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Open Question: Internship at Law Firm, how?

I need to get a intern ship or small job at a law firm. How should I go about this? What is the best way to get a good paying starting job in a law firm? Oh and I put my resume below in case anyone is looking. Thanks! Customer Service and Sales Experience Recognized in the field for excellence for customer service in the entire T-Mobile Long Beach Market(Voice of the Customer Award). Pushing and driving for my sales goals while maintaining a good customer service approach as I represent my company. Strong multi-tasking skills from experience with sales and food services at In-N-Out. Personal drive and motivation to not just prove to myself a good employee but to keep a very open horizon to career advancement in the company I represent. I have a strong sense of urgency of what must be done and believe in the fact you must earn your paycheck by hard work and a great attitude! Professional Experience: T-Mobile Oct. 2007 – Dec 2008 (Sales Representative – Mobile Service Sales) $11.75/ +Comm. Working with customers to find a good solution to their mobile needs and helping them with any problems or questions regarding their service. Pushing for sales involving Insurance, Features, and Accessories to be added onto their accounts. Constantly keeping store updated with inventory stock and price sticker updates. Keeping fellow employees updated with new information via personal store emails and word of mouth. Training new employees on how to be quick in dealing with customer questions in a friendly welcoming manner and how to sell. CarMax June 2007 – Oct 2007 (Sales Consultant – Car Sales) Commission Only Waiting in a queen to introduce myself to customers who are interested in either purchasing a new vehicle and/or selling their current vehicle to CarMax. Selecting vehicles of interest to the customer on our lot then pushing the sale of the vehicles. Once a vehicle is selected and agreed to be purchased I then must push for the sale of vehicle warranty or vehicle accessories. Black Angus Restaurant March 2007 – June 2007 (Restaurant Service) $8.00 +Tips Front desk duties. Expediting. Occasional Serving. Answering phone calls from customers and take-home orders. Greeting and seating customers in an efficient seating manner for the servers. Occasionally taking in person orders, prepping food, and taking payments. Helping servers orient service to prioritize customers in a matter of importance and urgency. In-N-Out March 2005 – March 2007 (Restaurant Service) $11.25 Keeping a high paced almost rhythmic pace to create and serve customer orders in a fast period of time. Keeping a great customer service approach while remembering “The customer pays your paycheck”(an In-N-Out value). Being awarded prizes monthly for recognition ranging from introducing new ideas to improve the store or speed of service and of course good customer service recognition. Training new employees on the ideals of In-N-out and importance of a sense of urgency. Occasionally helping management interview Spanish speaking applicants. Weekly review of store safety violations and suggested improvements. Extra Experience: Typing speed 55+ WPM, Microsoft Word knowledge, Basic Microsoft Excel Knowledge, College Student working towards Law School. I am good at speaking and writing Spanish in order to sell and help customers/clients. more

Resolved Question: If i were to be a management consultant, do firms hire recent graduates from college?

also, in what state should i look for a consulting job? i was thinking texas, because it has a strong economy more

Voting Question: question for intelligent guys and girls :)?

You are an engineer and the owner of a mid-size engineering firm. You opened your firm in 1980 after returning from a long stint in Saudi Arabia where you worked as an engineering consultant to oil industry executives. You’ve built the firm to a staff of 100 employees. You pride yourself for having built a diverse work force and have hired many female engineers and executives. As a result of your Saudi connections, you have been asked by government officials to meet to negotiate a multi-billion dollar contract for engineering services. The Saudi officials have made it known that no women sales executives may be sent to negotiate the contract. Furthermore, no female engineers may work on the project should the parties reach an agreement. Your Board of Directors and management team have had an initial meeting and unanimously decided that they should not forfeit this business opportunity. However, the company has a policy of non-discrimination on basis of gender. Hence, a second meeting is now scheduled to come up with creative ideas to address this dilemma so that female sales executives and engineers are not discriminated against in their carrier path. Be a participant in the meeting and share your ideas. more

Voting Question: Can I become a Management Consultant?

I know the question sounds weird, but I didnt know how to word it any other way, hehe Ok, so I am a really hardworker (if I really enjoy what I am doing), takes the initiative, and has great communication skills. Education: BASc(Chem.Eng.) / MBA - University of Toronto MS Chemical Engineering - University of California-Berkley Work Experience: 1 Year with Schlumberger-Field Engineer I really like Management Consulting because of all the problem solving involved, interaction with senior management with other companies (allows me to expand my network), and all the wonderful short-term travel you do(usually only 2 weeks in length). I met a couple of people who worked at McKinsey and one at Boston Consulting Group, all of them say it is a very rewarding career, both financially and personally.Although Schlumberger allows you to travel, you mostly move there temporarily sometimes for a few months, which was fun at the beginning, but then I started getting homesick a little.Plus, offshore rigs are kind of lonely ! Can I become a Management Consultant at one of the top firms (preferably McKinsey and BCG, I heard they were exceptional employers)? What would a salary look like for someone like me ( more than they pay for that position ??? ) ? What do you mean by "entry level"? I have a feeling that I am wrong, but I read somewhere that people with MS or MBA start as Associate Consultants, instead of people who only have Bachelors and start as business analysts. No? more

Resolved Question: MBA worth $75k or get a Masters of Public Affairs?

I am debating on whether I should invest $75k into an Executive MBA from the University of Texas or about $16-24k into a Master of Public Affairs at the LBJ School (UT also) instead. I was a project manager for 4 years, ran my own real estate investment business/brokerage for 4 years, and now I'm a program manager at the state. I like what I do and prefer not to go back into corporate project management. I plan to obtain my PMP (Project Management Certification) within the next few months. My career goal is continue as a Public Program Manager, perhaps staying with the state for a while, but also having the option of starting my own firm or working as a consultant. In your opinion, would an Exec MBA be worth $75k and two years of classes or would obtaining a Master in Public Affairs (four years of school) and the PMP at $25k combined cost help me achieve my goals? more

Resolved Question: The difference between MIS and IT... (Ill put more detail in my question in the details section thanks)!?

Ok so I want to dual major in International Business and MIS or IT... I plan on starting a Management/Strategic Management/Operations Management Consulting Firm that also specialises in MIS and IT. I would like to have skill in MIS or IT. However I dont know the difference. I have heard that MIS uses IT but which would give me the most knowledge in general? Can MIS be turned into a business in itself? By business I mean can MIS be turned into a company which Contracts MIS directors to other companies or if not contracted...hired by businesses to help the progression of a business as if a consultant would while being an employee of the Firm? Sorry i my question runs on and on... more

Voting Question: Portfolio management practices of an investment consultant firm?

