David A Fields
AUGUST 27, 2024
Some professional salespeople recommend that you never say you’re available on the day a prospect suggests for a meeting, even if you are free that day. Instead, they advise you counter with a date a week or two later than the prospect asked for. That way, these sales pro explain, your consulting firm doesn’t appear … Continued The post Should Your Consulting Firm Play “Hard to Get?
Successful Independent Consulting
AUGUST 28, 2024
One of the six keys to success as a solopreneur is to be known for something and be memorable. When you are perceived as an expert, you’ll get more referrals and win more work. Narrowing your niche is an important step in the right direction, but you’ll also want to develop a tagline as part of your branding. A marketing tagline is short phrase that helps people remember you in a certain way.
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Harvard Business
AUGUST 27, 2024
High stress at work can destabilize people’s ethical compass, putting them at heightened risk of ethical lapses. When employees focus solely on achieving their targets, deadlines, or personal financial goals at the expense of ethical considerations — when doing the right thing feels burdensome compared to seemingly less-costly shortcuts — they can teeter on “ethical burnout.
Chad Barr
AUGUST 28, 2024
A few years ago, I came across a fascinating article in National Geographic that delved into the relentless pursuit of excellence through technology. It highlighted how sport climbing athletes are using motion-sensor suits to gather crucial data, allowing them to tailor their training with precision. In another example, boxers are increasingly incorporating science into their training regimens.
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
Consulting Success
AUGUST 30, 2024
What is fractional consulting? Should you seek out these types of engagements? Imagine this: you’re a seasoned consultant juggling multiple clients, and yet, you’re not quite where you want to be. The long hours, the endless proposals — it’s all adding up. But your revenue? Not so much. Enter fractional consulting. Increasing in popularity it.
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Tom Spencer
AUGUST 30, 2024
I have often heard from leaders at MBB firms that management consulting is a close substitute for an MBA program. From my experience at one of the MBB firms and now as an MBA candidate, I want to share the similarities that I have found between being an MBB consultant and doing an MBA, whether doing an MBA is worthwhile if you have prior management consulting experience, and how to get the most out of the MBA experience.
Epicflow
AUGUST 30, 2024
Manufacturing companies continually seek ways to improve their processes, optimize costs, and increase competitiveness. To achieve these goals, they are adopting the latest technologies (Industry 4.0) and implementing advanced software solutions. There’s one more essential component that helps manufacturers reach their goals — manufacturing operations management (MOM).
Harvard Business
AUGUST 27, 2024
Few companies have a clear idea of where strategy making ends and execution begins. As a result they develop strategic plans where they’re not required and fail to develop strategic plans where they are. To help prevent this happening to your Graham Kenny offers a few dos and don’ts: (1) Don’t develop strategic plans for functions; (2) Confine “strategy” to the business level; (3) Keep strategy and action separate; and (4) Be careful how you use the terms “strategy” and “strategic.
MishTalk
AUGUST 29, 2024
The BEA revised GDP from 2.8 percent in the second quarter to 3.0 percent. The much more believable number is GDI at 1.3 percent and expect negative revisions to that.
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Tom Spencer
AUGUST 30, 2024
Open banking is transforming the financial industry , promising greater transparency, competition, and innovation. The European Union, which looks set to introduce updated rules about digital payments and financial services within the next two years, is at the leading edge of regulating open banking. This could enable Europe to bolster competition and accelerate innovation in its financial industry.
Harmonious Workplaces
AUGUST 30, 2024
Ignoring ethics can risk damage to life and limb, not just profits and reputation I once worked for a crane company — a business that rents large construction equipment to move heavy loads. Even though I served as the marketing director, I underwent the same on-the-job workplace safety training as anyone in the field. This […] The post Employers Ethical Responsibility for Psychological Safety appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.
