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,…
“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…
Neurodiversity in the workplace is an important topic that is often overlooked. Neurodiversity is the diversity of neurological conditions. This can include, but is not limited to, Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette syndrome. Neurodiversity is often seen as…
Conflict management is a critical skill in both your personal and professional life. Conflicts inevitably arise in the workplace (especially in an industry like consulting where deadlines are tight). The ways to manage conflicts differ based on many dimensions, including:…
Delegation isn’t always the most natural response for leaders and managers. As a leader, it can be easy to feel that your best work is accomplished on your own, utilizing your high capacity and drive to bring value to your…
Microeconomics knowledge is highly useful for aspiring consultants. Becoming a consultant is a great way to use your microeconomics skills. As a consultant, you will be paid to help businesses make decisions about pricing, marketing, and other strategic issues. To…
McKinsey is arguably one of the most prestigious and successful consulting firms in the world. The company has a reputation for solving some of their clients’ most critical issues in a short time. This amount of responsibility can bring on…
In an unpredictable world, companies need effective corporate communications now more than ever. Whether internal or external facing, corporate communication must do more than just convey information – it must share a narrative that gets distinct stakeholders to “buy in”…