Sat.May 04, 2019 - Fri.May 10, 2019

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Consultants: What To Do If You Can’t Publish Case Studies On Your Website

Tsavo Neal

Sometimes, publishing case studies to your consulting website isn’t an option. Due to various agreements you might have with your client, you simply can’t. Publishing case studies with specific names and numbers is ideal. But, case studies are only one way to build trust through your consulting website. Just because you can’t publish samples of your client work doesn’t mean you can’t build trust.

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Understanding Diversity and Inclusion part 3: Generations

Leadership Vision Consulting

Today on the podcast, we're talking with Dr. Linda Schubring, about the important topic of Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to multiple generations working together. With more generations in the workforce than ever before, it's critical to get these groups on the same page. Listen now! The post Understanding Diversity and Inclusion part 3: Generations appeared first on Leadership Vision.

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Business Lessons from Henry David Thoreau

Emerson Consulting Group

By Ken Lizotte CMC. As part of his ongoing column in Money Inc. Many of life’s major arenas and how we approach or practice them, such as environmentalism, writing, travel, war and peace, politics and rebellion, philosophy and introspection, are steeped within the life and legend of Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau’s studies of nature for example, conducted without the slightest aid of today’s body of science or available technology, continue to serve as the underpinning for such events as the annua

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Don’t Miss These Prime, Relationship Building Occasions

David A Fields

There are a few things you know, beyond any shadow of a doubt, about the process of generating revenue for your consulting firm: Relationships are essential to winning consulting engagements, even if your consulting firm plays in the world of RFPs. Prospects can be suspicious of your relationship-building overtures, even if your intention is to … Continued.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Business Development Lessons From The Big Consulting Firms with Chris Spurvey: Podcast #87

Consulting Success

One of the most prominent struggles consultants and independent entrepreneurs face is to sell themselves. Typically, the amount of experience is not enough if you don’t get the value of business development. Chris Spurvey possesses the perfect amount of knowledge and understanding from the big consulting firms, such as Plato and KPMG. Founder of Chris Spurvey Sales Growth Consulting Inc., he breaks down the differences of consulting firms now and then, from the traditional way.

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7 Ways to Set Up a New Hire for Success

Harvard Business

Emphasize learning, not just doing.

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First Six Months – Adjusting to Consulting Life

Tom Spencer

Is a job in consulting really what you expect it will be when you are a student, knee-deep in case prep and coffee chats? In this series , we hear from new consultants who were recently in those shoes, and what their experience has actually been like during the transition from the dream to the day-to-day reality of consulting work. Bill Nielsen graduated from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business last June, and began working at Bain & Company in Chicago in September 2018.

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The Chase Trifecta: Maximizing your Ultimate Rewards Points

Management Consulted

Today, we’re breaking down an advanced strategy to maximize your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Say hello to the Chase Trifecta – sync your everyday spending between the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card, and Chase Freedom Unlimited to … Continue Reading. The post The Chase Trifecta: Maximizing your Ultimate Rewards Points appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Your Relationships = Your Net Worth

CaseInterview.com

When I left McKinsey to start my own company, a number of my McKinsey friends also left to do the same. My two back-to-back startup attempts failed. A number of my McKinsey friends’ startups succeeded, in some cases wildly so (one of them was StubHub). For the first time in my career (and actually life), I failed miserably. . I worked until 5am every day, slept 3 hours and got back to work again by 8am.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Is Your Corporate Culture Cultish?

Harvard Business

There’s such a thing as too many pep talks and team-building activities.

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Major Challenges Facing the Consulting Industry

QEmploy

Foreword. This article will look into the consulting industries current pitfalls and future in terms of transparency and digitalization. Interviews have been conducted with clients and consultants in order to give a realistic and broad outlook. Both direct clients, indirect clients, freelance consultant and permanently hired consultants have been included.

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Porter’s Five Forces

Management Consulted

Porter’s Five Forces is one of the most well known business frameworks in the world. Named after its founder, Michael Porter, Five Forces provides a structured way of analyzing an industry and understanding how companies fit into the overall competitive … Continue Reading. The post Porter’s Five Forces appeared first on Management Consulted.

