Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In their work on purpose activation with more than 150 firms, the authors have developed three strategies to help employees maintain that connection. The second strategy is to reframe your measures of success. Think about the difference between “number of accounts added” and “number of people we are helping to improve their finances.”

Finance 254

Finance Development Strategy Strategy 254

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance, where data analysis and informed decision-making are vital, the emergence of artificial intelligence has proven to be a transformative force. This article will delve deeper into four ways in which AI is reshaping the world of finance, improving data analysis, and redefining decision-making processes.

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Finance Analysis Data Financial 78

Clarity Consultants

APRIL 16, 2025

This article explores the challenges of traditional onboarding, the benefits of eLearning solutions, and how companies can measure success. Businesses in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing can use eLearning to ensure strict adherence to industry standards and guidelines.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A review of more than 3,500 research papers shows how “field building” helps investors have a more positive impact on the environment and society.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Research 253

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

This article is designed to give you some immediate traction while still setting you up for long-term success. Exchange Cards and Suggest Next Step (Options: stay connected on LinkedIn, meet formally, send an article, etc.). Go through your network and proactively reach out with a free article or other value.

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Harvard Business

JULY 29, 2024

In any other election cycle, the predictable increase and decrease in uncertainty offers shrewd managers unique opportunities for operating, investment, and financing decisions. In the U.S., it’s normal for policy uncertainty to increase before a major election, then decrease once the results are in.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business schools must incorporate interdisciplinary approaches in their programs, combining environmental and climate science with traditional business skills like carbon accounting, strategy, and governance.

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Finance Government Change Management Financial 254

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Maybe you’re even reading this article to do so. To answer these questions, I spoke to researchers, and spent time digging through dozens of academic journal articles. Add to your list all the ways procrastinating on retirement saving could affect your social life, finances, stress, happiness, health, and so on.

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Research Strategy Strategy Strategy& 147

Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. This two part article series will provide valuable perspective for those who are considering internal strategy teams as their next career option as I unveil my personal thoughts and experiences.

Strategy 97

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Analysis 97

Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2018

Sponsored by Accenture Strategy. The people analytics team was surprised — as was finance team in that country, which had no reason to benchmark themselves against other countries and had no idea that they were such a bright spot. Insight Center. Competing in the Future. How to make your company more nimble and responsive.

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Culture Strategy Strategy Strategy& 155

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Managers tend to think about liquidity as a finance issue, but in face the behaviors of the sales and operations team — and how they communicate and work together — can have a direct affect on a company’s cash position.

Cash Flow 254

Cash Flow Marketing Company Finance 254

Consulting Success

JULY 23, 2021

They aren’t on top of their finances. Do you have a consulting invoice template that enables you to create and send professional invoices quickly? We see many consultants who are successful and generating good levels of revenue. But on the financial side, they are slow to invoice.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Now a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan, Oliver Wyman is known to give MMC its strong reputation as experts over other insurance providers because of the firm’s focus on strategy. Public Policy.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2025

This means there is likely to be huge demand for consultants with life sciences expertise to work on a range of projects from navigating the complex regulatory landscape to developing business growth strategies. Olivia Tan is a biochemistry student at Imperial College London with prior experience in business, consulting, and finance.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

In this article, we will explore the rise of digital currency, potential impacts on the global financial system, and strategies traditional financial institutions are employing to keep pace. Lets take a closer look at some of the strategies being employed by the worlds leading banks and financial firms.

Banking 88

Banking Financial System B2B 88

Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

See my earlier article for tips.) Here are some thought-starters: strategic planning, estate planning, merger integration, process reengineering, org design, diversity, digital marketing, college financing, change strategy, performance management, leadership development, executive coaching, financial planning. You get the idea.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, the authors discuss five critical actions that CEOs and other executives can take to tackle cost challenges. Leaders who take a hard, holistic look across their cost base will find opportunities to reposition their companies for future growth. But they must act boldly and decisively to achieve a competitive cost position.

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Efficiency Resources Company Finance 254

Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2017

My last article discussed working with consulting agencies to supplement your business development efforts. This article offers tips for finding work through online platforms or marketplaces like Catalant, SpareHire, and TalMix. See my article “ Friends Don’t Let Friends W-2 ”®.) Photo ID 40184079 © Ratz Attila.

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Talent Finance Consulting Development 150

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Intense competition drove centralized crypto finance platforms to take on hidden, unsustainable risks. But DeFi might offer a path forward.

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Finance Financial Marketing Strategy 179

Management Consulted

JANUARY 1, 2017

By the end of this article, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an M&A case framework master. These cases can be some of the scariest, because they test things like finance principles, but on the other hand, they’re really easy to recognize. Once again, it all comes down to finances. Missed out on Parts 1-3?

