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The 7 People Every Consultant Must Have On Their Team

David A Fields

At a minimum they need a director of photography to run the camera, a sound person, a lighting person/gaffer (I’ve always wanted to use the word gaffer in a blog), plus a production assistant. Successful, independent consultants know the same thing (about consulting, not films).

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Lack of Perspective: When Determination Leads to Disaster

Tom Spencer

Consider Kodak, a company famous for its photographic film products. It persisted so much with its film-based business model that it failed to appreciate the opportunities and threats of digital photography, a technology that the company itself invented in 1975.

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Project Managers, Unlock the Power of Timeboxing

Harvard Business

From film directors and restaurant owners to lawyers and accountants, many professions involve managing projects. Project managers who learn to embrace this keystone skill can enjoy increased productivity and stand to witness a transformative impact on projects. Modern work is inherently project-based and collaborative.

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Job Hub: Pixar Animation Studios Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Two of its fourteen feature films – “Finding Nemo” and “Toy Story 3” – are among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time, while an impressive thirteen of the fourteen are in the 50 highest-grossing animated films of all time. billion dollars. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Creating a Cohesive Team for Corporate Transformation Projects

Harvard Business

Hollywood films have long been made by teams of independent contractors and employees of different production companies brought together for short-term projects. Companies have embraced this model for transformations, with data showing that 45% of the people on these projects are not regular employees.

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How to Trust Your Gut and Find Your Path to Success with Kelly Collins-Lintz

Consulting Matters

Kelly Collins-Lintz – actress of both film and movies, blogger, writer, momager (her kids are also in the acting biz on shows like Bosch, the Walking Dead, and Under the Dome) says “listening to your gut is the best way to create your own path to success,” and this woman knows what she is talking about! Betsy: Wow.

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7 Ways Your Website Can Transform Your Life

Consulting Matters

When you start to list your products and services against your value proposition, you will be forced to decide which business you will be in and which you will not be in. It is hard to film videos if you have never done so before, or to ask for testimonials. Clarity: Good strategy is nothing but tough decisions and tradeoffs.