Harvard Business

JANUARY 16, 2025

First, it helps the Board of the company rigorously evaluate growth opportunities presented by senior management. Clarity about the core features of the firms strategic position provides two key benefits. Second, it helps operational managers throughout the organization make decisions with autonomy.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This means companies can, in effect, procrastinate and wait until customer demand is present before producing an actual product or service.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If youre interested in sharpening your listening skills, try using these four techniques: (1) Listen until the end dont jump in or interrupt the speaker; (2) Listen to summarize the problem, not to solve it; (3) Balance your focus between building a connection with the speaker and understanding the issue theyre presenting you with; (4) Listen for (..)

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

But what do delight-inducing results look like, and how can you present results so that … Continued The post Two Tips to Massively Improve Your Consulting Firm’s Client Experience appeared first on David A. Lets take advantage of that wiring to help your consulting firm win more projects and create happier clients.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They can make a big difference in the delivery of a presentation, especially if it’s your first time on a stage. So what can you do to prevent this fear from becoming a reality? Bring notes. The key is knowing how to prepare them, and then how to use them effectively in the moment.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 27, 2022

Don’t let your slides get in the way of telling a compelling story.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Strategies for a polished, unified final product.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you're wondering how to start a consulting business or coaching practice while being a fully present parent, let me show you how it’s not only possible but deeply rewarding. Reflecting now as an empty nester, I realize there were many moments when I was physically present with my kids but mentally distracted by work.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As a consulting firm leader, you’re well aware that within every client presentation longer than 30 minutes, every white paper, and every compendium of content beefier than 20 pages, you’re required to present at least one 2×2 matrix. Failure to do so could cost you your consulting license.

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Consulting Groups 370

Harvard Business

APRIL 13, 2022

An analysis of more than 4,000 firms, their founders, and their funders.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 23, 2020

Presentations are an essential part of any business. That is why it is crucial to deliver your presentations the best you can. It is where ideas are brought to light, potential connections are established, and even customers are marketed. In this episode, Michael Zipursky asks Leah Bonvissuto for her expertise in this matter.

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Consulting Marketing 286

Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2023

Grabbing and keeping your audience’s focus is critical to communication success. What you have to say is important, so give yourself the best chance to convey your message to your audience by first gaining attention, but then, more importantly, sustaining it.

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Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2023

One of the most common unpleasant surprises that you’ve likely faced as a public speaker is getting your time cut short. You go into the meeting with a plan for what you’re going to cover based on the allotted time you’ve been given. And then, the technology doesn’t work until 15 minutes into the meeting.

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Meeting Groups 172

Effective Managers

JANUARY 23, 2025

Informing: Recommending – Similar to advising, this extends to making specific recommendations that can help streamline decision-making processes by presenting well-considered suggestions that decision-makers can adopt or modify as they see fit. Its crucial for leveraging specialized knowledge across different parts of the organization.

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Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2024

When idea pitches fail to resonate, it doesn’t always have to do with the merit of the idea, your presentation style, or charisma; the problem could stem from a deeper disengagement in your organization. Drawing from his experience at Disney, the author uses examples of successful presentations in each style and gives tips on engaging each.

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Examples Meeting Management 252

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, with present-day high competition and ever-evolving requirements, this can be easier said than done. Leveraging technology At present, technology plays a critical role in optimizing business processes, increasing their efficiency, and achieving high business performance. Read the article to find out.

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Effective Managers

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managers should create an environment where team members feel comfortable challenging assumptions and presenting alternative viewpoints. This diversity helps balance the biases that might arise from individual or group thinking. By fostering a culture of openness, leaders can avoid groupthink and make more robust, well-informed decisions.

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Management Emotional Intelligence Tools Groups 245

David A Fields

JUNE 9, 2020

Extraordinary times present you and your consulting firm with the opportunity to make extraordinary contributions. You can employ the toolkit you’ve assembled for consulting to support broader, deeper impact.

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Consulting 351

Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness can enhance stress management and focus: Mindfulness Techniques: Engage in practices such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to stay present and manage stress. Solicit Feedback: Seek feedback from colleagues and family to understand how your balance impacts them and identify areas for improvement.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness can enhance stress management and focus: Mindfulness Techniques: Engage in practices such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to stay present and manage stress. Solicit Feedback: Seek feedback from colleagues and family to understand how your balance impacts them and identify areas for improvement.

