Deloitte’s Pixel: A Case Study on How to Innovate from Within
Harvard Business
JUNE 5, 2024
If you’re an intrapreneur — or aspire to be one — this episode is for you.
Case Study: Should an Algorithm Tell You Who to Promote?
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
As a VP of sales and marketing for Becker-Birnbaum International, a global consumer products company, Aliyah knew she needed a talented marketing director to support her division’s portfolio of 34 products.
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SEO for Consultants and Coaches: How to Attract Clients Without Chasing Them
Consulting Matters
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Maybe it’s “How do I retain top talent?” Whether it’s a blog post, a case study, or a lead magnet, your content positions you as the expert. ” or “How to pivot my business.” ” Your job is to create content that answers those questions perfectly. The result?
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How CEO Ed Bastian Is Transforming DEI at Delta Air Lines
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A 2023 case study of the airline’s talent strategy.
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The Science of Learning: What Do We Know About How Adults Learn Best?
Clarity Consultants
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Combine discussions with hands-on activities or review case studies and host brainstorming or role-play sessions. Plus, if you’re trying to expand your internal L&D team, Clarity can be your candidate search ally, connecting you with top talent right when you need them. appeared first on Clarity Consultants.
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Case Study: Is Holacracy for Us?
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. If we give talented people the best opportunities, they’ll stay with us forever, and we’ll keep growing at the rate we want to.”
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Case Study: Are Our Customer Liaisons Helping or Hurting?
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. The program fit well into the hospital’s brand as an expensive but high-quality care center with the best talent, technologies, and service.
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Case Study: Should You Rehire Someone Who Left for a Competitor?
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. The talent market was so tight that strong employees were often poached from small companies by bigger-name, more successful ones. “Boomerang talent.
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Case Study: How Much Should a New CEO Shake Things Up?
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 26, 2016
She also used them to scout for talent, keeping an eye out for young managers ready to move into more-senior positions and perhaps transfer to headquarters. Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. “So what?
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Agile Strategy Enables Significant Growth
Brimstone Consulting
MARCH 29, 2022
CASE STUDY. The outcome of the engagement was a strategy that included investment in leadership development and upscaling talent to support and accelerate growth. Download Case Study. Agile strategy leads to 220% increase in revenue.
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When Is Teamwork Really Necessary?
Harvard Business
AUGUST 16, 2018
While the group liked getting together and engaging in some joint activities — such as goal setting, best-practice sharing, and talent development — people often wondered why they were in the room. Talent Developers: attract, assess, develop, and retain talent. Talent developers. Team Roles. % Agenda setters.
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Empowering Executives with AI Knowledge for Advanced Business Solutions and Innovation
Clarity Consultants
MAY 27, 2024
A Longstanding Partnership for Excellence Since 2013, Clarity Consultants has partnered with this leading financial services company on nearly 100 projects, demonstrating a solid commitment to talent development and excellence in the industry. Click to read the Case Study!
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5 Smart Strategies to De-Stress & Accelerate Any Career or Business Transition
Consulting Matters
JANUARY 8, 2020
The path that is right for you suits your strengths and passions and motivates you to invest your time, talents and money towards creating the success you envision. Collect testimonials and case studies. Become a freelancer or contractor with consulting firms. Quit and think about it for a while. Set financial targets and goals.
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177 The Power of Leaders Who Focus on Solving Problems
Harvard Business
APRIL 16, 2018
Yet there is no denying that truly awesome stuff gets done thanks to Ming’s abilities to see possibilities and assemble talent. Cautiously, we called it problem-led leadership, and launched into all the interviewing, case studying, and literature review that goes into a leadership research project. Back to Vivienne Ming.
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Thinking holistically about integrating ESG across the organization
Brimstone Consulting
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A forward-looking ESG strategy deepens customer relationships and loyalty, improves the ability to attract and retain talent, reduces regulatory risk, increases the ability to attract capital, and results in increased resilience driven by a more nuanced understanding of stakeholder expectations. .
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Reenergizing an organization and accelerating growth
Brimstone Consulting
JUNE 7, 2022
CASE STUDY. To further sustain and build the culture and drive the strategic initiatives, cohorts of high potential leaders participated in a Brimstone-designed Leadership Forum, a capstone program designed to develop c-suite potential talent from within the organization. Download Case Study.