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Resolved Question: Can a law firm double as a Consulting Firm?

in fields such as Management, Strategy, Operations Management and of course Law Consulting? When I say double as I mean can a law firm which has trail lawyers and business Lawyers/Corporate Lawyers also have a business side where Business Consultants operate out of and in calaberation with lawyers of the same firm? I think it would make a great contribution to the business world if there was such a company more

Resolved Question: I need help with my business degree!!!!!???? please!! help!! fast!!!!?

I need help with my business degree!!!!!???? please!! help!! fast!!!!? Is it possible to double major in Business Administration and Business Management and then get a Master's in International Business? Or would I have to get an undergraduate degree in International Business by double majoring in International business and Business Administration or Management? I plan on being a Management Consultant/Operations Consultant until I can open my own Consulting Firm and Magazine Publishing Co. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into UVA, NYU, and Emory?

I was wondering what my chances are to get into business programs at these colleges...my brief stats are: SAT 1: (750 CR, 700 Math, 710 WR) 2160 combined UNweighted GPA: 3.63 7 AP classes since 10th grade 8 Honors classes Accounting 101, Advanced Accounting, Principles of Business, Finance, Business Management, Business Law, Co-op Job Program Business Student of the Year Spanish 3 Student of the Year Extracurriculars: NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Business Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, 3 Years of Piano, Monthly Community Service, SCCA licensed race car driver, Skip Barber Racing School graduate/competitor Work Experience: Co-op at a CPA firm, worked as a full charge bookkeeper while taking business classes Stock options trader and tax consultant Used common app for all three, essays were pretty good and I live in VA so in-state for UVA. Thank You! more

Resolved Question: I want to be a Management consultant at a management Consulting Firm and then go on to my own company?

I want to be a Management consultant at a management Consulting Firm and then go on to my own company? I would like to double major in Business Administration, and International Business and then get a job as a Management Consultant. I would also like to one day open my own Strategy/Management Consulting Firm and then spread Internationally. Does it really matter what four year college I attend? How much can I expect to make in this job? And please dont come at me with the "it shouldnt matter what you make" line because that just isnt how the world goes round ok... Be realistic. I care about what kind of life I'm going to live financially so I can care less about your feelings on how much you should love your career even if you dont make alot of money. Id rather not live in a one bedroom apartment... Thanks in advance for any information on this job. Hey can someone also provide me with a website that shows this career in detail....? Thanks... more

Resolved Question: Should a founder of public school be allowed to sue parents for asking questions?

This was in the Philadelphia Inquirer yesterday. Devon charter school sues parents By Martha Woodall Inquirer Staff Writer Several parents at the Agora Cyber Charter School in Devon who asked questions about the school's finances have been sued by the founder and her management company. Dorothy June Brown contends that the parents and the Agora Parent Organization defamed her and Cynwyd Group L.L.C. in complaints sent to the state Department of Education and in e-mails circulated to other parents at the statewide cyber school. The parents say they were just trying to get answers about the relationship between Cynwyd Group and Agora. The cyber school rents its headquarters from Cynwyd under a nine-year lease and pays the firm a management fee of at least 4 percent, according to a services agreement. Brown owns Cynwyd and serves as its senior consultant to Agora, according to school and state records. The civil suit Brown filed in Montgomery County Court on Jan. 21 alleges that the parents made misleading statements "that give the clear but false impression that Dr. Brown is corrupt, incompetent and possibly criminal." The suit also says the parents' association "sought to interfere with Cynwyd's contractual relationship with Agora by spreading untruths about Dr. Brown and by implying that she had improperly used public funds." Brown and Cynwyd are seeking more than $150,000 in damages for libel, slander and civil conspiracy. "The allegations are false," Gladys Stefany of Milton, Pike County, said in an e-mail yesterday. She said she learned about the suit last Tuesday when she was served with papers. 'Civil conspiracy' "When did asking for information that is or should be public information become 'civil conspiracy?' " asked Stefany, who has a 15-year-old daughter enrolled in Agora and is president of the parents' organization. "It is sad that it has come to this, but I'm happy we'll finally have the opportunity to air our case in the open and get answers to our questions." Stefany said the questions did not involve the school's academic program. She said she was more than satisfied with the instruction her special-needs daughter has received. News of the suit left several lawyers and education officials scratching their heads. "I haven't heard of a case of this sort in recent memory," Len Reiser, co-director of the Education Law Center in Center City, said yesterday. Lawyers from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association agreed. SLAPP suit? Angelique Smith of Aston and her husband, Ira, are among the six parents named in the complaint. She said she believed the case amounted to what is known as a "strategic lawsuit against public participation" (SLAPP) and was meant to intimidate and silence critics. "This is really about freedom of speech and freedom of association," Smith said. "This is akin to going to a regular public school and telling the PTA to get out." Brown referred all questions about the suit to her attorney, Wendy Beetlestone. Beetlestone said it was a defamation case and not a SLAPP suit. "In any kind of public discussion, you have to make sure that what you say is true and doesn't bring down the reputation of the person you're talking about," Beetlestone said. She said parents had failed to respond to requests to stop spreading information that she said defamed Brown. "June Brown is a highly respected and innovative educator and has been for many years," Beetlestone said. "When the debate turns to making false statements and doing everything they can to bring her down, she is left with no other option. That's what this lawsuit is about." Brown is the founder of three traditional charter schools in Philadelphia. In 2005, she and Brien N. Gardiner, founder of the Philadelphia Academy Charter School in Northeast Philadelphia, co-founded Agora to provide online home instruction to students across the state. The school Web site listed Gardiner as a co-founder, but his name was removed in May after he became the subject of a federal criminal investigation at Philadelphia Academy and was fired from his consulting position at the charter. The lawsuit against the parents claims Gardiner "had no role in founding Agora and his name does not appear in Agora's application for a charter or in subsequent organizational documents." Brown's lawsuit also charges that Agora parents tried to imply that she "was guilty of some financial wrongdoing on the basis of her association with Gardiner." Records show that Brown and Gardiner did business together. In 2005, they established Cynwyd Group as an educational management company, state records show. In November 2007, the company paid $1.9 million to buy a property at 60 Chestnut Ave., Tredyffrin, that houses the Agora headquarters. The relationship between Gardiner and Brown was severed in May 2008. Gardiner and others were removed from Philadelphia Academy in May. An int more

Resolved Question: Should parents be sued for asking questions about their schools management?

