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The Lockdown Unlocks Real Work

Markovitz Consulting

Low-value travel? At a $500M footwear company I once worked with, the founder and CEO—long removed from his role product development—decided that he didn’t like a particular style his product team had designed, developed, and purchased. Obviously, working from home presents a different set of challenges. Long commutes?

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David and Goliath: How Boutique Firms Triumph

Tom Spencer

Whether it’s financial services, healthcare, marketing, digital transformation, or sustainability, these firms bring a level of understanding and knowledge that can only be achieved through focused practice. As a result, these firms can quickly adapt to changes in the market and client needs.

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Purpose Behind Networking as an Aspiring Consulting

Tom Spencer

Beyond expanding one’s professional circle, networking presents numerous opportunities to learn more about a company, demonstrate genuine interest in a prospective job opportunity, cultivate lasting relationships, and hopefully obtain a valuable referral. Referrals can be a game-changer in the competitive consulting job market.

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Management Consulting

CaseInterview.com

They evaluate issues that the client is facing and help them develop action plans for improvement. Let’s say a company is looking to relocate to a new market. They may hire a consultant to advise on ideas for gaining market share. Your client may present the issue in a biased manner.

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6 Ways to Move Beyond the Commodity Mindset

Consulting Success

A man named Kyoji, who had grown up on this island but had spent 40+ years travelling around the world building several international brands and businesses. Many years ago, Tropicana took orange juice to a new level with its branding, marketing message, and advertisements. Present higher-priced options. Raising the Bar.

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Firing on all 4 pillars: How to excel at BVFLS practice development

Rod Burkert

I’ve been spreading the gospel about BVFLS practice development since 2013. Five years (10,000 hours) into it, I finally developed my own framework that can be used to close the gap between the practice you have and the practice you want. Let me know if this model resonates and helps with your practice development efforts.

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Managing your Energy, Time, and Tasks to have a Complete Day

Tom Spencer

Traveling and eating. You might be responsible for taking notes, or simply required to be present, so your level of attention can shift accordingly, allowing you to multitask. Industry and function specific learning will help you develop your consulting toolkit. Traveling and eating. Manage your tasks. Attending meetings.

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