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How to Be a Good Dictator (or Not)

Nathan Magnuson

In the 16th century, political consultant (for lack of a better term) Niccolò Machiavelli’s works were published in the controversial manuscript The Prince – which is still in print today. Dictatorship is alive and well in the world of global politics, but it’s a not-so-subtle organizational management style as well.

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CMI Hong Kong: updates from the board

Chartered Management Institute

Ann also met with Titania Woo of The Hong Kong Management Association to discuss partnership opportunities in the region. Furthermore, Ann was delighted to be able to personally present a number of Chartered Managers and Fellows with their certificates. Learn more here.

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People Do Business With You…But Why?

Women on Business

It is not because they had some unique access to talented people, advertising, consultants or the media. We are committed to designing smart marketing strategies – not the flashiest or most complex. In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes.

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Your PR Efforts May Be Hurting You

Harvard Business Review

Now, I run a consulting firm that focuses on clients' marketing efforts, helping them craft the strategy and language to create critical masses of loyal customers. I know this statement will upset some readers who work in PR, but you can't read through the problems detailed below and tell me the picture I am painting is not accurate.

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How Consultants Project Expertise and Learn at the Same Time

Harvard Business Review

Young management consultants may be novices, but they’re sold as experts. Conversely, even experienced consultants, who legitimately present themselves as experts, still feel like novices when they embark on a new project. How do consultants overcome it? Consultancy Work Is a Performance.

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How to Reverse-Engineer Criticism

Harvard Business Review

By parallel, managers themselves might similarly benefit from "reverse-engineering" the criticism of not only outsiders but of their own colleagues: considering both parties as their benefactors on the road to greater performance. Most PR firms only offer cosmetic remedies to firefight reputation threats as they arise. Walmart v.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. But commitment guides bravery more than an inherent belief in self-ability! However, before committing, choose the organization of interest EXTREMELY carefully. We can leverage each other’s expertise.