This article appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer today. Devon charter school sues parents By Martha Woodall Inquirer Staff Writer Several parents at the Agora Cyber Charter School in Devon who asked questions about the school's finances have been sued by the founder and her management company. Dorothy June Brown contends that the parents and the Agora Parent Organization defamed her and Cynwyd Group L.L.C. in complaints sent to the state Department of Education and in e-mails circulated to other parents at the statewide cyber school. The parents say they were just trying to get answers about the relationship between Cynwyd Group and Agora. The cyber school rents its headquarters from Cynwyd under a nine-year lease and pays the firm a management fee of at least 4 percent, according to a services agreement. Brown owns Cynwyd and serves as its senior consultant to Agora, according to school and state records. The civil suit Brown filed in Montgomery County Court on Jan. 21 alleges that the parents made misleading statements "that give the clear but false impression that Dr. Brown is corrupt, incompetent and possibly criminal." The suit also says the parents' association "sought to interfere with Cynwyd's contractual relationship with Agora by spreading untruths about Dr. Brown and by implying that she had improperly used public funds." Brown and Cynwyd are seeking more than $150,000 in damages for libel, slander and civil conspiracy. "The allegations are false," Gladys Stefany of Milton, Pike County, said in an e-mail yesterday. She said she learned about the suit last Tuesday when she was served with papers. 'Civil conspiracy' "When did asking for information that is or should be public information become 'civil conspiracy?' " asked Stefany, who has a 15-year-old daughter enrolled in Agora and is president of the parents' organization. "It is sad that it has come to this, but I'm happy we'll finally have the opportunity to air our case in the open and get answers to our questions." Stefany said the questions did not involve the school's academic program. She said she was more than satisfied with the instruction her special-needs daughter has received. News of the suit left several lawyers and education officials scratching their heads. "I haven't heard of a case of this sort in recent memory," Len Reiser, co-director of the Education Law Center in Center City, said yesterday. Lawyers from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association agreed. SLAPP suit? Angelique Smith of Aston and her husband, Ira, are among the six parents named in the complaint. She said she believed the case amounted to what is known as a "strategic lawsuit against public participation" (SLAPP) and was meant to intimidate and silence critics. "This is really about freedom of speech and freedom of association," Smith said. "This is akin to going to a regular public school and telling the PTA to get out." Brown referred all questions about the suit to her attorney, Wendy Beetlestone. Beetlestone said it was a defamation case and not a SLAPP suit. "In any kind of public discussion, you have to make sure that what you say is true and doesn't bring down the reputation of the person you're talking about," Beetlestone said. She said parents had failed to respond to requests to stop spreading information that she said defamed Brown. "June Brown is a highly respected and innovative educator and has been for many years," Beetlestone said. "When the debate turns to making false statements and doing everything they can to bring her down, she is left with no other option. That's what this lawsuit is about." Brown is the founder of three traditional charter schools in Philadelphia. In 2005, she and Brien N. Gardiner, founder of the Philadelphia Academy Charter School in Northeast Philadelphia, co-founded Agora to provide online home instruction to students across the state. The school Web site listed Gardiner as a co-founder, but his name was removed in May after he became the subject of a federal criminal investigation at Philadelphia Academy and was fired from his consulting position at the charter. The lawsuit against the parents claims Gardiner "had no role in founding Agora and his name does not appear in Agora's application for a charter or in subsequent organizational documents." Brown's lawsuit also charges that Agora parents tried to imply that she "was guilty of some financial wrongdoing on the basis of her association with Gardiner." Records show that Brown and Gardiner did business together. In 2005, they established Cynwyd Group as an educational management company, state records show. In November 2007, the company paid $1.9 million to buy a property at 60 Chestnut Ave., Tredyffrin, that houses the Agora headquarters. The relationship between Gardiner and Brown was severed in May 2008. Gardiner and others were removed from Philadelphia Academy in Ma http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090203_Devon_charter_school_sues_parents.html more

Resolved Question: What can I do to ensure that I become a management consultant when I go to college?

I plan to double major in Economics (General or Managerial/Business) and Finance. I also plan on getting summer internships in consulting firms. What else can I do to make sure that when I graduate I will be hired as a management consultant? more

Resolved Question: What is a reasonable salary for a management consultant at one of the big firms e.g. Deloitte, PWC?

Managment consultant manager has about 5 years experience in another industry and will be managing between 1 to 4 people more

Resolved Question: What do Information Technology Consultants do?

I'm trying to tackle on the mentorship program my hs offers, my first choice being management consulting. However, that was unavailable and my coordinator suggested information technology consulting instead. Anyone know EXACTLY what IT consultants do? Wikipedia's info was too bland and impersonal for me and every time I google it I get a firm website instead. Ideally, an answer from anyone who has somewhat of an insight in this field in terms of the objective, everyday procedure, etc will be greatly appreciated! more

Voting Question: Can you please verify my resume and critique it?

Objective: To obtain a Position in a company in which growth and development is promoted Highlights of qualifications Proven leadership qualities, able to take charge and provide results Performed project management functions to ensure deadlines were met Ensure active recruitment, interviewing, hiring of qualified applicants to serve customers. Professional Experience Sales Associate AT&T Miami, Florida providing great customer service creative customer resolution per bill inquiries transition to upselling into quality products handling all incoming calls Account Executive Seccion Amarilla Miami, Florida July2006 – Dec2007 Effectively self managed projects and as a team member Two consecutive months exceeded company sales quota Persuading others through enthusiasm for ideas and products Handled multitude of details at once Performed account management with existing clients to ensure future renewals Sales consultant Nordstrom Miami, Florida Oct 2005- Nov 2006 Provided outstanding service to clients Administered opening and closing procedures Highest solicitor of credit for five consecutive months Merchandise sales floor according to company standards Assistant Manager Enterprise Rent a Car Miami, Florida Sept 2003- Dec 2004 Developed quota to maximize profit and optimize car fleet in a timely manner Effectively managed staff of seven; coordinated schedules and payroll Enforced companies policies-negotiated conflicts in a fair but firm manner Managed financial and administrative aspects while staying in budget Education Associate in arts in culinary arts, Johnson and Wales University Associate degree Business Administration, Miami Dade Community College Special Skills: team player, self starter, time management creative customer resolution, employee relationship management, 100% customer service, Bilingual Computer Skills: Microsoft word, Excel, Power point, outlook, internet navigation References furnished upon request more

Resolved Question: How much do management consultants in the UK charge?

I am guessing that the bigger firms e.g accenture can charge a lot but are there any vague outlines for exampl one weeks management consultancy work is usually charged at around £xxx s? Thanks more

Resolved Question: How beneficial is a psychology degree for a career in business consulting?

I am currently in my first year of university doing a business and arts conjoint degree. For my business degree, I am double majoring in management and economics. For my arts I am majoring in classical studies. I intend to work as a business consultant/analyst, particularly in the strategy and human capital department. I know classical studies doesn't relate to my career path, and I'm doing it purely out of interest. I was wondering how beneficial switching to a psychology degree for my arts would be (I am also interested in it). Is this a major sought after by business consulting firms? more

Resolved Question: What does it take to get into a management consulting firm?

I'm about to graduate at the end of this year and get my B.B.A. in general business (focusing on management). I pretty much figured out what I'd like to do with my life. I'd like to work my way into a management consulting firm. I really like management and I think being a management consultant would be very challenging for me. Also, I hear the pay is pretty good as well. How do I go about getting into a management consulting firm after I graduate? more

Resolved Question: Can someone help me solve this math problem?