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Tools Efficiency Productivity Meeting 246

David A Fields

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The initial few minutes of every client meeting present your consulting firm with a unique opportunity. Will you let it slip by unnoticed, or create a regular, business-building habit to maximize that time?

Meeting 327

Meeting Consulting Enterprise 327

Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2024

And that process, which will be highly consultative and conversational, will create a new information pipeline that marketers need to monitor to ensure their brands are presented for relevant prompts and described accurately. The authors present three ways for marketers to rise to this challenge.

Marketing 247

Marketing Productivity Consulting Management 247

Effective Managers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This can be done through status reports, presentations, or informal updates. To increase your visibility: Showcase Your Achievements: Regularly communicate your accomplishments and contributions to your superiors and peers. Volunteer for High-Profile Projects: Take on challenging assignments that are visible to key stakeholders.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 27, 2024

Insights This feature presents data from Jira boards and indicates the team’s historical progress. Based on our findings, we’d like to present a detailed overview of the limitations of this tool as well as the areas where it might not meet the needs of some organizations. This helps team members make better decisions.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

An experiment with over 8,000 job seekers found that women often worry these organizations will present them with frustrating challenges.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 27, 2024

The inner dialogue you’ll hear when this fear is present includes: Do I have what it takes to achieve my dreams? The inner dialogue you’ll hear when this fear is present includes: What if I put myself out there and no one cares? When it comes to the work I want to do, am I a fraud? Can I claim the expertise I want to claim?

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Consulting How To Financial Strategy 296

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Maintaining focus during long lectures isn’t easy for most, causing them to miss key pieces of information during the presentations. With blended learning, instructor-led presentations are coupled with independent, digital coursework. While they can be effective to a degree, many learners don’t find the approach particularly engaging.

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Training Training Development Consulting 250

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we list 10 of our favorites from 2024, covering topics like how to develop essential leadership skills, exude gravitas, bolster your presentation style, overcome overthinking and more. Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBRs most popular newsletters.

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Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2024

In this article, the authors offer three recommendations: 1) Present the alternatives considered and explain why they were not adopted. What can leaders do to help employees understand enough context to understand a strategy? 2) Explain how each choice is linked to the organization’s purpose. 3) Involve employees in strategy development.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Strategy Development 254

Harvard Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

HBR’s top five most popular articles of 2024 (so far), present an opportunity to reflect on the work you’ve done in the preceding months, and chart any necessary course changes.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Leadership 249

Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 4, 2021

Leaving a remote work arrangement and coming back to the office means dealing with distractions that aren’t present at home. As the pandemic wanes, many employees are beginning to return to offices all across the country. This is marking a period of transition. Plus, concerns about a pandemic resurgence still weigh on the minds of many.

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Training Training Development Consulting 279

Harvard Business

JUNE 17, 2024

In this article, the authors introduce readers to the main kinds of retail media, discuss three strategic challenges that they present, and provide guidance for effectively managing those challenges. McKinsey estimates that by 2026, retail media will add $1.3 trillion to enterprise values in the U.S.

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Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2024

They show why newcomers are vulnerable to this loss and present strategies to help preserve their early willingness to speak up. Yet, the authors’ latest research suggests one catalyst for learning is often lacking when it’s needed most: psychological safety.

Research 248

Research Talent Industry Strategy 248

Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2024

The author presents several strategies for encouraging employees to engage during meetings. Managers who want their teams to be more engaged in meetings need to foster a safe, inclusive team culture, which requires a deep understanding of their team’s unique dynamics.

Meeting 253

Meeting Culture Strategy Strategy 253

Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2024

questions during your carefully crafted presentation. Navigating unsolicited ideas, advice, or suggestions at work is a common scenario. Consider the colleague who jumps in with a barrage of “Have you considered…?” or “What about…?”

Strategy 248

Strategy Strategy Strategy& How To 248

Harvard Business

JULY 29, 2024

The author presents five pitfalls to avoid on your working vacation — and what to do instead. While it’s not easy to balance these competing priorities, it is possible to get critical work done while enjoying some refreshing time off.

Travel 249

Travel Time Management Productivity Management 249

Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2024

The authors present four key steps to consider to ensure you’re offered relevant opportunities and can deploy your full talents. Indeed, there’s often a lag between our self-perception and how others view us, and we have to consciously focus on closing that gap to achieve the brand or reputation we seek.

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