Management Consulting

Former Management Consultant describes the management consultants. I had an experience early on in my career where someone describes consulting as a process of telling you what you already know and then charging a lot of money for it.

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/06/the-management-myth/304883/

I think it is still an excellent early career choice for most people, the individuals who went into consulting seem to have the most ‘exit’ opportunities and most diverse networks, which is ultimately more important than skill or aptitude, even in trading.

And if anyone remembers the EPICLY timed Bankers vs Consultants rap battle:

Soon after, the global economy collapsed. #Shocker

Biz Stone of Twitter on Opportunities

Can’t wait till the upload me to the internets.

Great name.

https://hbr.org/2015/06/twitters-cofounder-on-creating-opportunities?utm_campaign=Socialflow&utm_source=Socialflow&utm_medium=Tweet

“Star” Managers

Process, teams, training matter.

One of the most idiotic things about corporate America is the concept that in order to get a big raise you have to leave a company and then come back. Sup with that?

https://hbr.org/2004/05/the-risky-business-of-hiring-stars/ar/1

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First Impressions & Perception

Trust, Ego, & Power lens. Some good tips in here. Though does anyone else think “Bob” is a dick? Head of the University too..

https://hbr.org/2015/01/a-second-chance-to-make-the-right-impression

Scott Adams of Dilbert on Goals & Failure

There were so many good ones. Had to pick one though.

 

Have a system….for failure.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304626104579121813075903866.html?mod=trending_now_1

HR Disruption, about time!

Truth

 

While there are exceptions, more or less useless job department with too much influence, a product of the Jack Welch GE school of management.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-11/machines-gauging-your-star-potential-automate-hr-hiring.html