I need to solve this problem for school but I am so confused at where to even start. The problem is as follows... The University engaged a consultant to perform a price sensitivity analysis on the willingness (ability) of the families of college-bound students in the tri-state area to "purchase" a college education. The survey technique used two reference points: $430 price/credit hour and $370 price/credit hour. After analyzing the survey results along with population statistics in the region, the consulting firm estimated that approximatley 14,800 credit hours would be purchased at $430 and 17,200 credit hours would be purchased at $370 With the assistance of the University Accountant and the Physical Plant Director, the University management realized that a $330 credit hour fee did not provide sufficient funds to provide teaching facilities for more than 8800 credit hours. However at a $570 credit hour rate, the team estimated that incremental improvements could be made to the physical plant so as to accommodate approximately 15,200 credit hours. The University officials and the marketing consultant agreed that in this first attempt at modeling the credit hour demand and supply relationship, it would be appropriate to assume that the functions were linear. You have been called in as the modeling consultant on the project and have been asked to make a recommendation to the University management team as to the appropriate tuition level so that there are sufficient funds to meet the expected enrollment demand as dictated by the price. 1. The consulting firm estimated that approximately 14,800 credit hours could be purchased at $430 and that 17,200 credit hours could be purchased at $370. Will this information help create the SUPPLY or the DEMAND function? 2. The University management realized that a $330 credit hour fee did not provide sufficient funds to provide teaching facilities for more than 8800 credit hours and that a $570 credit hour rate would only accommodate approximately 15,200 credit hours. Will this information help create the SUPPLY or DEMAND function? 3 What is the slope of the demand function? 4. What is the slope of the supply function? 5. What is the vertical intercept of the demand function? 6. What is the vertical intercept of the supply function? 7. What is the slope-intercept form for the demand function? 8. What is the slope intercept form for the supply function? 9. What is the horizontal intercept of the demand function? 10. What is the horizontal intercept of the supply function? more

Resolved Question: Did this damage Collins project ?

<<Managerial Madness: Micro-Managers provided by: Originally published at Internet.com Micro-management kills projects. Say that loud, say it proud. Good, conscientious workers hate micro-managers; the folks who insist on eyeballing every last "t" to make sure it is crossed and who wish they could require team members to get bathroom passes before getting up from their desks. Now ask yourself this: Are you a micro-manager? Do not be too quick to say no. "In 20 years of doing this work I have never had a manager come to me and say, 'I need help, I'm a micro-manager," says Wally Bock, an executive coach. "They feel they are only doing their jobs." Nobody in the history of work has ever awoken, clapped his hands and said: "I can't wait until I'm at work micro-managing the heck out of this project and my team." So, if you don't know you are doing it, how can you possibly stop? Definition time. What exactly is micro-management? It boils down to insufficient delegation (handing off only the easiest tasks) and/or continually checking in on progress. "Thus, when a project manager states, 'I need you to do 'X' by Friday at 5 p.m.," and calls the person to whom the task was assigned several times a day monitoring progress, the person is a classic micro-manager," says Kimberly Mount, an adjunct professor of organizational psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a leadership development consultant. The classic micro-manager cannot resist meddling at every step in a project. Good project managers parcel out work, then let team members go off and percolate individually and without interference. Not a micro-manager. These lines can be finely drawn, so understand that what makes micro-management particularly treacherous is "it is too much of a good thing," says Stefanie Smith, head of Stratex, a coaching firm. Chew on this factoid: according to Harry Chambers, author of My Way or the Highway: The Micromanagement Survival Guide , 71% of us indicate we are victims of micromanagement. Would your team members say they are in that super-majority? What causes micro-management? Experts point to three drivers: * Extreme detail orientation a.k.a, perfectionism. * Self-centeredness. That is, "[T]he belief you are smarter than the others," says Todd Dewett, an associate professor of management at Wayne State University. * Anxiety. When you are worried that a flubbed project could drive your team's work to Bangalore, India (or from Bangalore to Karachi Â… or wherever), it is easy to fall into eyeballing every step. "Micro-management is a symptom of thinking things are out of control," adds consultant Don Maruska, author of How Great Decisions Get Made . Say that a project manager who doesn't fear possible job loss is delusional bordering on Pollyanna and you may be right, meaning that, in many cases, the building blocks for micro-management have a foundation in reality. But that does not make it a good thing, particularly not when it is exhaustively documented that a micro-manager sucks the enthusiasm out a project team (Who wants to give his/her all when the boss redoes everything anyway?). Even worse. A classic symptom of the micro-manager is that he cannot get his own work done, says organizational consultant Simma Lieberman. So busy supervising the work of others, the micro-manager frequently finds his own to-do list gets ignored. And that is no way to win job security. Taking the Cure It isn't easy to break the cycle of micro-management but it can happen. Step one, says Maruska, is to make a conscious effort to transition from always being the doer into being a manager of others. Focus on getting there and it will gradually come to be. Step two, and maybe a still harder step, says Louellen Essex, co-author of Manager's Desktop Consultant: Just-in-Time Solutions to the Top People Problems That Keep You Up at Night , is to dialog with team members. Ask them: do they feel micro-managed? What kind of supervision and leadership do they want? Of course, they won't immediately open up with honesty so keep prodding. Show sincerity: "I cannot properly manage this project without your input about what you want from a leader." Little by little, team members will spill about how much (or how little) direction they genuinely want from you. A tricky bit is that some team members want a lot of oversight, some want little or none, so for the manager part of the job is knowing who needs how much hand-holding. The last step: don't focus on process, focus on outcomes and results. Inveterate micro-managers stay hung up on process, but the managers who succeed know that, at project's end, all the high-level bosses in the organization care about is what was accomplished. Period. "The outcome is what really matters," stresses Essex. Just keep that in mind and, poof, micro-management proclivities just may evaporate. Author: Robert McGarvey>> more

Resolved Question: Career Path for a Consultant: Will taking this specialized position limit my options?

I am looking at a senior-level position with a real estate consulting firm. While it's right up my alley, I'm concerned about where I can go with this position down the road as the firm focuses predomintely on the gaming industry (developing casinos, operational analysis, gaming feasiblity, etc). I currently work in an investment bank and focus on hotels, which is a small sector in it of itself but it is what I love and at least allows me to do it just about anywhere in the US. I like this position, which would actually be a promotion, but I'm worried about the limiting industry exposure. Gaming is cool but its really only present in two locations in the U.S., neither of which I ever care to live. The job would allow me to work with some P.E. Firms, Banks, Government Agencies as well Business Organization so it' good exposure but will my skills be seen as transferrable? Can I do this for a couple years, move up in rank and then expect any real opportunities/chocies after? My Fear is that recruiters will focus more on the industry I worked predominately in (Gaming) and less on the actuall skills I'd learn (valuation, feasibility, strategic planning, management, etc). Am I freakin' out or could this truly limit my options in the future?!! Ther's basically TWO QUESTIONS HERE: What kind of positions do consultants usually move on to? And then, more specifically, what can I expect if I take this one? I dont' know any Private Equity firms or investment banks that have gaming departments (especially if I want to stay on the east coast), and certainly not in the NYC area, which is where I'd ultiimately like to be. Help! am I shoottng myself in the foot?! My current company is downsizing, so I need to act fast! For Clarity, I would ultmately llke to do this and then, perhaps get back into the financial world and work with a private equity firm, investment firm, developer, etc. more

Resolved Question: Which two premiership football clubs best describe the following?

