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How to Develop Your Tagline to Win More Work

Successful Independent Consulting

In the list of taglines above, some of the keywords are “big, hairy projects;” “shared services;” “burnout prevention;” and “turnaround leader.” The 4th and 5th examples were invented by me.) [2] It may include who you do it for, though that’s usually not necessary. These words should cause that expert to be top-of-mind.

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When Is Teamwork Really Necessary?

Harvard Business

Consider the example of Nicolas, a regional sales vice president at a medical devices company. While the group liked getting together and engaging in some joint activities — such as goal setting, best-practice sharing, and talent development — people often wondered why they were in the room. Talent developers.

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Narrow Your Niche to Win More Work as a Solopreneur

Successful Independent Consulting

Examples Several years ago, my agency represented a highly talented professional with over 20 years of experience even though he positioned himself as a jack-of-all-trades. For example, Fortune 500 or middle market? They want to hire a specialist and you want to be that person. What problem was being solved? Who was the client?

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Your Consulting Niche vs Jack-of-All-Trades Myth

Successful Independent Consulting

Let’s look at some examples. I know a highly talented professional with over 20 years of experience with several Fortune 500 companies. Transformation and turnaround leader specialized in building teams, measurement systems, and driving results at distressed and growth companies alike, with a focus on the middle market.

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How to Manage a More Experienced Direct Report

CaseInterview.com

One of the questions I get a lot from newer managers is: “How do I manage someone who is older and more experienced, knowledgeable, and talented than I am?” A good CEO hires people who are smarter, more experienced, and more talented in their respective functional areas than the CEO. Here are some examples.

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All Hail Medium-Term Planning

Harvard Business

Now a global giant in the drinks business, just 25 years ago, its precursor, Brahma, was a second-tier Brazilian brewer undergoing a painful turnaround in the hands of acquirer 3G, a São Paulo–based private equity house. A key feature of the turnaround, led by CEO Marcel Telles, was avoiding a hopelessly long-term view.

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7 Factors of Great Office Design

Harvard Business

For example, we’ve seen an explosion of open office layouts, sn part because openness, transparency, and collaboration are some of the attributes companies strive for today. Pick an example of a work activity that happens regularly, like a daily or weekly standing meeting.

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