In today’s pervasive digital world, you are constantly assessed based on your digital communications. For example, was your email clear enough? Was your memo easy to read? Are you able to distill your key messages into an easy to understand…
Power dynamics exist in human workspaces. In business, power is often thought of as a necessary evil. It’s what enables companies to get things done, but it can also be abused, leading to conflict and resentment. Management consultants are always…
There’s been a long-standing saying in business that “it is not what you know; it’s who you know.” In an industry like consulting, you are continually meeting new people, whether it is clients, coworkers, etc. In order to succeed in…
When you are trying to get your point across, how you communicate is just as important as what you say. You may have the most interesting and prolific points, but if your key message is lost within the overall story,…
Protiviti is a consulting firm with a sincere emphasis on the value of its employees and the assets they bring to the table. Employees speak fondly of the visibility of its CEO, the support they were given by upper management,…
“Greenwashing” is a term coined in the late 1980s. It refers to the practice of making misleading claims about a product to suggest using it is helpful to the environment. It has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as more…
Mentoring is a vital part of professional development. but it doesn’t always have to happen in person. With the rise of remote work, more and more mentoring relationships are taking place online. Virtual mentorship can be just as effective as…
Knowing how to write a resignation letter can keep connections with former colleagues strong. Burning bridges with scathing final words may generate some short-term psychological benefits, but ultimately harms your long term career prospects. Regardless of how you feel about…
Capgemini is a large firm based in Paris, France, which offers IT and consulting services. They have a huge and incredibly well-connected network of offices across the globe, a strong focus on emerging innovation, and reputation for being notably kind…
AArete (“uh-reet”) is a consulting firm offering services in profitability management, digital transformation, and advisory. They utilize data, technology and market intelligence to provide solutions for clients, though there is some debate as to how much “intelligence” and up-to-date technology…