Consulting Success
MAY 1, 2023
“When you sell success to someone and deliver success to problems, your past customers never run out of problems.” – Tom Searcy. Today, Michael Zipursky brings a guest who will unravel the Secret to Big Sales. In this episode, Tom Searcy, the Founder of Hunt Big Sales, discusses how consultants can hunt and win big.
David A Fields
MAY 2, 2023
Most of the time, you and your colleagues at your consulting firm are hard-working, nose-to-the-grindstone types. But today… well, today it’s gorgeous outside. Today you’d rather play golf, or watch golf videos on YouTube, or shop for golf gear. Hey… that time-lapse video on growing fescue looks sorta interesting! In fact, anything other than work … Continued The post How to Beat the Procrastination Bug at Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.
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Makarios Consulting
MAY 2, 2023
If you had to sum up in just one word Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, what would that word be? My vote is for “inspiring.” This speech is considered one of the major turning points of the Civil Rights Movement. It was inspiring in the true sense of the word in that it breathed life into the people who heard it by giving them a vision they could all share.
Consulting Matters
MAY 4, 2023
Get ready for a powerful conversation about creating your success by being yourself and using your story to ignite transformation in your consulting and coaching clients! Today, we’re wrapping up my mini-storytelling series with my guest Joy Spencer. She is a powerful storyteller. Initially, I wanted Joy on the show to share her tips and best practices on how to tell compelling stories.
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Simon Associates
APRIL 30, 2023
Year over year, women-owned businesses are exponentially growing in both numbers and scale. Real progress is being made but women still lag behind men in many significant areas, like access to capital, C-suite leadership positions and career advancement opportunities. Gender bias is still alive and well, but today's women entrepreneurs are figuring out how to leap over the barriers placed before them to achieve what they know they are capable of.
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Consulting Success
MAY 5, 2023
For a solopreneur consultant looking to grow, the dilemma often is what comes first: scale or structure? Do you grow to a certain size first and then develop systems and processes — or is it the reverse? The answer lies somewhere in between. In this article, I’ll share how you can do both by creating.
Clarity Consultants
MAY 3, 2023
Today, seizing opportunities to develop a workforce for the current challenges and those it’ll face in the future is increasingly critical. Labor shortages and skill gaps are pervasive. As a result, companies can’t solely rely on outside hires to shore up weak points on teams. Instead, they need to embrace concepts like upskilling by using training to boost the capabilities of their existing employees.
Epicflow
MAY 4, 2023
If we needed to choose one word that best describes R&D projects, it would be “uncertainty” – they have so many changing elements and their outcomes are often hard to predict. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that these projects cannot be successfully managed. Read the article to find out how to cope with the uncertainty in R&D projects and increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes.
Harvard Business
MAY 2, 2023
Advice and examples to help you craft an authentic answer to this common interview question.
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.
Granite Leadership Strategies
MAY 1, 2023
Government contractors always ask: when does price matter? The simple answer is always to employ strategic pricing. In these days of significant competition for Government contracts, strategic pricing is, even more, of a factor now than ever before. Even when you know that the price is not scored, it will be evaluated, and the price will oftentimes be the deciding factor.
Tom Spencer
MAY 5, 2023
If you are a STEM major looking to go into technical consulting, whether at a large generalist firm or a small boutique one, you will likely need to draw upon your knowledge of digital tools and skills. However, some of the specific technical software you might use in graduate school may not be the same ones used in consulting. After graduating with my Ph.D. and serving as a thermal science engineering consultant for the past year, here is my reflection on some software to master before you ente
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
MAY 5, 2023
Contents: What is Change Management What Types of Change Occur in Organizations? When should change management be considered? What are the risks if change is not managed effectively? Change Resistance What are the steps needed to prepare for and implement successful change? Processes/Models for Managing Change Kotter’s 8-Step Model Prosci ADKAR Model Developing a Plan for the Change Most organizations, regardless of their size, industry or sector, experience change at some point.
Harvard Business
MAY 1, 2023
Don’t let overcommunication tank productivity.