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Consulting in the medical device sector: A lesson on the importance of sociological know-how
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Expertise in case studies is considered a given not just among the veterans of business life, but even for newly aspiring consultants, who wish to break into the consultancy industry. Our brief case study in the medical device industry showcased eloquently how all-encompassing the field of management consultancy is.
Developing next-generation leaders
Brimstone Consulting
JULY 1, 2021
CASE STUDY. You have an incredibly talented team and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from them. By: Kate Lee In Case Studies Posted April 15, 2020 Revitalizing a Public Sector Business. A leading health services organization identified leadership development as one of its biggest challenges.
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9 Out of 10 People Are Willing to Earn Less Money to Do More-Meaningful Work
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Additional organizational value comes in the form of retained talent. Top talent can demand what they want, including meaning, and will jump ship if they don’t get it. Employers must respond or lose talent and productivity. months longer on average than employees who find work lacking in meaning.
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Driving Sustainable Growth at an Inflection Point
Brimstone Consulting
MARCH 12, 2020
CASE STUDY. Brimstone engaged with the organization on strategic goals that included bolstering management capabilities, acquiring talent, and developing leadership at the business’s early stage, as well as on immediate tactical priorities such as raising capital, establishing a brand, and navigating compliance.
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How to Work with Someone Who Isn’t a Team Player
Harvard Business
APRIL 21, 2017
Case Study #1: Address the root of the problem. Case Study #2: Set new challenges. Over time, his poor attitude and lack of effort “began to affect both the floor crew and the on-air talent.” Promote more interactions to create better group cohesion.
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Where Predictive Analytics Is Having the Biggest Impact
Harvard Business
MAY 25, 2016
However, looking at the surveys and consulting reports, it is unclear what the precise use cases are that will drive this positive ROI from big data. Our goal in this article is to offer specific, real-world case studies to show how big data has provided value for companies that have worked with Microsoft’s analytics teams.
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How Women of Color Get to Senior Management
Harvard Business
AUGUST 31, 2018
To look into this question, I conducted a case study as part of my dissertation research involving 23 women of color at a Fortune 500 company. This said, training alone will change nothing if managers aren’t held accountable for culture and talent. What made their ascent possible?
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How Business Acceleration Teams Can Help You Get Results – Fast
Brimstone Consulting
JUNE 7, 2022
The outcome of the engagement was an executed and implemented strategy that included investment in leadership development and upscaling talent to support and accelerate growth. Case Study How Business Acceleration Teams Helped Increase Sales and Drive Results. These segments were later sold.
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Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching
Brimstone Consulting
MARCH 27, 2023
CASE STUDY Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching A global telecommunications provider engaged Brimstone to design and facilitate leadership development cohorts, build an inclusive global Sustainability Plan, and coach leaders across the US and Europe.
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7 Factors of Great Office Design
Harvard Business
MAY 20, 2016
To illustrate how this all plays out on a larger scale in real companies, here are two mini case studies from businesses we’ve worked with. Adobe’s New York office had been growing due to its acquisitions of smaller technology companies.
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People Leadership Fundamentals for Technology Managers
LSA Global
DECEMBER 2, 2024
About LSA Global Founded in 1995, LSA Global is the leading performance consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned.
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Make Data a Cornerstone of Your Team
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Many are investing heavily in hiring talent with data skills and building out data proficiency across the organization. Share these case studies with the team to encourage them to think about how a process change or new tool might be able to help with their job. Insight Center. Scaling Your Team’s Data Skills.
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How to Manage Managers
Harvard Business
AUGUST 29, 2016
In some ways, managing managers is similar to managing anyone else — you need to align their goals with yours, provide feedback, and help them advance their careers, says Sydney Finkelstein, professor at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and author of Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Manage the Flow of Talent.
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How to Cope with Secondhand Stress
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Case Study #1: Support your team and foster positivity within the ranks. ” Case Study #2: Find the source of your stress and share your tension-relieving techniques. Courtney was very talented but had only a few years of experience. Be secretive about your positive habits. “But I do exercise a lot.”