Harvard Business
AUGUST 26, 2024
New research in behavioral science has revealed that cynical thinking stands in the way of success in the workplace. Cynics, it turns out, earn less money, report lower job satisfaction, and are less likely to be elevated to leadership positions. That’s because success is not the winner-take-all battle that cynics believe it to be. Cynicism, in fact, can bleed workplaces of creativity, openness, and morale, and the bottom line — whereas the people who succeed at work tend to so by building trust
MishTalk
AUGUST 30, 2024
Chicago has a budget deficit of nearly $1 billion. Tack on another $2.9 billion for a proposed teachers' contract and an unknown amount for firefighters.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 30, 2024
While Gen AI holds big promise for banking , most of the current deployments are limited to just a few areas or don’t go beyond the experimental phase. Though early pilots appear impressive, it will definitely take time to realize Gen AI’s full potential for the banking industry. Leaders in the banking sector must address significant challenges as they consider large-scale deployments.
Business Consulting Agency
AUGUST 30, 2024
In today’s competitive retail environment, brands face many challenges. These challenges can significantly impact growth, profitability, and market presence. Moreover, the retail landscape is constantly evolving with shifting consumer preferences and the rise of e-commerce. Therefore, many retail brands turn to business consultants for guidance. These consultants offer valuable expertise and experience to address challenges and unlock growth opportunities.
Harvard Business
AUGUST 29, 2024
“Evolvable scripts” are brief instruction sets that are easy to understand and remember, and allow room for employees to adapt to specific and changing needs.
MishTalk
AUGUST 24, 2024
It currently costs NY about $36 per MWH for energy. But the state demanded wind. Let’s discuss the results.
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Harmonious Workplaces
AUGUST 27, 2024
Inclusive Cultures Find Seats on the Bus for Good Workers In July, after the business owner of my longest-held client company returned from a three-week vacation, I suddenly received an unexpected text message: “Don’t do any more work until we talk.” This followed my fixing an integration issue on their website. Concerned, I responded immediately, […] The post Firing Redundant Workers: Human Implications and Hidden Costs appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.
Business Consulting Agency
AUGUST 29, 2024
Expanding your business into new markets can be a daunting task. The complexities involved in market entry, from regulatory compliance to cultural adaptation, require careful planning and execution. For these reasons, hiring a market entry consultant can be a wise decision. Find out why you should consider hiring a market entry consultant and how they can help your business succeed.
Harvard Business
AUGUST 28, 2024
Numerous researches have shown that we forget much of what we experience in a day. Knowing this, how do you create messages so there is a better chance of people remembering them? The author uses concepts from memory science to help you craft messages — whether it’s a presentation, an email, or a speech — that will be likely to stick. One way to craft a memorable message is to chunk it up.
MishTalk
AUGUST 24, 2024
What starts in California and Minnesota is guaranteed to not stay in California and Minnesota if you vote for Harris.
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Girard Training Solutions
AUGUST 26, 2024
Building trust in the workplace is essential to running your team well. If trust is lacking, you’re not going to get much done. Whether the symptom is a lack of commitment, motivation, or retention, the absence of trust is what often must be cured to turn those around. Employees who trust their managers, for example, are more likely to stop looking for other jobs, so cultivating trust in your teams could save you lost productivity from staffing gaps, as well as recruiting and onboarding, t
Business Consulting Agency
AUGUST 27, 2024
Finding the right online consulting agency is crucial for your business’s success. With countless options available, the process can be overwhelming. However, by following a structured approach, you can identify the agency that best fits your needs. Here are practical tips to help you make an informed decision. Find out here how to find the right online consulting agency for your needs and business.
Harvard Business
AUGUST 28, 2024
Nearly all transformation efforts face significant challenges that can derail the whole program. These can range from exogenous shocks, such as inflation, supply-chain disruption, or political events; operating-model issues, such as the need to change technology, governance, or ways of working; or human dynamics, such as employee confidence in or ownership of the change.
MishTalk
AUGUST 29, 2024
If you were wondering how much cream puffery there would be in CNN’s Dana Bash interview of Kamala Harris, we now have the answer.
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