Supply Chain: Keeping Business Moving

A strong supply chain is one of the most important aspects of any business. Companies differ in what they sell and how they sell it, but supply chains are an area of commonality. Why? Nothing makes it into the hands…

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Becoming Data Driven

“Data driven” is one of those descriptors you see all businesses frequently using. It’s being used to the extent that the term has lost some of its real meaning. We shouldn’t let the current state of the term’s usage detract…

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Impact Of Covid-19 On Tax Revenues

Over a year into the pandemic, Covid-19 continues to impact all facets of life. From a business perspective, we most often talk about remote work and “the new normal.” And rightly so. After more than 12 months of working from…

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Design Thinking: Process, Examples, & Models

The design thinking process is tremendously helpful for any team attempting to problem solve or provide a better product to their end users. The name implies it is a technique used only by designers. However, design thinking has been used…

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Offboarding: A Process To Make Departing Employees Fans

In the war for talent, offboarding receives a lot less attention than onboarding. Onboarding has obvious implications for a company’s brand and performance. Consulting firms must ensure new consultants are properly trained before they start working on client projects. Failing…

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What Is Perfectionism & How to Overcome It

Perfectionism might seem – if you’ve spent a lot of time working in competitive schools, industries, and organizations – like a good thing. And this makes sense given the public values in those kinds of spaces. Our culture exalts achievement…

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Top 3 Things To Do As New Manager

The transition from a rank-and-file worker to a new manager can sometimes be tricky. Managers have more responsibilities and greater expectations. Thus, new managers are naturally filled with both excitement and anxiety. They have more authority to achieve personal and…

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The Effects of Micromanagement

Micromanagement is a demoralizing, controlling, rarely effective management method that wreaks havoc in many workplaces. While the intent behind micromanagement is often sincere, the resulting outcome leads to diminished productivity and employee morale. So, how can we learn the signs…

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