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How to be a Master Networker [Video]

CaseInterview.com

Video Tutorial on Networking from a World-Class Networker. Important: If you are serious about long-term career success in any field, the video above should be considered mandatory viewing. The video above is hands down the best tutorial I've ever seen on networking. I wish I saw it years ago as I would have managed my career quite differently (less as a lone wolf, more as collaborative "team" sport).

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Putting Healing Back at the Center of Health Care

Harvard Business

Four principles.

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How To Market With Social Media Influencers And Celebs Like Tom Skerritt

Henry DeVries

Humans are hardwired for stories. Are you using storytelling to attract high-paying clients?

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Product Roles, Part 8: Summary: Collaborate at All Levels for the Product

Johanna Rothman

Too many teams have overloaded Product Owners. The teams and PO have trouble connecting the organization's strategy to what the teams deliver. The teams, PO, management, all think they need big planning. Too often, the POs don't do small-enough replanning. They're not living the principles of the agile manifesto. That insufficient collaboration means the PO doesn't always connect the strategy to the tactics.

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). It's been a while now, but it is only now that I found the time to write. I interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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How Asking Multiple People for Advice Can Backfire

Harvard Business

Advisors don’t like when their advice is disregarded.

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Designing A Business Proposal That Impresses Potential Clients

Tom Spencer

In an ideal world, your business would be judged on the quality of your service. However, humans are visual creatures. A nicely designed business proposal suggests 3 things: You are a true professional. You pay great attention to detail. You take pride in your work. The three things above increase the likelihood of winning work. They are critical indicators of a reliable business.

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Product Roles, Part 7: Collaboration Can Shorten Feedback Loops

Johanna Rothman

I started this series with the question: If we have teams for all other aspects of an agile approach, why wouldn't we want the product owner to also work as part of a team? Could a team reduce the feedback loop durations? In Phase Gate or Other Serial Approaches… When projects use a phase gate approach or an otherwise serial approach to the project, the requirements people spent a bunch of time writing down “all” the requirements, the feedback loops were very long.

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Why “Dumber” People are More Successful than You

CaseInterview.com

In school, it was generally assumed that the smartest people — the ones with the best grades — were the ones who would be most successful in life. Something interesting happens about 10+ years after graduating from school. You realize that this presumed relationship between success and intellect is NOT true. Here are a few examples: A friend of mine was in the MIT PhD program in electrical engineering.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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What to Do When Work Is Slow

Harvard Business

Make a to-do list, learn something new…or take a vacation.

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How to Make Your Outreach Campaign Work

The Fearless Marketer

I was speaking to a client last week about her marketing plan. She had developed a somewhat complicated plan to get the attention of her prospective clients. It had to do with networking within an organization, getting attention and credibility and then setting up appointments with those she met. Look, nothing wrong with networking. As a long-term marketing strategy, it’s great.

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Have you uncovered your treasure yet?

Chad Barr

I’ve been reviewing several of my journals and here are some of the insights that jumped at me: Reduce your labor intensity by eliminating insignificant tasks or those that don’t lead you to your goals, streamline and systematize your work, delegate work to others, and eliminate the junk in your life. To paint your future success, I suggest you identify what you want your life and business to look like and what exactly do you need to do to build the business to support this lifestyle

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The Power of a Strong Peer Group

CaseInterview.com

When it comes to both your personal life and professional life, your peer group profoundly impacts. well, everything. Your peers influence whom you socialize with, who becomes members of your professional network, what socially derived expectations you do or don't have for yourself, and the filter by which you consider all life decisions. If you want to earn a higher income, shift your peer group to one where people earn more.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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

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Business in the Age of Mass Extinction

Harvard Business

Do you know your biodiversity footprint?

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Master Your Engagements with Deltek Vantagepoint - and Guarantee Happy Clients!

Management and IT Consulting

Deltek Vantagepoint provides engagement managers the visibility they need to communicate and manage expectations correctly, which leads to satisfied clients - and a win across the board.

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Announcing the CEO Club of Greater Boston

Emerson Consulting Group

Why CEOs Need a “Watering Hole” CEOs are a lonely bunch, often uncertain where to turn for advice, feedback, peer support or knowledgeable coaching. But CEOs lucky enough to come across a gathering place with other CEOs, in effect a “watering hole,” will be able to also locate both answers and emotional relief to keep them and their companies moving forward, and in the right direction!

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