meet their needs. We also find out what their teams are like, and what approach might help them best. Well done Bob, you management softy!

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

I'm suggesting that a new approach is desperately needed. Organizations and leaders need to evolve strategic thinking and planning approaches to go beyond what is already understood. For example, you could ask, “How may generative AI affect our organization, what should we do, and when? References: Chermack, T. Cornish, E.

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The Management Centre

JULY 28, 2023

In this blog, Director, Laura Slater looks at common problems with projects, and gives an overview of =mc ’s approach to Project Rationale. If you would like to know about the other 5 elements in the model, find out more on our Project Management training programme or speak to one of our consultants about in-house training.

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Harmonious Workplaces

MARCH 2, 2024

My wife Lisa and I chatted this morning about various things on our minds. Lisa teaches music in middle school, and our conversation centered around motivation and our kids in the face of adversity. She told me a story of a pivotal point in her life related to our discussion. Why did I share this story?

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Our trainer, Alan Landers , a consultant with more than 40 years of experience, discussed a wide variety of topics, including change management models, the history of OD and change management, and theories based on research. Change readiness, a proactive approach, equips organizations to navigate these transitions smoothly.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 19, 2021

So when does it make sense to customize your agile approach to gain a strategic advantage? They want an agile approach, so they started with Scrum. We don't think we need to be “religious” about our agile approach as long as we get the benefit. ” SmallCo started with a Buy approach.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As we approach the end of 2022, it's a good time to reflect on the year that has passed. We've also grown as a company, and we're excited to provide even more value for our clients going forward. If you're taking a break over the holidays, this could be the ideal time to reflect on your year's highs and lows.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 9, 2023

Resources to Accelerate Your Career Also, see our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website -over 250 resources. Finally, check out our newest self-directed leadership training: 21 Servant Leadership Training Lessons. Research shows it is the most effective leadership approach.

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Alan Weiss

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Our two-acre pond flooded over the driveway and nearly up to our bridge. That kind of cleansing is good for our businesses as well. We tend to operate with a lot of “decaying” stuff underneath us that we never bother to get rid of: obsolete approaches, irrelevant files, “necessary evils,” and so forth.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I won't address our need for personal silver bullets in this post, but they certainly exist, too.) Silver Bullets Don't Exist But Tools Might Help We have at least two tools that can support faster learning: agile approaches and AI. Agile approaches work, especially if you focus on reducing cycle time. Tools might help us.

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Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2023

In today’s world a host of issues are eating away at our connections with each other: Lack of focus, high-speed interactions, political polarization seeping into professional interactions, lack of trust.

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The Management Centre

MARCH 26, 2021

On our management programmes we regularly discuss what it means to be a great manager. We want our managers to provide us with a sense of direction. We want our managers to be approachable. We want our managers to do what they say they will, to behave as they expect others to behave, and to be honest and fair.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 2, 2023

One of the biggest challenges participants talk about on our management training courses is ‘I just don’t know how to say no.’ We work in collaboration with our teams and the organisation and we can’t just shut ourselves off, however much we wish we could sometimes. Ah, yes – you’re not alone. What’s Next?

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We often withhold our preferences in an attempt to be more likable — but research shows that this approach can often backfire.

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The Management Centre

JULY 5, 2023

Here at =mc we encourage every participant we meet on our programmes to get in touch if they have specific issues they want to follow up on. In this regular feature, we share some of those challenges, and our advice, for dealing with them. Our work has become increasingly complex – which is also exciting.

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On the Brink Podcast

MARCH 13, 2023

Julia is from the UK and has developed an exciting and valuable approach to helping people find happiness, success and fulfillment. You are going to find our discussion itself very interesting. Her book is entitled Five Ways to Focus and we discuss it as a starting point to help people better understand themselves.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A heavily top-down approach might have worked in the past but this style of boss management is increasingly ineffective and alienating to employees. While most companies are already adopting a version of lead management, it is pertinent to keep this distinction fresh in our minds, particularly as we step into managerial roles.

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Chad Barr

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Branding : A calendar aids in improving content quality, thereby strengthening our brand identity. Focused Campaigns : It guides the creation of impactful campaigns, driving growth for both our clients and our businesses. Consistency : Regular posts, orchestrated via a calendar, enhance audience awareness, growth, and retention.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 4, 2022

Part of the answer is to understand we all have our preferred approach to – or style of – leadership. Sometimes our preference effortlessly keys into what the team needs, and members seem motivated and responsive. And most importantly: adapt your approach to get the best possible results from the people you manage.

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Seth Godin Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

We use them to leverage our effort, but we don’t trust them to do things that they’re not good at. In my experience, the most useful approaches to AI are: Ask clearly bounded questions, where you can easily inspect the results. These are useful tools, but they don’t pretend to be well-informed or wise.

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Rick Conlow

JULY 20, 2021

Servant leadership reflects an approach that challenges traditional leadership practices today. Now, it is not a milk toast approach to leadership as some think. The true heroes of the new millennium will be servant leaders, quietly working out of the spotlight to transform our world.” The goal is to serve. Ann McGee-Cooper.

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Rick Conlow

MAY 3, 2023

To clarify, the webinars outline the precise strategies and mental approaches that separate the best leaders from the rest. As a result, you count on our strategies and delivery. Furthermore, you will gain a servant leadership approach, and other bottom-line oriented strategies. 83% eNPS, increasing EX scores 16 points.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 26, 2021

They think agile approaches are tactics and agile tools are part of their strategy. That's why they want to Buy an agile approach. Not realizing a standard agile approach is an oxymoron. Teams need to experiment and change their agile approach. When teams change their agile approach, they might want to change their board.

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Kraft Kennedy

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you’ve already ‘had it’ and are ready to find a new IT Partner, check out our 24 questions to vet an MSP. Here are the key takeaways from our conversation: 1. Martin stressed the significance of subject matter expertise, which is the foundation of the Kraft Kennedy approach.

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