Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2025

In a rapidly shifting business landscape, with advances like AI, quantum computing, advanced robotics, blockchain, and gene editing, spending valuable time and resources developing a strategically useless plan may be more damaging than having no strategy at all. Without alignment across stakeholders, even the best ideas can stall.

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Resources Strategy& Strategy Strategy 88

Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 11, 2017

Why you should become a consultant. I speak to a lot of people who think about becoming a consultant. But as a consultant you can shape the kind of work you do. These days the only projects I work on are projects that I’m interested in; and this is what can happen for you too once you make the move to consultancy.

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Consulting Course Sports Healthcare 136

Jacq Hackett Consulting

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

For those of us who’ve moved from the public sector into consulting, thinking of ourselves as a ‘business’ might be counter-intuitive, and the concept of ‘developing a brand’ for our business, daunting. ace consulting] or very common [e.g. john smith consulting’] it’s likely to be pretty cheap.

Consulting 120

Consulting How To Video Healthcare 120

Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

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Data Consulting Agile Industry 106

Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

When is the last time you read a helpful blog article that gave you actionable advice to improve your consulting business? Did you know that there are consultant-specific blogs that host such advice? Although books are a fantastic way for consultants to learn how to run a more profitable business — blogs can be just as helpful.

Consulting 120

Consulting Journal Marketing Resources 120

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Everyone is trying to do more with less, and to help them achieve this goal, organizations are leaning in to their learning and development programs to help them fill that gap. Headquartered in Boston, MA, Bain & Company is listed as the best place to work in Glassdoor’s 2017 awards list. Boston Consulting Group.

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Training Training Examples Boston Consulting Group 165

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Business organisations and management consultants have long had a contractual rather than an employer/employee relationship. In 2017, Warton published an article that highlighted the rise of contractual workers in both the private and public sectors. They also need to manage their own training, resource development, and financing.

Consulting 97

Consulting Accenture Industry Talent 97

SkillQuo

APRIL 3, 2018

The consulting industry has had some interesting developments within the past year. Below is an examination of some key consulting trends that 2017 may bring. The Evolving Image of the Consulting Firm and Consultant. Some firms are even dropping the words “consulting” and “services” from their company names.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

MAY 7, 2018

When you first start out as a consultant the prospect of having to sell your services can be daunting. And if you think this is something that only affects you, then you might be surprised to hear that a lot of my Solo Consultant Masterclass students have been in the same boat. Develop a brand. But now it’s important.

Marketing 120

Marketing Consulting Healthcare Development 120

Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. How will I figure out ‘how to’ consult? For more advice about the first 10 things you need to do when you start consulting download my free cheat sheet. Many people who have stellar careers behind them leave employment and set up as consultants.

Management 136

Management Course Consulting Healthcare 136

Rick Conlow

JUNE 13, 2021

Incredibly, in 2017, men in most nationalities still believe that they are superior to women. Most of the women that I have engaged through LinkedIn or consulting projects continually exhibit the qualities of Elizabeth Blackwell. Over 140 micro-learning and career development resources at your fingertips!

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eBook Leadership Study Training 131

Jacq Hackett Consulting

MAY 7, 2018

When you first start out as a consultant the prospect of having to sell your services can be daunting. And if you think this is something that only affects you, then you might be surprised to hear that a lot of my Solo Consultant Masterclass students have been in the same boat. Develop a brand. But now it’s important.

Marketing 120

Marketing Video Consulting Healthcare 120

Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 27, 2022

When companies look for a competitive advantage, there is often talk about making leadership development investments. But during these conversations, leadership development programs are typically questioned. The truth is that leadership is more than a position, and event-driven development often fails to create lasting change.

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Development Leadership Journal Study 59

Jacq Hackett Consulting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

There’s a lot of writing to be done as a consultant – it’s a core consulting skill. Over the years I’ve heard many stories from my clients about their frustration with the poor quality of reports delivered by [other] consultants. Now you’re a consultant it’s time to go back to basics and simply say it how it is.

Report 120

Report Case Interview Consulting Course 120

Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Maybe you're skeptical of whether it is possible to develop a creative and innovative team and believe you should just hire for it. A common argument presented in support of team development is that if people were born with creativity, we would observe more consistency in creativity among team members.

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How To Development Journal Culture 85

Jerry Fletcher

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Income inequality is the most significant factor in developed countries like the USA 56% of the population worldwide believe that Capitalism does more harm than good in today’s world 83% of employees fear losing their jobs Government and media are perceived to be incompetent and unethical Business is seen as the only competent institution.

Marketing 69

Marketing Consulting Ethics Survey 69

Harvard Business

APRIL 25, 2017

Drucker Forum 2017: Growth and Inclusive Prosperity. This article is one in a series related to the 9th Global Peter Drucker Forum, taking place in November 2017 in Vienna, Austria. Could we make growth more inclusive?” ” That’s a huge question, and I hope it’s a catalytic one.