Team A and Team B decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day they felt ready. Team A won by a mile. Afterward, Team B was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Club management decided that the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found, so a consulting firm was hired to investigate the problem and recommended corrective action. The consultant's finding: Team A had eight people rowing and one person steering; Team B had one person rowing and eight people steering. After a year of study and millions spent analyzing the problem, the consultant firm concluded that too many people were steering and not enough were rowing on Team B. So as race day neared again the following year, Team B's management structure was completely reorganized. The new structure: four steering managers, three area steering managers and a new performance review system for the person rowing the boat to provide work incentive. The next year, Team A won by two miles. Humiliated, Team B laid off the rower for poor performance and gave the managers a bonus for discovering the problem.... more

Resolved Question: establishing myself as a consultant?

I currently work with a construction management firm and would like to branch off and represent myself. i work as a consultant managing construction projects amongst many other things and would like the opportunity to bill my own rate instead of having my company take a huge percentage. What do I need to start my own firm? Good credit? A business license? Also, do I need to rent office space as well? Or can I use my home address as an office? Please help. Thanks all. more

Resolved Question: Tax deduction questions?

Could someone please help me with the following tax questions: 1) I'm a business consultant for a large IT management firm. I travel extensively to client locations but also work from my HOME frequently ~ 30%. Company classifies me as "Mobile" employee - either work at client site or HOME. They do not reimburse internet/phone/office equiptment. I don't have a "study" room but work mostly in a corner of my room set up for business work. Can I use some of the "home office" deductions? 2) My younger brother does not live with me but I help him out financially from time to time. He's a recent college grad and unemplpoyed. Could I claim him as a dependant? What would be some rules in order to claim as dependant. He probably wont be filing a 1040EZ. 3) My condo association installed new Green A/C-Heat unit which came out of my condo fee's. Can I claim the Green deductions ~$300? Thanks more

Voting Question: Company decided to wind down its business ops without paying my consulting salary, what can I do know?

I worked as a consultant for a software company. On my payday, the company suddenly decided to wind down its business operations, without paying my salary. The company's management team simply disappeared, and I found out that a law firm took control of the company, and started the liquidation process. I contacted that law firm and informed them about my situation. A few weeks later, the law firm responded back saying that the company's current assets were only enough to cover the company's secured debt, and briefly I won't get paid at the end of the liquidation. I just don't know what to do right now? Could a lawyer help in this case? Or is there any other way I should follow? I just believe that this is totally the managements fault, and I'm sure that they already knew this in advance, but they simply made me work for free while they didn't have enough money to pay at the end. more

Voting Question: Guys think that I am one among them.?

I work as a Consultant in a top Management consulting firm. I am pretty smart and earn as much as anyone of my guy collegues. I am the only girl in my team. I am good looking also. For some reason , the guys in my team think that I am one among them. I find couple of them attractive but to them I am more like a "guy friend". I am not sure why, I do not dress anything like Tomboy. more

Resolved Question: Is this how it works lol?

The Americans and the Japanese decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day the Japanese won by a mile. The American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Corporate management decided that the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found, so a consulting firm was hired to investigate the problem and recommend corrective action. The consultant's finding: The Japanese team had eight people rowing and one person steering; the American team had one person rowing and eight people steering. After a year of study and millions spent analyzing the problem, the American team's management structure was completely reorganized. The new structure: four steering managers, three area steering managers, and a new performance review system for the person rowing the boat to provide work incentive. The next year, the Japanese won by two miles! Humiliated, the American corporation laid off the rower for poor performance and gave the managers a bonus for discovering the problem. more

Resolved Question: Salary Negotiation - Assistanceship?

I am in a major dillema and I need any fruitful advice here. Currently, I have 2 offers which a difficult decision to work with. I received a I.T. Project Manager/Business Analyst role for a 6 digit income and I also received a Business Analyst role in a management consulting firm which pays 40% more. Here are the considerations for the contract position: - The job involves relocation and I am going to be managing a big project - Money is 6 digits - As a contractor you can lose your job in the hour compared to FT employees. - It is 40 minutes from a big city - I don't get benefits - Cost of living his higher For the management consulting firm: - Its a FT position which satisfies my long term objectives - Its in a big city providing me a solid network base (I'm young) - The salary is a 40% lower!! - Cost of living is high What is going through my mind: - In the long run, as a management consultant I will make money - I will build networks in a big city more

Resolved Question: Think of the NHS.... comparisons eh?

Boat Race The Americans and the Japanese decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day they felt ready. The Japanese won by a mile. Afterward, the American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Corporate management decided that the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found, so a consulting firm was hired to investigate the problem and recommended corrective action. The consultant's finding: The Japanese team had eight people rowing and one person steering; the American team had one person rowing and eight people steering. After a year of study and millions spent analyzing the problem, the consultant firm concluded that too many people were steering and not enough were rowing on the American team. So as race day neared again the following year, the American team's management structure was completely reorganized. The new structure: four steering managers, three area steering managers and a new performance review system for the person rowing the boat to provide work incentive. The next year, the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American corporation laid off the rower for poor performance and gave the managers a bonus for discovering the problem.... more

Resolved Question: Talking with various women who don't work?

I am a management consultant in New York with a pretty large firm. I also have twin sons that are 7 months old. I have been struggling in my social life because most of the couples I socialize, either through work or my husband's friends, consist of a stay-at-home wife and a working husband. I have no problem in enjoying talking with the men, but as soon as I left with a group of woman I am uncomfortable and feel out of place. There seems to be nothing to talk about. I enjoy discussing the economy, new technologies, politics, current business news, trends in education, etc. However, the women that I come into contact with seem to have nothing to talk about besides babies. As a mother, I also enjoy talking about my children, but they talk about things and I have no clue what they are talking about or I am just uninterested. If I try to talk about something interesting to me, I often get blank stares, so I usually just stick with the men. Any similar experiences? Oh, I should have mentioned - my kids are in daycare, we have a nanny. I guess I should have said that I don't think all women are like this, but just this group of women. For example, "Oh, your husband is from Taiwan? Is that the same as Thailand?" Ehhh..... And no, I am missing nothing with my children - I am happy with the style of our family life - I wouldn't have it any other way! more

Resolved Question: Salary range advice for project manager / management consultant.?

