David A Fields
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
You’re different from other people. Your Mom always said so, and when was she ever wrong?! Tools like DISC, Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument, Kolbe A, StrengthsFinder, BCPI and other tools are popular because smart folks like you know that understanding different types of people is important. Set aside personality types for the moment, though, and … Continued The post Consulting Firm Founders vs.
The Consultants Peer Group
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Over a short two-day span several consulting related articles caught my attention. First, Confessions of a Whistleblower by Garrison Lovely highlighted several cultural problems at the consulting firm, McKinsey. Lovely writes openly his experiences working in the $15 Billion annual revenue (2022) firm and recommends an approach to more accountability, especially in government arenas.
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Consulting Success
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
“When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” – Simon Sinek. Investing in your team and providing them with a great experience will drive them to perform better. In this episode, Kalyn Ponti, the CEO of Humankind, sprinkles her expertise on how consulting firm owners.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Chief executives are responsible for guiding corporations, so the role inevitably requires making many decisions. But people overestimate the level of personal involvement CEOs have in this process. Instead of making decisions, CEOs tend to shape decisions, by designing the process, choosing when to participate directly, and monitoring the work — a selective process that mirrors the choices CEOs must make when carrying out other responsibilities.
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Johanna Rothman
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Back in Part 1 of this series, I explained all the problems I saw with this interview question: “The product owner and dev team cannot decide on a sprint goal, even after hours of discussion. They (the team) feel that the tasks for the sprint are too varied to manage to a single sprint goal. What should the Scrum Master do?” My final problem was this: Why did anyone allow hours of discussion?
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Consulting Success
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector, you’ve gained valuable experience and wisdom — experience and wisdom nonprofit organizations would pay for. Why not take your experience and use it to start a non-profit consulting business? Consider the example of non-profit consultant Douglas Nelson and his consultancy The Discovery Group. Douglas works with medium and.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Having a well-crafted purpose statement really matters. Not only does it represent the organization’s aspirations, it also sends signals to employees about what the company stands for. It is the vital first step on the road to actually embedding and activating an authentic purpose. Yet leaders often struggle to articulate an appropriate and inspiring purpose statement due to a lack of guidance concerning the focus, scope, and form of expression they should aim for.
Johanna Rothman
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Product owners have many challenges: They need to keep at least two thoughts about the product: what it needs to be in the near future, and what the organization wants it to be in the (distant) future. Some product owners think they're supposed to fill out a complete backlog, including all the UI designs for the product before the team can start. (That's a more traditional product requirements document, and I've never seen that work.
Makarios Consulting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Ask leaders to rank their responsibilities from “This is my absolute favorite!” to “I would rather scrub toilets than do this” and there is one duty you will consistently find at the bottom of the list: resolving conflict. However, just like scrubbing toilets, dealing with conflict is a necessary activity. And, like scrubbing toilets, it is necessary a lot more often than we would like.
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Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Are you an iPhone user? If you are, then it is very probable that you also own an iPad, a MacBook, and Airpods. Do you frequently order from Amazon? If so, it is reasonable to assume that you own an Alexa homekit and a Kindle e-reader too! Apple’s and Amazon’s product lines are showcase examples of how to build a business ecosystem. What does the buzzword ‘business ecosystem’ really stand for?
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
It’s human nature to procrastinate — but it can be devastating for your future goals if you continually procrastinate on projects that are important but not urgent. In this article, the author offers five strategies to overcome procrastination on ambiguous but essential tasks: 1) Get clear on the vision. 2) Identify concrete steps. 3) Take (small) action. 4) Create forcing functions. 5) Limit competing distractions.
Johanna Rothman
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
I started this series with many specific concerns about a particular interview question: “The product owner and dev team cannot decide on a sprint goal, even after hours of discussion. They (the team) feel that the tasks for the sprint are too varied to manage to a single sprint goal. What should the Scrum Master do?” (Note: This is a terrible interview question because it's hypothetical.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Discover the keys to successful CEO leadership with Will Robinson, CEO of Encapture. Learn how AI and innovation drive growth and empower teams.
