“I don’t like working with Debby.” “I highly doubt we will be able to turn in this project on time.” “Did you think that the process they suggested was actually going to work?” It can be easy to overlook problems …
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You are at your desk at work and a brilliant idea comes to you. You jump up, tell your manager the idea, and he or she shoots it down without a second thought. You go back to your desk feeling …
“Internal consultants use expertise, influence, and personal skills to facilitate client-requested change without having the formal authority to implement the recommended actions. The change solves a problem; improves performance; and increases organizational effectiveness.” (From Consulting on the Inside: A Practical …
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In celebration of the 4th of July, I wanted to share posters that my great Uncle, Ben Shalett’s company produced during the WWII era. Many of them were displayed in a Smithsonian exhibit. You can find them HERE. While taking …
Barnes & Conti is trying a new blog approach this week. Instead of reading a short story, listen to our short podcast. In the podcast, you will hear: The definition of influence What Expressive Influence behaviors are and the …
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