Help please My best mate has just got a job with a small consultancy firm and needs to negotiate a salary ASAP. Can anyone advice on this His experience He is 35 and has had 10 years academic experience in environmental field. He also has a PhD For the past year he has been working as a freelance management consultant doing corporate due diligence. The consultancy It is a small 12 person consultancy doing thing like: thought leadership, brand and marketing strategy, growth strategy, executive insight, due diliigence etc There are three levels in the firm: Top- Directors, Middle- Consultant / project managers, Low- freelancers who do the ground research, interview, date gathering etc His job He will be middle level consultant / project manager. He will do things like: some sales to bring in projects, meet clients for briefings, project manage, research, analyse data, write up and present results and advise clients amongst other things. Also because of his experience he has been asked to train people in the firm to develop corporate due diligence and for him to also try and develop an environmental consulting arm in the firm. Basically with all his experience and his responsibility my three questions are 1)What salary range should he try and get / expect 2)What sort of perks e.g. holiday, bonus, pensions etc should he also try and get / expect 3)Tips and hints for him to negotiate to his advantage Any advice at all will be gratefully appreciated and I am happy to give more information if necessary. Thanks everyone Bintufred Just to add that this job is in the UK. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is it cutomary to ask 1200 pounds for visa processing and is it a genuine offer????

Date: Dec 13, 2007 7:08 PM Subject: JOB PLACEMENT IN UK @ SUN OIL & GAS COMPANY UK To: EMPLOYER: SUN OIL & GAS COMPANY LIMITED - UNITED KINGDOM (www.sunoil-gas.com) RECRUITMENT AGENT: SUN OIL CONSULTANT - UK JOB LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM JOB VACANCIES TITLE: PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACT Job ID: GTM/QW/SUN 05155-05 UK. SUN OIL COMPANY UK. Has immediate employment opportunities.(SUN OIL COMPANY UK). Intends to invite experienced individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of rendering expertise services in various fields of Engineering,Construction and Installation, NDT, Geology, Project Management, Welding and Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up, Safety management, Maintenance Engineer, Administration management, Marketing & sales management,Accountant,Finance Technical Writer, Product Information Analyst, Engineering Writer, and Commissioning,Marine Engineering,Architect Engineering,General Services,Legal Affairs,Medical services,Production Operation, Drilling / Well Operations,Offshore and Onshore Engineers,Human Resources management ,Hotel Managements,Retail,Research and Development,Land Surveyor,Mechanical Engineering,Electronic & Electrical Engineering,auto cad Engineering,Power Plant Engineering,Nursing Officer,Business Development Management. CLIENT/EMPLOYER: SUN (SUN OIL COMPANY UK) LABOUR CONSULTANT: (HTTP. WWW://TIMESJOB.COM) more

Voting Question: I have received letter from SUN OILAS COMPANY UK at 12/DEC/2007 ,please tell me it is true or fake ? thanks?

DONCARLOS CONSULTANTUK (doncarlosconsultantuk@live.com) Add contact Sent:Wed 12/12/07 9:43 AM To: waleed_khedr@yahoo.com EMPLOYER: SUN OIL & GAS COMPANY LIMITED - UNITED KINGDOM RECRUITMENT AGENT: DON CARLOS RECRUITMENT AGENCY - UK JOB LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM JOB VACANCIES TITLE: PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACT Job ID: GTM/QW/SUN 05156-02 UK. SUN OIL COMPANY UK. Has immediate employment opportunities.(SUN OIL COMPANY UK). Intends to invite experienced individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of rendering expertise services in various fields of Engineering,Construction and Installation, NDT, Geology, Project Management, Welding and Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up, Safety management, Maintenance Engineer, Administration management, Marketing & sales management,Accountant,Finance Technical Writer, Product Information Analyst, Engineering Writer, and Commissioning,Marine Engineering,Architect Engineering,General Services,Legal Affairs,Medical services,Production Operation, Drilling / Well Operations,Offshore and Onshore Engineers,Human Resources management ,Hotel Managements,Retail,Research and Development,Land Surviyor,Mechanical Engineering,Electronic & Electrical Engineering,AtoCad Engineering,Power Plant Engineering,Nursing Officer,Business Development Management. CLIENT/EMPLOYER: SUN (SUN OIL & GAS COMPANY UK) LABOUR CONSULTANT: (HTTP. WWW://TIMESJOB.COM) ENTITLEMENT, BENEFITS AND PACKAGES: . A very attractive net salary paid in GBP, Sterling or Euros equivalent depending on employee home country and currency preference with annual salary review. . Quality single or family housing accommodation in company community. . Free medical/dental care UK for employee and family. . Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status employment. . Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel. . Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances. . Full access to some of the finest and social recreational facilities in UK. . Life Insurance and Paid vacation. . Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing community. CONTRACT DURATION: Level 2: 24 Months, (Two Years) and renewable only on satisfactory performance by employee Full-Time and contract SALARY INDICATION: GBP.9,100.00 depending upon experience and field of specialization. QUALIFICATION: 15 years and above. Interested candidates are to email there cv resume and details of experience and the post they desired ontop of their cv to: Dr. Mike Carlos Don Carlos Recruitment Agency Inc. UK 67 Hills Drive - Green Hemshpere London - United Kingdom Tel:+ 44 (0) 702 403 8006 more

Resolved Question: ITo be an IT consultant? Comp Sci Management or MIS?

I am 19 and starting University next year and i have to sign up before January. I want to become an IT consultant and open my own IT consultancy firm by age 27-30. I am going to do summer semesters so that i can finish my bachlors in 2 years. I already know that i want to do my masters in IT security and be finished by 23-24. My last year of my degree i would be doing the all CISCO models which would take approximately a year part time. I am not sure though which major is best suited and would be most useful for my future plans. Should i be doing a Computer Science with Management degree or a Management Information Systems degree. I have a passion for computers and IT on the whole and i think that i am capable of completing any of these but i just want to do the one that will help me the most in my career goals...Advice please The university i am applying to does not offer MIS, my options are Computer Science, Computer Science and Management and Information Technology... more

Resolved Question: Global Warming Hysteria Could Make Gore Richest VP in History?