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Consultants' Consultant
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Consultants Consultant: Fabulous bureaucracy hacking – Marina Nitze has so many smart clever ways to circumvent. The post My week in podcasts appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Technological advances and increasingly sophisticated ways of gathering and analyzing data are changing both the kinds of products and services companies can offer and are increasing competitive pressures. To meet the moment, this article argues that organizations may need to change the way they operate to innovate. Specifically, the authors suggest that companies should consider a version of RenDanHeYi.
Johanna Rothman
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Do you want to improve your nonfiction writing skills? I offer a 6-week writing workshop to do just that. You'll learn how to write faster and better, all while educating, influencing, and entertaining your readers. (That's a big part of how you sell your nonfiction ideas.) And if you write, I'll offer you feedback so you can learn to recognize the specific traps that prevent you from writing fast and well.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Keith Smith, the president of Vonco Products, imparts his wisdom and experience to scale a business and the efforts it took to thrive in his position today.
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Chad Barr
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
What is the value of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT for business and personal life? How do you use it safely and avoid pitfalls? Guest Chad Barr demonstrates how to apply human intelligence to maximize the benefits and minimize the downsides of Chat GPT. He also addresses how to save time and get better business outcomes. Chad Barr is the Digital Empire Creator.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Companies are struggling with where to start with generative AI. The authors’ case studies, based on their growing global community of over 3,000 GenAI practitioners, point to a new category of work, more precise and actionable than “knowledge work.” They call it WINS Work — the places where tasks, functions, possibly your entire company or industry — are dependent on the manipulation and interpretation of Words, Images, Numbers, and Sounds (WINS).
Action Plan
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In working with clients over the years, we often explored core beliefs that held them back. One of the most common (but least recognized) was, “I am not enough.” This belief can lead to a wide range of behaviors that tend to sabotage our efforts. Here are some of the most common ones we explored: 1. Perfectionism: This shows up as rarely completing projects or not even starting projects because of the unrealistically high standards they have set for themselves. 2.
Organizational Talent Consulting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Without selfless love in the workplace, the best of what might be is impossible to achieve. Stop and think about the implications of that statement for a moment. There is no serious debate that well-designed organizations with clear organizational strategies influence desired behaviors, culture, and performance. Numerous studies identify failure as often tied to misalignment between the organization and its operational environment.
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Consultants' Consultant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Consultants Consultant: This morning I listened to a few interesting podcasts from Freakonomics. The one on. The post Freakonomics appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Too often, smaller companies are intimidated by the high costs, complexity, and long installation times that high-end smart factory systems can require. This is short-sighted. Companies can see big financial benefits by utilizing existing data and simpler technologies to reduce waste, labor costs, overhead, and utility expenses.
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
An echo chamber is created by a marketer to assemble a group of people who are insulated from conventional discourse. It can happen to sports and music fans, to investors, to companies that have confidence in their view of the world, or to social or political gatherings. We support an echo chamber when we can gain status or find tribal affiliation by adhering to its rules.
Leadership Vision Consulting
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Let's dive into the profound impact of nurturing connection and community within the workplace, with insights inspired by the Surgeon General's report on workplace mental health and well-being. Join Dr. Linda and Brian Schubring of Leadership Vision, as they stress the significance of fostering social bonds and relationships among employees to bolster their overall well-being.
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
LSA Global
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
September 7, 2023 — Tris Brown Delivers Selling Power Keynote in Las Vegas to Accelerate Growth to 600 sales leaders before Chief Revenue Officer of the Year Awards. Titled “The Moves Top Sales Leaders Make to Create Exponential Growth” the research-backed session outlined the sales strategy , sales culture , and sales talent warning signs and actions to take to drive consistent and lasting revenue growth.
Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The U.S. health sector has struggled to put innovations into practice. AI promises to be no different. But 3 steps can help overcome the obstacles. And the contrasting experiences of electronic health records and minimally invasive surgical removal of the gallbladder can be instructive.
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
I used to drive 200 miles to Boston once a week or so. After a few trips on the highway, my subconscious figured out that getting behind a few trucks for the entire ride enabled me to spend four hours without using much conscious effort on driving. Every day, we make decisions. These require effort, and there’s probably a finite amount of energy available for these focused choices.
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