Category: Consulting skills

Questions Good Leaders Ask

We all know questions are an essential part of learning. Questions help managers to manage their direct reports. Good leaders ask great questions that move their people and organizations toward their goals. Questions can also direct existing leaders toward success and career growth. A leader might ask another leader about their mentors, memorable lessons, work…

Empathy In Leadership: Importance, Benefits, & Examples

Empathy in leadership is one of the keys to success of a consulting firm, Fortune 500 company, small start-up, or non-profit. Beyond developing personal connections and being empathetic for the sake of being a good person, empathy is important in leadership at work because it increases trust, communication, and a sense of worth for team…

DEI Strategy

DEI strategy is a nuanced topic that has received ample attention in recent years. But what is a DEI strategy and why is diversity, equity, and inclusion important in the first place? DEI is a buzzword that’s thrown around a lot, but are all companies enforcing the same DEI strategy? Does that strategy even work?…

Business Intelligence: What It Is & Its Importance

Business intelligence- what does this really mean? Management consultants are often hired to help organizations make better decisions. To do this effectively, they need to have a deep understanding of the businesses they are advising. Business intelligence is a term that refers to the process of gathering and analyzing data to gain insights into business…

Agile Transformation

Agile transformation is essential in the turbulent economic environment that the world faces today. What must management do for a successful agile transformation? Is there an agile transformation checklist? What are the agile transformation stages? Agile transformation (a.k.a. business agility transformation) can ensure that your firm survives and thrives when unexpected problems arise. Concerned about…

Human Resource Planning

Human resource planning allows companies to maximize their investments in quality talent. In today’s employment paradigm, companies around the world struggle to fill important roles with the right candidates and retain top talent. Human resource planning equips companies to meet these challenges by anticipating industry needs and worker supply to maintain a steady flow of…

Peer Mentoring

Peer mentoring can have a profound impact on the trajectory of a person’s career. If you’ve been curious about the benefits of having a peer mentor or wondering how to successfully implement a peer mentoring program in your organization, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll define the concept of peer mentoring. We'll also…

Compassionate Leadership: Model, Benefits, & Examples

Compassionate leadership is not something that can be glazed over as simply a pleasant idea or an interesting concept. In recent years, people have become accustomed to shifting with unexpected workplace challenges more than ever before, often to the detriment of their personal lives. Managing with a compassionate leadership style will help you build connections…

Minimum Efficient Scale Explained

The minimum efficient scale is a metric that should be understood by anyone attempting to make a profit or achieve success in business. It’s a simple tool that can be utilized by anyone attempting to sell a product or service. Everyone who fits this description has probably already completed a calculation to figure this out,…

Expectancy Theory: How to Tailor Motivation

The Expectancy Theory of Motivation has become increasingly popular within the management world as a strategy for aligning employee and company incentives. This is one of the key responsibilities and challenges a manager has. Incentives are malleable, however. Effective management can help bring employee and company incentives into a more synergistic relationship. This is exactly…