The Consultants Peer Group

MARCH 24, 2023

Lack of consulting ethics once again. Over the past week both NPR and Wall Street Journal have reviewed the book, The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens Our Businesses, Infantilizes Our Governments, and Warps Our Economies , by authors Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington in which they skewer the consulting industry.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 18, 2024

The new age of flexible of work has encouraged a culture of overwork, which is proving to be harmful to the mental health of employees.

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On the Brink Podcast

JULY 8, 2020

In our podcast with Danielle Grant, co-author of the book " Leading Beyond the Ego " with John Knights and Greg Young, you will learn a great deal about transpersonal leadership. Today’s leader must focus on caring, ethical cultures and sustainability, as they lead others to exceptional performance. Listen in!

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Steve Shu Consulting

DECEMBER 31, 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on various books, presentations, research, tools and solutions, software and applications that I’ve been involved with and organizations I’ve been consulting to over the years. Recognize manipulation or influence (intended- or side-effects) and act ethically.

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Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

He even wrote a book called How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything. Dov Seidman makes people think, hard, not just about what they do but about how they do it. He’s so focused on the “how” that he created the HOW Institute for Society, which encourages leaders to pursue a path of moral leadership.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 1, 2017

But he says finance can be principled, ethical, even life-affirming. Desai is the author of the new book, The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return.

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The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a multi-year solo, I encourage you to do so, build your own book-of-business. My colleagues and I see five parts: Adhere to an Enforceable Code of Ethics ; Adhere to an international Consulting Competence Framework ; Adhere to a professional Code of Conduct ; Become a Certified Management Consultant®; and Trained in ISO 20700.

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Ethics Consulting McKinsey Government 98

Strategy+Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

This year's best business books on the subject of leadership all deal with the vital topic of finding meaning and purpose in the workplace. And in What You Don't Know about Leadership but Probably Should, psychologist Jeffrey Kottler highlights the ways in which behavior, ethics, and self-awareness allow leaders to connect.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 30, 2016

For example, maybe they tell themselves that they need to read a pile of books in order to learn more, keep up with their colleagues, or just stay up-to-date with their industry. For example, this year, I decided to make writing a book proposal for a new book my primary professional development goal. You and Your Team Series.

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The Management Centre

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We listened in on a conversation between our leadership expert, Yvette Gyles (=mc Learning Director) and Cassie Edmiston (Head of Fundraising, Prisoners’ Education Trust ), to see what they think it means to be an ethical leader in 2019. Yvette: So really ethical leadership is a juggling act. Yvette: Leadership is a funny word.

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Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For business leaders, this requires a balanced approach: leverage AI insights, but apply human oversight to ensure content, strategies, and decisions are fair, inclusive, and ethical. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page. Let’s create a future-proof strategy together.

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Tools Data Ethics Metrics 52

IMC USA

JULY 16, 2019

He’s the only non-journalist ever awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Press Institute, is one of only two people every to be elected to the Speakers Hall of Fame and as a Fellow of the IMC, and has written more books on consulting than anyone, ever. His body of work includes over 60 books appearing in 15 languages.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2013

Thirdly, social enterprises have the potential to out-compete equivalent ‘for-profit’ businesses in three ways: Social enterprises often qualify for tax concessions and free support available solely these kinds of organisations; Consumer preferences are increasingly supportive of ethical and sustainable business practices; and.

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Harvard Business

JULY 19, 2018

Fourth, evaluating “scholarship” primarily by counting professors’ “A” journal publications also could encourage academics to engage in questionably ethical research practices in order to produce results that will be accepted by these journals.

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Research Journal Ethics Metrics 131

Consulting and Organizational Management

JANUARY 21, 2011

Consulting books often suggest a sequence of steps or phases that a consulting project goes through. The nature of the sequence depends on the perspectives of the authors of the books. Some books even mention these two terms as two different phases in the sequence.). Business Ethics, Culture and Performance.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

If you are a consultant or coach who want to serve your client and the people who are impacted by your work ethically, then you are not alone. And when attachment is sought it has a profound impact on an employee’s limbic system. You too can discover your purpose in your consulting and coaching business.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

In our first meeting, Alan recommended the book The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes & Posner. I read this book in 2004 or so during my MBA studies and picked it up again to refresh my knowledge of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® (2012). Journal of Business Ethics 113 , p. link] Parris, D.L. &

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

Michael Lewis: Prioritise playing the game ethically Similarly, Michael Lewis, the bestselling author of The Big Short , exposed the unethical and reckless behaviour of some players in the financial industry leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.

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Ethics Financial Cash Flow Real Estate 78

Tom Spencer

MARCH 16, 2014

In 1967, Harvard Professor Francis Aguilar wrote a book entitled “Scanning the Business Environment” in which he identified four important factors – Economic, Technical, Political, and Social – that a business can use to better understand the big picture. Prohibitions, taboos, and ethical issues. Background. Technological.

