Consultants as Marriage Counselors
Large companies communicate badly internally, and consultants broker the peace.
Insights
In-depth research, practitioner analysis, and thought leadership across strategy and business.
Gemba Investing and Global Growth
A global economist's on-the-ground research method offers a lesson beyond investing.
Why Bezos Bought a Newspaper
Investment, journalism, vanity and business model logic all explain the Post deal.
Proposal Advice From Seasoned Consultants
Treat proposals as client-centered stories with clear problems and dollarized value.
True Professionalism Maister
Maister argues professionalism is attitude, passion and noble purpose, not competence.
Strategy Vs Tactics
True strategy survives environmental shifts by governing through principles instead of rigid actions
What Management Consulting Really Means
Management consulting spans a global industry, a coveted career path and a distinct problem-solving method.
Jack Welch on Winning
Key principles from Jack Welch's book on mission, hiring, and strategy
Graduated Now What
New graduates need skills, relationships and Generative AI fluency to thrive.
The Chemicals Behind Team Happiness
Four brain chemicals, endorphins, dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin, shape workplace behavior and loyalty.
The Minto Pyramid Principle
Start with the recommendation, then support it with grouped, ordered evidence.
Six Rules for Persuasive Writing
Clear point of view, explained reasoning, and visible logic separate strong business writing from weak.