In the business world, a communication blunder can cost you customers, hurt your relationships with key suppliers and your employees. Citigroup, Inc. recently lost an important shareholder vote, and board chair Richard Parsons blamed poor communication for the company’s failure to secure shareholder approval. With the assistance of business consulting firms, companies can prevent communication… Continue reading Business Consulting Firms—Removing Barriers to Effective Communication
BP, Tiger Woods, Chilean miners and Goldman Sachs have something in common—they’ve endured a crisis that made headlines. While your company may not be in the spotlight, it’s never too small to face a crisis that can affect your business results, your customer relationships and the effectiveness of your team. Whether you are facing an… Continue reading Crisis Management: How to Calmly Lead Your Team
Ogilvy & Mather recently announced the vision for its software company SAP, demonstrating that a vision is vital to the lasting power of an organization. The secret to the greatest company visions ever dreamed are the business consulting firms that assisted in their development and implementation. Why a Vision Matters Having a clear company vision… Continue reading How Business Consulting Firms Can Help You Build Your Company’s Vision
A bad business decision can go a long way toward alienating allies and making enemies. In recent news, Argentina’s seemingly hasty decision to attempt to reclaim the energy company YPF has tarnished its image as a business-friendly country. Good, effective decisions are logical, creative and defendable. Business consulting firms can help you slow down your decision-making… Continue reading Slow down — Business Consulting Firms can show you how to make better decisions by slowing the process for decision making
Every organization has unique needs, but today’s tough economic environment presents business with the same general types of challenges. Partnering with business consulting firms can help your company experience an increase in stakeholder loyalty, sustainable growth, improved levels of productivity and operational excellence. Business consulting firms offer more than just strategic one-time plans or leadership… Continue reading Why Business Consulting Firms are a Must for Any Company
The business world is crowded and competitive. It is also filled with pride, emotions, and egos. Because of this, many business professionals are inherently distrustful of anything that requires them to place their fate in the hands of others. This ‘go it alone’ mentality can serve you well in some situations, and not so well… Continue reading Why You Should Learn About Business Consulting Firms