Since 2000, according to published reports, the former veep has transformed himself from a public servant with around $1 million in the bank to a sparkling private consultant with a net worth estimated to be north of $100 million. He's a senior adviser to Google, a board member at Apple and now a newly minted general partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the Silicon Valley venture-capital firm that made billions investing early in Netscape, Amazon and Google. Gore has pledged to hand over his KP "salary" to Alliance for Climate Protection, a nonprofit he chairs. But the gift is more symbolic than material. Gore's salary-his cut of the 2 percent "management fee" that KP partners get on all investments-is typically a sliver of the total compensation that VCs receive. If Gore's profit-sharing deal is anything like the firm's other 23 partners, he's also in line to collect tens of millions of dollars a year. That's because partners carve up 30 percent of the profits if and when the alternative-energy start-ups that KP supports go public or are sold. (Kleiner Perkins declined to comment on Gore's compensation, but his communications director, Kalee Kreider, confirmed that he plans to donate only his "guaranteed income" to charity.) Should Gore's prospecting unearth a clean-energy gold mine the size of Google-which earned billions for KP partners-his share of the loot could make him U.S. history's richest ex-veep. See link - http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2007/11/19/global-warming-hysteria-could-make-gore-richest-vp-history Question - What are your thoughts ? more

Resolved Question: Is the press beginning to see through Al Gore's global warming scam?

Is the press beginning to see through Al Gore's global warming scam? A brief article posted at Newsweek's website offers hope that the media might finally be recognizing the former Vice President could be this decade's Ken Lay. For those that have forgotten, Lay was the CEO of Enron (h/t NBer well99, emphasis added): Since 2000, according to published reports, the former veep has transformed himself from a public servant with around $1 million in the bank to a sparkling private consultant with a net worth estimated to be north of $100 million. He's a senior adviser to Google, a board member at Apple and now a newly minted general partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the Silicon Valley venture-capital firm that made billions investing early in Netscape, Amazon and Google. Gore has pledged to hand over his KP "salary" to Alliance for Climate Protection, a nonprofit he chairs. But the gift is more symbolic than material. Gore's salary-his cut of the 2 percent "management fee" that KP partners get on all investments-is typically a sliver of the total compensation that VCs receive. If Gore's profit-sharing deal is anything like the firm's other 23 partners, he's also in line to collect tens of millions of dollars a year. That's because partners carve up 30 percent of the profits if and when the alternative-energy start-ups that KP supports go public or are sold. (Kleiner Perkins declined to comment on Gore's compensation, but his communications director, Kalee Kreider, confirmed that he plans to donate only his "guaranteed income" to charity.) Should Gore's prospecting unearth a clean-energy gold mine the size of Google-which earned billions for KP partners-his share of the loot could make him U.S. history's richest ex-veep. Granted, this is just a blurb at Newsweek's website. However, at some point, journalists have to start exploring the wealth that Gore is creating for himself while he tells regular citizens to walk to work in order to save the planet. Is this the beginning? more

Resolved Question: What is this saying?I am lost i know one of the airlines is buying the other i think.?

ATLANTA - UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. have been discussing a combination between the nation's second- and third-largest carriers that would keep the United name and the corporate headquarters in Chicago, The Associated Press has learned. ADVERTISEMENT Shares of both airlines surged on the news. There is a sense of urgency in the talks, which have been going on for some time and continued as recently as a week or so ago, an official with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly. "They want to get something done before a new administration gets in and so they get the clock ticking on" federal regulatory approval, the official said. The exact financial details of the transaction being discussed are not clear. But the talks involve United being the name of the combined airlines, the headquarters staying in Chicago and Delta's Atlanta hub being an operational center for the two carriers, the official said. One possible scenario involves Delta CEO Richard Anderson being the chief of the combined airline, the official said. Delta also has had talks with other airlines, the official said, without specifying which airline or the status of any such talks. A spokesperson for Chicago-based United did not immediately return a call Wednesday seeking comment. Delta spokeswoman Betsy Talton declined to comment. Shares of Delta rose $1.92, or 10.2 percent, to $20.67 in afternoon trading. UAL shares gained $4.20, or 9.7 percent, to $47.70. Delta said in a statement Wednesday that its board has established a special committee to work with management to review and analyze strategic options for the airline. Top executives have said recently they are trying to determine whether consolidation makes sense for Delta. When Anderson was named in August as Delta CEO to replace Gerald Grinstein, there was immediate speculation in the investment community that Delta and Northwest might eventually merge. Anderson is a former CEO of Northwest Airlines Corp. Anderson immediately tried to dispel such speculation, telling Delta employees he wasn't coming to Delta to facilitate a deal with Eagan, Minn.-based Northwest. Delta's statement Wednesday was responding to pressure by a hedge fund that owns 7 million Delta shares to consider combining with UAL. Pardus Capital Management LP said in a letter to Delta's top management on Tuesday that it is "imperative" that the company undertake a merger transaction with another airline in view of soaring fuel prices and what it described as the increased risks of going it alone. "Consolidation is needed to de-risk the industry and time is of the essence as now is the right regulatory environment," said Karim Samii, president of Pardus, and Shane Larson, a principal. The hedge fund executives said they had determined since making a similar recommendation in a Sept. 7 letter that "the most attractive and practical combination would be a Delta and United Airlines combination." It cited figures from a consulting firm estimating that the benefits of such a pairing would be about $585 million and said a combined Delta-United would boast a broader network than any other combination. Pardus also owned 5.6 million shares in Chicago-based UAL as of Sept. 30. Pardus executives said a Delta combination with Northwest would produce even bigger benefits of about $1.5 billion, primarily from combining the smallest hubs — Detroit/Cincinnati and Memphis/Atlanta. "However, Northwest may not enable Delta to complete the breadth of network that business travelers require, resulting in the need for a potential follow-on transaction at a later date in order to achieve the same breadth of network that UAL would provide out of the box." Pardus, citing information provided by the air transport consultancy Simat, Helliesen & Eichner Inc., said a third potential combination, with Continental Airlines, would produce no synergies and would raise other challenges. Robert Mann, an airline consultant in Port Washington, N.Y., said United's broad Pacific network and Delta's huge Atlantic presence would complement each other. However, he said, combining fleet information systems and labor could pose challenges. The biggest problem would be that neither carrier has any recent track record of integration, he said. "I would see this as a very risky move from the standpoint of the actual implementation," Mann said. more

Resolved Question: Any one know how to do this ECON Question?

In 2001, Lara attends a total quality management conference where consultant Wade wise estimates that the annual demand for legal services in Sivervally is P = 1000 – x/2, where P= hourly billable rate and x = billable hour “output”. Wade advice that the demand for legal services is the same for 2000 and 2001 and that Lara, who has monopoly for legal services due to Sivervally’s geographical remoteness, “undercharged” his clients in 2000, Is Wade correct? In 2000, Lara’s “output” was 1400 billable hours Charged her work out at the hourly rate of $ 300 for each client Her marginal firm cost hourly rate of $150 with no fixed costs. more

Resolved Question: Did anyone hear about this? Russell Simmons calls Barack Obama a mouse?