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Apparel Chemicals Journal Agile 109

Jacq Hackett Consulting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

There’s a lot of writing to be done as a consultant – it’s a core consulting skill. Over the years I’ve heard many stories from my clients about their frustration with the poor quality of reports delivered by [other] consultants. Now you’re a consultant it’s time to go back to basics and simply say it how it is.

Report 120

Report Video Case Interview Consulting 120

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2015

Consulting. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems. This will be of particular interest for students and recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in the management consulting industry.

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Harvard Business

MAY 12, 2017

That’s why so many, lured by the promise of flexible hours, higher rates, and location independence, are intrigued by the idea of becoming a consultant or coach when they retire from their “official” career. Here are five things to keep in mind if you’d like to become a consultant or coach after you retire.

Consulting 78

Consulting How To Recruiting Recruitment 78

Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. How will I figure out ‘how to’ consult? For more advice about the first 10 things you need to do when you start consulting download my free cheat sheet. Many people who have stellar careers behind them leave employment and set up as consultants.

Management 120

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UPD Consulting

JANUARY 29, 2024

But these developments, predictably, have brought considerable backlash. One 2017 study found that teams with ample gender, age, and geographical diversity outperformed individual decision making 87 percent of the time, compared with a 58 percent rate by all-male teams of similar age and geographic distribution.

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Culture Study Report Company 105

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. BULGER PARTNERS.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Include a basic project plan in your consultancy proposal. Here’s what to cover.

Strategy 120

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Include a basic project plan in your consultancy proposal. Here’s what to cover.

Strategy 120

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Management 120

Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2018

And, will they shake up the trillion-dollar corporate consulting and advisory industry? Corporations buy and employ human advice from many wise advisors—consultants, lawyers, investment bankers—in the same fashion that investors did in the past. Assessing the opportunities and the potential pitfalls.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Consulting 72

Harvard Business

AUGUST 17, 2017

As any compensation consultant will tell you, comp plans can address only so many metrics. So far in 2017, our firm, Semler Brossy, has identified 200 shareholder proposals on the environment among the Russell 3000 companies, already exceeding 2016’s total. Over the next decade, quality levels improved substantially.

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Metrics Government Energy Company 133

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

In late 2017, IMImobile, a global cloud communications software and solutions provider, acquired Healthcare Communications , a patient services provider. Walmart’s accessibility and wide range of consumers, especially among aging populations, would make it a logical partner for the development of chronic care models. Image: Pexels.

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Healthcare Industry Insurance Insurance 120

Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 25, 2018

Consulting lead generation isn’t easy, especially when done online. Now, B2B decision makers are actively looking for consultants online, and your digital presence can be a huge part of how you generate new conversations with buyers. Learn a framework for discovering which method is best for your consulting business.

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Consulting Advertising Case Interview Conference 68

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 29, 2020

We can construct a regression equation that considers the proportion of investments in different marketing channels and develop an algorithm to maximize revenues. Marketing data for the product is available for October to December 2017 (table below). * Multiplicative regression. Consider Product ABC from a leading retailer.

Marketing 97

Marketing ROI Sales Advertising 97

Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

The following 7 categories of people have 8 days left to apply at McKinsey for a full-time position (provided they finish their programs in 2017/2018): PhDs. For most aspiring consultants, McKinsey is the gold standard. The post 7 People who NEED to apply to McKinsey in the next 8 days appeared first on Management Consulted.

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McKinsey Case Interview Interviews Resumes 100

QEmploy

JULY 16, 2019

Why consulting? This guide contains everything you need to know about being a freelance consultant, answer the questions you might have, and tell you what to be aware of. This guide works for everyone who thinks about getting into consulting, but also for current consultants who might have some questions. Why consulting?

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Survey 64

Women in Consulting

JULY 18, 2017

Every year, Women In Consulting conducts research into best practices for consulting. Here’s a data point from the upcoming final report: This year, more leading consultants are writing blog posts and books to develop thought leadership. Writing, authority, and your personal brand. By: Anne Janzer.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Since the advent of Bitcoin in 2008, digital currency has been a growing trend and a growing area of interest for consultants, businesses, fintech investors, central banks, and governments. An unregulated digital currency is controlled not by a central bank but by its developers, founding organization, or network protocol.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 18, 2018

But “carebots” and other robotic helpers also are being developed, not only for aging patients but also for caregivers themselves. Robotic aids being developed by companies such as Cyberdyne and Panasonic involve exoskeletons to help caregivers handle patients without strain.

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Government Industry Pharmaceuticals Trends 96