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How On-Demand Talent Helps Companies Navigate Organizational Change
Businesses implement organizational changes for a variety of reasons. Some are simple: a key executive is leaving. Others are complex: A new structure is needed to take advantage of an emerging market. But whatever its purpose, change introduces elements of stress and uncertainty that have to be carefully managed. For the company, an organizational…
What Kind of Independent Contractor Are You?
It’s been widely reported that by the year 2020, between 40 and 50 percent of workers will be independent contractors. While some are suspicious of the trend, many find the benefits of being boss-less nearly irresistible. Of course, people are different, and so are their motivations. What kind of independent contractor are you? Rock Star….
How to Manage the On-Demand Workforce
Talent on-demand increasingly is an important component of workforce planning. The speed at which business moves today, coupled with the frequent need for specialized expertise, is leading more executives to pair independent consultants to business-critical tasks. The approach is cost-effective, flexible and allows companies to precisely match talent to specific, well-defined needs. However, effectively managing…
IQ Workforce Interview With Dave Traugott
This podcast interview is with Dave Traugott, an independent consultant and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. We ask Dave about his experience as an independent consultant and advisor to CEO’s. If you are thinking of becoming an independent consultant / interim executive there is some helpful, practical information in this interview…
Think Hiring a McKinsey Consultant is Only for the Fortune 500? Think Again!
The top tier management consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain, among others do great work. These firms have smart, talented consultants and tried and tested methodologies, frameworks and processes that allow them to deliver consistently good work that delivers results for their clients. Yes, we’ve all heard the jokes and negatives about consultants,…
Where Did Chobani Go Wrong? Was it Avoidable?
The Wall Street Journal (http://www.wsj.com/articles/at-chobani-rocky-road-from-startup-status-1431909152?KEYWORDS=chobani) cataloged the rise of Chobani from a start-up in 2007 to the $1Bn company that dominated the Greek yogurt market with 60% market share and its subsequent stumbles which led to a need for a $750MM investment from private equity firm, TPG and ceding the CEO position to a “professional…
Speed, Flexibility Are Keys to Success for the New Corporate Strategy Department
Today’s corporate strategy department is always on the lookout for potential game-changers, and has to be prepared to move quickly to outflank competitors, both traditional and disruptive. Otherwise, their business will lose competitive edge and market share. These groups are expected to lead a company’s growth through innovation and competitive expansion, a tough proposition in…
How to Evaluate an Independent Consultant
The independent consultant industry is expected to grow as companies seek to cut costs, streamline operations and look for real expertise to support their business goals. This growth means that there are plenty of cost-effective options for expert independent resources that provide long-term value for your business. And as the market for independent consultants, or…
Can You Trust Your Strategic Initiatives to Independent Consultants?
The recent recession and anemic growth we are seeing has had fundamental and long lasting effects on how business is being done and how it will be done going forward. Companies have scaled back on staff and have learned how to operate as lean organizations. And with growth continuing to be anemic, it’s unlikely that…
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