Tom Spencer
MAY 25, 2019
During the recruitment process for consulting internships and full-time positions, I went to countless presentations given by consulting firm representatives who explained the consulting industry and made sales pitches about their firms. They brought up important points, such as diversity of work opportunity, mentorship structure, and even frank conversations about work life balance.
Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 29, 2019
As an independent consultant, it’s vital that you convey professionalism at every step if you want to get hired at a great rate. Details matter, particularly when you’re making an initial impression. That’s why having a professional email address is a must, as is an eye-catching, effective email signature. Consider the following two examples. Who are you more interested to meet and potentially hire?
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Harvard Business
MAY 30, 2019
Highlight the right behaviors.
David A Fields
MAY 28, 2019
As a consulting firm leader, you’ve probably wondered more than once how you can increase the Need for the services you offer potential clients. So, how do you? It’s a trick question. Your consulting firm doesn’t create or increase needs; you discover or reveal them. If not enough potential clients suffer from the problem you … Continued. The post How to Create Need for Your Consulting Firm’s Offering appeared first on David A.
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Clarity Consultants
MAY 30, 2019
Online learning has become increasingly popular over the years. Since much of it is self-directed, employees can more easily work it into their busy schedules. Plus, online learning is highly portable, often being accessible through company computers, mobile devices, or anywhere the worker can connect to the internet. The post The Top 3 Online Learning Industry Trends in 2019 Are… appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
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Management Consulted
MAY 28, 2019
Boston Consulting Group is renowned as a thought leader in the management consulting world. One of the firm’s most famous analytical frameworks includes the BCG Matrix, also known as the BCG Growth Share matrix. The tool was first introduced in … Continue Reading. The post BCG Matrix appeared first on Management Consulted.
Harvard Business
MAY 31, 2019
Developing it together can reduce conflict.
Henry DeVries
MAY 26, 2019
If someone tells you trade shows are yesterday’s news, they are making a gross miscalculation. There are no bad marketing strategies. In marketing, the magic is in the mix.
Johanna Rothman
MAY 28, 2019
I've been thinking a lot about planning recently. Many of my clients want to create long-term plans, based on data with short validity, even for products in a high state of change. I suspect the first question is how much change do you need in your product, not how good your information is, or how much planning you need. The data you need and the planning you can use will change with respect to where the product is in its lifecycle.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Management Consulted
MAY 26, 2019
One of the most challenging aspects of case interviews is that once you are provided with the problem, there are an infinite number of ways the case can go. While that’s true, there are types of questions that you’ll run … Continue Reading. The post Case Study Interview Questions and Answers appeared first on Management Consulted.
Harvard Business
MAY 31, 2019
Women underestimate themselves, but not in the way most people believe.
Tsavo Neal
MAY 27, 2019
Many consultants tell me that they’ve never had a website that’s worked for conversions. What is a conversion? A conversion occurs when a user (your prospective client) takes the desired action on your website. A lack of conversions could mean many things : It could be a positioning problem — you’re not targeting a niche or you aren’t demonstrating your point of view.
Johanna Rothman
MAY 29, 2019
If you wondered why I've been so quiet here on the blog, it's because I've been managing my own product development. This announcement is that Esther Derby and I have teamed up to offer online workshops based on Behind Closed Doors: Secrets of Great Management. Go to Your Management Mentors to see our first offering: A self-study workshop about one-on-ones.
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Management Consulted
MAY 30, 2019
The written case interview, a fearsome adaptation of the regular verbal case interview. It can strike fear into the hearts of interviewees, especially if you’re so close to landing an offer. Never fear! Management Consulted gives you step by step … Continue Reading. The post 3 Tips for Written Case Interview appeared first on Management Consulted.
Harvard Business
MAY 29, 2019
Something as simple as an unreturned email can make a big difference.
Tom Spencer
MAY 25, 2019
Characteristics of Asset Management Firms. Most major asset managers are conservative with their use of leverage. There are a couple of reasons for this: Asset managers can see cash flow and earnings fluctuate wildly with markets. For instance, with an AUM of $100 billion and average fees of 1%, the asset manager has $1 billion in fee revenue. If there is a financial crisis, the stock market falls by half and the asset manager’s performance is in line with the stock market, they now make $500 mi
Chad Barr
MAY 29, 2019
I was a professional musician (I guess I still am) before taking on computers and the Internet as the main focus of my business career. I love listening, studying and playing different music genres. Yet, I often wonder what are the profound differences between talented musicians and those who just play and operate on a completely different level? And what does this article have to do with the business world?
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Henry DeVries
MAY 28, 2019
In business you have two choices: grow or die. Economists call it the growth imperative. Unless a company is committed to growth, bankruptcy is practically certain in the long run.
Harvard Business
MAY 28, 2019
What are the things that keep you healthy and grounded?
The Management Centre
MAY 29, 2019
In this blog, =mc Director Yvette Gyles shares the secrets of leading without knowing everything. Recently, I have been running a lot of training programmes for Future Leaders. These are experienced managers or experts, looking to develop their leadership capability. Sometimes they have people management responsibility, and sometimes they need to lead people through influence rather than authority.
Martinka Consulting
MAY 31, 2019
Buyers rarely have direct industry experience. Hear why it’s not important to be an industry expert, just like why a majority of major league hitting coaches played very little or never playing in the majors. The post Business Buying & Selling – What Experience Does the Buyer Need appeared first on Martinka Consulting.
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Henry DeVries
MAY 30, 2019
One of my marketing coaching expressions is, “Are you willing to climb Mount Everest?” What that means, are you willing to do what it takes to be a thought leader.
Harvard Business
MAY 27, 2019
Interviews with executives reveal three common themes.
The Source
MAY 31, 2019
A farmer needed help counting all of his sheep, so he brought in a consultant. The consultant took her fee, had a quick look around the farm, and immediately told the farmer that he had precisely 1,007.5 sheep. The farmer, astonished, asked her how she knew this. “Well, in this field right here there are seven sheep, and one of them is heavily pregnant, so that’s 7.5.
Rick Conlow
MAY 30, 2019
Firing an employee is among the hardest things for most managers to do. For anyone with a heart, it’s the dreaded duty that comes with the title. But, for any leader that’s committed to creating an extraordinary team, it’s an inevitable reality. This management training video will give you five keys to firing someone. How to Prevent Firing an Employee.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Martinka Consulting
MAY 29, 2019
This is not about sports, but it’s based on the April 5, 2019 Wall Street Journal’s sports page, which had an article about former UCLA and NBA player Earl Watson and his goal to coach college basketball, preferably at his alma mater. He’s done some coaching, including the NBA, and is now back at UCLA getting his degree. A former player thinks he’d be a great college coach and said, “These days it’s less about the X’s and O’s and more about relating and getting kids’ attention.
Harvard Business
MAY 30, 2019
A new tool for investors has changed the game for directors.
Rod Burkert
MAY 29, 2019
Greetings from the Finger Lakes. The RV is parked on the east shore of Lake Seneca where we will be touring several wineries in the area. This is our third time visiting the Finger Lakes … because you never know where a new best Riesling will be found. I hope you found our last conversation about growing your practice with speaking gigs to be useful.
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