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Case Interview Interviews Intellectual Property Cash Flow 154

Harvard Business

MARCH 30, 2021

Four strategies to reduce friction between these sometimes reluctant partners.

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Finance Sales Strategy Strategy 91

Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this article I'll introduce you to five essential executive competences: Executive Presence. Creates strategies to realize the vision and values. They know how to partner well with other functional areas and leverage staff groups such as IT, HR and Finance to facilitate their work. Assess executive performance.

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Leadership Development Construction Finance 235

Harvard Business

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. After all, if you’re trying to sell a product or strategy, you need to be able to demonstrate that it is both practical and high margin. Here are some strategies to improve your financial intelligence. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers.

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Finance Balance Sheet How To Metrics 70

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As companies navigate todays complex business and geopolitical landscape, CFOs have seen risk management rise to the top of their priorities. Theyre increasingly using scenario planning as a key tool to manage risk and strategically unlock new value-creation opportunities.

Trends 250

Trends Policies Financial Tools 250

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer a niche concern; it’s a core component of corporate strategy. This article delves into the rising importance of ESG metrics, how companies are integrating them into their operations, provides leading examples, and highlights the evolving regulatory landscape.

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Metrics Ethics Government Financial 78

Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In this article I'll introduce you to five essential executive competences: Executive Presence. Creates strategies to realize the vision and values. They know how to partner well with other functional areas and leverage staff groups such as IT, HR and Finance to facilitate their work. Assess executive performance.

Leadership 213

Leadership Development Construction Finance 213

Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

I then took another internship in finance with Merrill Lynch. I also explored other areas of finance and ultimately decided that I wanted to give investment banking a shot. I moved back to Portland and started looking for analyst jobs in banking, consulting, and corporate strategy. PwC article. More from MC.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2018

Up until the 1960s, scholars viewed diversification as a valuable strategy. Kenneth Andrews, who popularized the concept of business strategy at Harvard Business School, was one of them. Despite the general trend across schools toward becoming more finance-oriented, there could have been considerable variation in what’s taught.

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Research Education Pharmaceuticals Finance 133

Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2017

The New York–based venture capital firm Union Square Ventures (USV) broadened its investment strategy so that it could buy ICOs directly. The unstoppable force of blockchain technology is barreling down on the infrastructure of modern finance. Incumbents are taking notice.

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Finance Financial Banking Capgemini 70

Harvard Business

MARCH 12, 2024

These strategies, effective in the high-paced startup environment, are also applicable to broader organizational contexts for driving innovation and growth. Research involving numerous accelerator programs and interviews with various stakeholders reveals that startups in these programs typically achieve higher funding and survival rates.

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Education Interviews Resources Research 254

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 1, 2017

These spending choices require tradeoffs, so entrepreneurs must first develop a strategy for allocating limited resources across a wide range of available options. Let’s look at one last example, this time of two associates of mine, who started with a sensible spending strategy. What is your business’ core competence?

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Examples 109

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The challenge, she said, was that these managers were highly proficient in their own disciplines such as finance, marketing, research, clinical care, and insurance reimbursement — and had demonstrated that they could manage people in these areas — but she needed them to be “bigger” leaders.

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Leadership Handbook Healthcare Emotional Intelligence 133

Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2018

Corporate strategy is complex, and the advice is expensive. This makes corporate strategy an enormous and untapped prize for “robos” and “AI-enabled” expert advice across the entire enterprise; this market is ripe for disruption much the way the financial investing industry was in 2008.

Strategy 79

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Consulting 79

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The role has one of the shortest tenures of any in the C-Suite and is often blamed for below-target growth. But recent research shows firing the CRO can cause more problems than it solves.

Research 240

Research Financial Finance Sales 240

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? Chances are, this answer would be found in the form of a blog article. These best consulting blogs offer bite-sized reads packed with actionable tips and strategies for consultants. Want to Get More Clients?

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Harvard Business

APRIL 18, 2016

It’s not implausible to imagine that one day a “strategist in a box” could autonomously develop and execute a business strategy. LTCM was founded, in 1994, by some of the best minds in finance theory, including two Nobel Prize winners. It must be embedded in what we call the integrated strategy machine.

Strategy 70

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Engineering 70

Harvard Business

AUGUST 27, 2018

Emerging digital firms compete with knowledge, strategy, and expert human capital, attacking even the largest established firms. firms gravitate towards digital strategies, firms have less need for elaborate finance, marketing, production, distribution, accounting, and human resource departments.

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