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Analysis Intellectual Property Trends Ethics 114

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Since having laws on the books isn’t enough, anti-corruption and anti-bribery efforts need further traction from the private sector. External standards can also be a powerful tool in support of those efforts, helping companies strengthen ethics and compliance practices by offering a clear framework for action.

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Company Ethics Tools Operations 70

Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2018

Toby Johnson, who I interviewed for my book Reinventing You , taught me this one. Do you have a strong work ethic?’” John Lee Dumas ( I profiled him in another book ) went through a string of jobs after leaving the Army. The first lesson they’ve shared with me: control your narrative.

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Real Estate Case Interview Deloitte Leadership 133

Chad Barr

MAY 8, 2024

.” Let us take inspiration from this thought to continually seek truth and excellence in our ventures, ensuring that our strategies are not only innovative but grounded in robust, scientific reasoning and ethical consideration. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page.

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Education Ethics Data Culture 95

Rick Conlow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It demands ethics, integrity, character, and honor in dealing with people. Confidentiality and Ethical Considerations: Throughout the coaching process, confidentiality and ethical guidelines are maintained, ensuring a safe and trusting coaching environment. Finally, see Rick’s newest book.

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Leadership Ethics Training Training 91

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

My Reply: There is no right answer for everyone and depends on your personal sense of ethics. But , there will be one person out there in the world who considers you at worst dishonest, at best lacking ethics. Looking forward to hearing from you! If at all possible, try to avoid rescinding an acceptance on an offer.

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Rick Conlow

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Give it a “thumbs up” for focusing on ethics and character. If so, check out Rick’s Superstar Leadership book. . We all need this to create a better world. As Jack Welch, former CEO of GE, said, “People have to trust you. You have to build in trust for people.”. So , do you want a proven game-plan for career success?

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Consulting and Organizational Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Peter Block, in his seminal book, Flawless Consulting , explains that a “consultant” is someone who is trying to change another person, process or organization, but who has no direct control over what they are trying to change. . Business Ethics, Culture and Performance. To Subscribe to a Blog. By Carter McNamara on February 6, 2013.

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Consulting Management Organizational Development Nonprofit 69

Rick Conlow

MAY 24, 2021

” He appealed for non-cooperation through his book, Hind Swaraij. In addition, he smuggled out a draft of his book, Long Walk to Freedom. His book, The Bible, is the all-time bestselling book. Gandhi said this about his struggles , “Strength does not come from physical capacity. They abused him.

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Leadership eBook Government Training 145

Jerry Fletcher

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

But is faulted on ethics. Research conducted in 2020 indicated that ethical attributes drive 76 percent of the trust capital of organizations, while competence drives 24 percent. Notice the dates. Only one is as recent as 2020. That is the first problem. Business is considered to be the best at getting things done. Trust in the light.

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Marketing Consulting Ethics Survey 69

Rick Conlow

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

As John Naisbitt’s 1982 book Megatrends predicted, “High tech” cannot leave “high touch” behind. In conclusion, these leaders proclaim a servant and ethical focus. However, today people are not a priority. For example: 82% of leaders fail. 85% employees are disengaged worldwide. What do you think? .

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s important to remember that, all else (risk, cash flow, community relations, ethical or legal constraints) being equal, NO project sponsor has ever said they want LESS value from a project for their investment! References Books: Devaux, Stephen A., million to the organizational coffers. Devaux, Stephen A.,

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 30, 2016

This year's best books about technology recognize the tensions inherent in new technologies - the ability to bring about enormous good and progress, and the potential to cause enormous harm and disruption.

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The Consultants Peer Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In her book, The Big Con: How the consulting industry weakens our businesses, infantilizes our governments and warps our economies, Rosie Collington, says that government (UK) spent millions on consulting services during the pandemic. By the consistently ethical character of its actions, it builds a favorable image. Oh my, indeed.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

I ended up using some of the books off your site’s recommended reading list – The McKinsey Way , How to Get Into the Top Consulting Firms , and I bought the Consulting Interview Bible. I ended up getting my offer last week and I wanted to write and let you know that I couldn’t have done it without your website as a resource.

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Rick Conlow

JANUARY 31, 2022

Seldom does a day go by without another story in the media about a leader–in government, religion or business–that bites the dust because of an ethical or behavioral failure. See Rick’s newest book. In all areas of life, leadership distrust has hit rock bottom. In the business arena leadership failures abound.

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Harvard Business

JULY 1, 2016

As we explore in our book, Ambition in Black and White: The Feminist Narrative Revised , neither movement recognizes their particular challenges in the workplace, nor their singularly fraught path toward equality. Drew Jarvis, with a Ph.D

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The Consultants Peer Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I’ve written about it before (see also Consulting Ethics Concern, Once Again , Lions, TIgers, Consultants, Oh My! Reputational Damage , The High Cost of Ethics Lapses in Consulting ). Weber referred to) about consulting is that there is an easy fix – believe in and adhere to a simple, yet complete Code of Ethics.

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