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Rick Conlow
MAY 3, 2023
Do you want or need to take your leadership skills or team to the next level? Seriously, consider the Succeeding as a Leader Webinar series. This dynamic series includes eight high-impact on-demand or virtual sessions. Plus, the important and timely bonus webinar: The Power of Servant Leadership. As a result, you will gain a roadmap for realizing exceptional management performance in any environment.
Tom Spencer
MAY 5, 2023
Military strategy has long been a source of wisdom for the field of business, inspiring countless comparisons. Despite the fact that we now use nuclear warheads and drones rather than swords and cannons, timeless battlefield principles will likely never become obsolete. This article will consider three examples from military history that can examined to better understand competitive strategy in the business arena. 1.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
MAY 2, 2023
Are you preparing for an upcoming strategy meeting? Discover the benefits of strategic planning facilitation in our comprehensive guide. Whether you're organizing a virtual or in-person meeting and whether you prefer a DIY approach or professional assistance, we've got you covered. If you're seeking a facilitator with a proven process, we invite you to explore our services.
Harvard Business
MAY 3, 2023
When managed effectively, complainers can help bosses mitigate risks, identify red flags, and uncover opportunities for growth.
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Henry DeVries
APRIL 30, 2023
Be generous in sharing information that will help prospects solve their biggest problems.
Organizational Talent Consulting
MAY 1, 2023
Star Wars presents an epic struggle between the light and darkside of the force. This special-effects-laden movie saga produced over ten billion dollars of revenue for Disney. However, in the workplace, the made-for-movie behaviors of dark personality traits are not the same. A dark personality sits in between what is considered a normal personality and clinical pathology.
CaseInterview.com
MAY 4, 2023
Most people have a natural desire to be right and in the know. However, looking like you’re right and actually being right are two different things. A lot of people ask me questions about how to be perceived as authoritative, as a leader, and as an expert. I get far fewer questions about how to actually be an expert, be a leader, and be naturally authoritative.
Harvard Business
MAY 1, 2023
Takeaways from a survey of more than 800 customer service reps.
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Chad Barr
MAY 3, 2023
As a devoted advocate of ChatGPT, I leverage its capabilities daily to significantly enhance my skills, productivity and impact. I consider it a game-changer in both personal and professional spheres. Recently, I hosted a live virtual event titled “Unlock the Power of ChatGPT: Transform Your Life and Business,” which garnered an enthusiastic response from attendees.
Kraft Kennedy
MAY 3, 2023
Message Recall serves as Microsoft’s answer to a panic familiar to nearly all email users. When the slip of a finger causes an unintentional email send, creating a bit of confusion or feeling slightly embarrassed are the least painful outcomes. The nightmare scenario of privileged information being misdirected is headline-worthy and the legal ramifications can be financially significant and career-ruining.
CaseInterview.com
APRIL 30, 2023
In life, most major problems often start as minor issues that grow and are left unmanaged. Major financial problems usually begin as minor financial troubles that expand. Major medical problems often start as minor medical concerns that were ignored. Major automobile problems often begin as minor car issues that were not properly looked after. Major marital problems often start as minor relationship conflicts that didn’t get resolved.
Harvard Business
MAY 5, 2023
A survey of 79 firms found that inclusion and adaptability are closely linked.
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
Comatch
MAY 3, 2023
Chances are, you’re hearing a lot of hype around AI. However, there’s a fine line between hype and distraction. To keep up in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s critical that consultants understand how AI can enhance and facilitate their work. In fact, we predict that professionals who learn and leverage AI and ChatGPT will eventually put pressure on those who don’t.
The Management Centre
MAY 2, 2023
In this blog =mc Director Yvette Gyles looks at 7 key questions to help you work out how best to manage behaviour at work. As a manager, one of the most difficult things to deal with is managing ‘challenging’ behaviour, whether it’s because you don’t have a good personal connection with that person, or they’re not doing what you need them to do.
Kraft Kennedy
MAY 2, 2023
New and Improved LAPS Microsoft recently announced the new and improved Windows LAPS. You may be familiar with the existing security product known as Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). In order to manage the password of a specified local administrator account by regularly rotating the password and backing it up to Active Directory (AD), LAPS has proven itself to be an essential and robust building block for on-premises AD enterprise security.
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