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132 Infosys Consulting Interviews & Culture
Management Consulted
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
One of the problems Infosys consulted did face, however, was finding the right talent. On the one hand, Pratt and Joshi wanted to take advantage of the Infosys name when carving out its space in the market, but on the other hand, creating an independent name for Infosys Consulting was vital if it wanted to attract top talent.
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100 How to Deal with a Chronically Indecisive Boss
Harvard Business
MARCH 24, 2017
Reporting to an indecisive boss is an unquestionably “challenging and frustrating situation,” says Sydney Finkelstein, the Director of the Leadership Center at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and author of the book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Manage the Flow of Talent.
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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle
Harvard Business
JUNE 30, 2017
Three-quarters of our training is practicum, providing hands-on practice through role playing, case studies, and simulations. Generation therefore provided intensive training that integrated technical, behavioral, and mindset capabilities in the performance of each activity.
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A Survey of 3,000 Executives Reveals How Businesses Succeed with AI
Harvard Business
AUGUST 28, 2017
Through a study of AI that included a survey of 3,073 executives and 160 case studies across 14 sectors and 10 countries, and through a separate digital research program , we have identified 10 key insights CEOs need to know to embark on a successful AI journey.
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How Can I Move Up in the Organization?
Gina Abudi
OCTOBER 7, 2014
A Mini Case Study on Mentoring Employees Sammy has been working with the organization for a number of years, since he graduated college. Leadership managing employees mentoring programs mentors retaining talent top talent' His manager has consistently given him really good performance reviews.
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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
MARCH 9, 2014
The firm also launched their Talent Development Division – The Advisory Board Academies – to address “the leadership gap in health care” In 2003, The Advisory Board began to branch out into business intelligence and analytics launching the business Compass in the process. Felsenthal), a Chief Talent Officer (Mary D.
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147 Zipcar Doesn’t Just Ask Employees to Innovate — It Shows Them How
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Develop Talent to Develop the Culture. NBCUniversal’s Talent Lab isn’t your typical corporate university. To promote new mindsets and behaviors that grow the top line, the Talent Lab provides programs specifically geared to senior leaders whose role it is to shape culture and business strategy.
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How to Tell Leaders They’re Not as Great as They Think They Are
Harvard Business
MARCH 29, 2017
For example, deluded leaders may come across as charismatic and talented, but their overconfidence puts their followers at risk in the long run. Although leadership talent is normally distributed, 80% of people think they are better-than-average leaders. Create a Culture Where Difficult Conversations Aren’t So Hard.
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How to Quantify Sustainability’s Impact on Your Bottom Line
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
We chose Brazil’s beef industry as the location of our case study , both for the size and complexity of the industry and for its impact on the planet. Nonetheless, the case study demonstrates that measuring the value of sustainable business can be done, and that sustainable business itself can be cost-effective.
Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Joining a consulting club can provide you with numerous benefits: networking, learning how to do a case study, assistance with resume and cover letter writing, and access to resources to prepare for interviews. The sole purpose of clubs is to provide students with practical experience through learning and relationship building.
M&A deals – benefits and drawbacks
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 26, 2019
Many consulting, corporate strategy, and corporate development roles require the interviewee to go through an M&A case study. Depending on the firm and specific role this case could be very strategic and operational like doing a market entry/growth-type case or very technical (i.e. An empowered decision is required.
Marissa Mayer’s Departure from Yahoo and the Challenge of Drawing Lessons from an N of 1
Harvard Business
JUNE 15, 2017
Mayer should become a case study for highlighting this point. In an age obsessed with the latest competencies, talent signals, and talent identification tools, it is easy to forget the basics, namely that a leader’s experience is a pivotal determinant of his or her effectiveness. Experience (still) matters.
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71 How Royal DSM Is Improving Its Geographic and Gender Diversity
Harvard Business
JULY 21, 2017
Most companies now have more gender-balanced talent pools, especially at the early-to-mid-career levels, and are looking for ways to make sure progress continues at the mid-to-upper levels. Dutch-based Royal DSM is a case study of multiple parallel transformations – in their business and in their leadership balance.
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Competency Based Interviewing Training for Global Healthcare Company
LSA Global
APRIL 30, 2023
Redwood Shores, CA – LLSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy today announced results for a customized Competency Based Interviewing Training workshop for key leaders.
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