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Book Review – An Introduction to Management Consultancy

Workplace Psychology

An Introduction to Management Consultancy by Marc Baaij is a book that really pulls back the curtains and reveals the inner workings of management consultancies. I have never seen a book about management consulting like this before. Applying to a Management Consultancy.

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Agile Work Environments and How to Implement One in Your Workplace

The Receptionist

Responsive: An employee who is motivated and has the knowledge to see a problem and solve it is a valuable one. An agile work environment should encourage and promote accountable, responsive behavior to solving challenges. The gold standard would be to create an entire team that can do this.

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Exploring the Value and Benefits of Company Retreats

Success

Strengthening team cohesion “No one wants to hold hands and sing ‘Kumbaya,’ but when done well, team-building exercises help break down barriers between employees and create a sense of unity around a shared purpose,” says Tramelle D Jones, strategic success and workplace wellness coach at TDJ Consulting. Don’t overdo it.

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How can HR leaders manage challenges in the new realities of working at home?

Vantage Circle

Many have offered helpful administrative and logistics tips for working at home (e.g., We supplement tips on administrative logistics to offer guidance on how to overcome four challenges and to pay attention to three critical success factors for working at home.

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Office Administrator vs Office Manager: Understanding the Roles

SnackNation

Represents office interests in relationships with external associates, including vendors, consultants, and clients. Fields technical and logistical questions. Solves both logistical and human problems. Takes initiative in solving problems and improving processes. Creates reports and presentations.

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I’m not included in meetings about my team’s work, my boss says remote workers should get paid less, and more

Ask a Manager

Do executives prefer advice from consultants rather than their own staff? I just finished attending a presentation from consultants to me, my boss, and a few other members of our executive team. The consultants just finished their research project and this was their final presentation with their recommendations.

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The Path to Chief of Staff Whitepaper

Backbone Blog

EAs tend to be logistical thought partners who focus on details in the short term, while Chiefs of Staff are strategic thought partners who tackle the long-term goals and vision of not just their executive, but the entire company. “Whatever problem you’re facing, it’s not one person versus another person,” she says.