The Seven Signs of the Consulting Apocalypse
1. Billing by the hour, day or other time unit. 2. Failing to find and establish a relationship with an economic buyer (someone who can sign a check). 3. Leading with methodology and techniques rather than results and value. 4. Being prescriptive in
Quo Vadis, HR?
(as published on Human Resource Executive Online ) The ship of HR as a profession may be sailing into the sunset unless senior-level executives face up to the failures of the function, writes an HR consultant. No one
In Case You Were Wondering What I Was Thinking
We’re completing our stay at Disney World with the family. We’ve had a wonderful time watching the granddaughters have a ball. The place is really built for two and three year-olds who rejoice in seeing Mickey. I can never turn
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 05/02/11
May 5, 2011—Issue #85 This week’s focus point: When buyers are attracted to you, two beneficial dynamics come into play: First, your credibility isn't an issue; and second, fees are not a major consideration. Cold calling, “feet
Disney Acquires Summit Consulting
For Immediate Release Summit Consulting Group Purchased by Walt Disney Company In a surprise move, Alan Weiss’s Summit Consulting Group was purchased by the Walt Disney Company during a clandestine meeting held in Orlando, Florida this past week. Disney spokesperson Linda Melinda said
From Gainesville to Orlando, Graduation to Disney
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