"Simmons: "I think about one-fourth of his campaign contributions came from small donations made over the Internet, even though he collected more than any other Democratic candidate from Wall Street people. So at the end of the day, he's controlled, too. That's my point. He's a mouse, too, like everybody else." It continues to say "Simmons is more right than he may care to know about Obama. Let's start with his second point - "progressive" Obama's mousy reliance on corporate political cash. "Obama's reliance on deep-pockets supporters is certainly part of why he opposed an amendment to the Bankruptcy Act that would have capped credit card interest rates at 30 percent." “The junior Senator from Illinois denounces the corrosive influence of private political cash on U.S. democracy while cozying up to Chicago's notoriously corrupt Big Money Mayor Richard M. Daley (with whom he shares the same high-priced campaign consultant (David Axlerod) and raking in campaign largesse from wealthy world-capitalist interests. His top career sponsors include Goldman Sachs, Exelon (the world's leading nuclear plant operator), the Soros Fund Management, J.P Morgan Chase & Co., leading corporate law and lobbying firms (Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden,” you can read it fully here http://www.blackagendareport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=34 your thoughts... and no I am not a fan of Russell Simmons but I think he made some valid points He doesn't support him and says he's a fake!! more

Resolved Question: PLEASE HELP! I do't understand these?

I have to make the subjects and verbs agree but they all look correct to me. (1) Statistics from recent research suggests that humor in the workplace relieves job-related stress. (2) Reduced stress in the workplace in turn reduce illness and absenteeism. (3) It can also ease friction within an employee group, which then work together more productively. (4) Weinstein Associates is a consulting firm that hold workshops designed to make business people laugh. (5) In sessions held by one consultant, each of the participants practice making others laugh. (6) "Isn't there enough laughs within you to spread the wealth?" the consultant asks the students.(7) She quotes Casey Stengal's rule that the best way to keep your management job is to seperate the underlings who hate you from the ones who have not decided how they feel. (8) Such selfdeprecating comments in public is uncommon among business mangers, the consultant says. (9) Each of the managers in a typical firm takes the work much to seriously. (10) The humorous boss often feels like the only one of the managers who have things in mind besides profits. (11) Another consultant from Weinstein associates suggest cultivating office humor with practical jokes and cartoons. (12) When a manager or employee drops a rubber fish in the water cooler or posts cartoon on the bulletin board, office spirit usually picks up. (13) If the job of updating cartoons is entrusted to an employee's concentration often improves. (14) Even the former sourpuss becomes one of those who hides a bad temper. (15) Every one of the consultants caution, however, that humor has no place in lifeaffecting corporate situations such as employee layoffs more

Resolved Question: PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! these SENTENCES LOOK PERFECTLY FINE TO ME!!?

Resolved Question: how do i recruit 50 financial consultants and start a consulting firm in the credit and debt industry?

I have the technology to support up to 200 consultants and I have 20 years experience in the credit and debt management industry. I also have the number 1 and 2 position on one of the major search engines to help me with the marketing of the start up. This project is in need of help to continue. please reply more

Resolved Question: Required education for management consultants?

I noticed that the MBA is the typical route people take before becoming a management consultant (in particular top 10 consulting firms in the world). Do management consulting firms hire LLB/JDs, PhDs, etc? more

Resolved Question: How do I start my own Consulting company?

I am interested in starting my own Consulting company. I would like to start an at home consulting firm, being a non-biased mediator for companies. For example, I know there are consultants out there that companies have that are free. But more often than not they do the same cookie cutter type problem solving. I would like to come in with my knowledge of working in different companies ( I’ve been a contract worker for years with various companies and work environments) with different people, and recommend a more human one on one approached between management and employee. What I would like to know is how do I get started? How do I get my foot in the door? Thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: i want to settle in edmonton , C.A.,need audit or import manager for garment importer directory website need

ISITHORE LOURDURATHINAM Email: isithore@rediffmail.com or newmen@rediffmail.com Dear In the August of this year I will be permanently relocating to the Edmonton area. I am forwarding the attached resume for your evaluation because of my desire to contribute my comprehensive experience in the accounting and auditing field. I have 12 years experience involving all aspects as a C.A can do. My responsibilities include range of activities ,noted in my resume. My experience also include Accounting practice, book keeping, ERP implementation, system analyst for software development, internal audit, consultancy, inventory and stock audit, audit of Nationalised bank, taxation service etc., Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Isithore OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging position in the field of Internal Audit /Cost Audit/ Book keeping/ERP Implementation Projects, where my practical work experience & education can be utilized. Also within an Organization which will allow me to implement all of my skills & experience, preferably in Accounting Firm or Knitted garment manufacturing/trading unit. SKILLS SUMMARY •Over Seven years experience as Cost auditor, as integral part of my audit practice profession. •Practicing Chartered Accountant for 12years as F.C.A., under ICAI Act INDIA. •Experienced working with software projects, as system analyst , consist of Flow chart preparation for each modules, Logic framing and Entry screen formats MIS Report designing •For composite knitted garment large scale unit, and Aluminium industries. •Knowledge of Knitted garment manufacturing system including costing and budgeting •Computer skills with MS-Office, Tally Accounting Package, also using many tailor made packages and book keeping, internet. •Equally effective working in management project and as a member of Team. •Ability to motivate, support and train team members •Ability to think open-mindedly and be creative evens in most routine of situations. •Effective team worker with excellent initiation, co-ordination and motivational skills. •Focusing and objective in my work approach with an attitude of getting the work done, especially under pressure. •Possessing garment Merchandiing and Quality control Diploma WORK HISTORY Practicing Chartered Accountant: 1995 to Till Date F.C.A under The Institute of Chartered Accountant Act as full time practitioner As consultant & service provider in the following Field: - •Income Tax, Sales Tax – Preparation, Finalization, Representation. •Book keeping through various Accounting Packages •System Analyst for software projects •Cost auditor for Composite knitted garment industries & other manufacturing industries, on assignment basis. •Arrangement of Financial Assistance for corporate and non-corporate from various Financial Institution. •Installation of effective Internal Audit system for various industries & implementation of systems & training for audit team. •ERP implementation contract on assignment basis, which consist of: - Installation of ERP Packages Selection of staff requirement from the unit Framing internal audit systems Training and evaluation of performance Conducting review meeting Framing corrective action Generating MIS reports Submission of MIS reports to top level management Removing operational conflicts Maintaining the ISO standards EDUCATION •Bachelor of Commerce from Madurai Kamaraj University •Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, New Delhi •Diploma in Computer Application at Micro Computer Systems PROFESSIONAL TRAINING •Completed 200 hrs at various specialized seminars under Continuous Professional Education by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. •Attended various seminars by Taxation Authority COMPUTER SKILLS •Working knowledge of Ms-Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint •Tally Accounting Package, I more

Resolved Question: What is Management Consultants and what aspect their focus on?

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Resolved Question: Fees in management consulting?

Does anyone have an idea what daily/hourly rates are charged by the top management consulting firms (McKinsey, Boston Consulting, Bain etc.) on the different levels (consultant, project manager, partner etc.)? more

Resolved Question: how do i find a client for my staffing Services business ?

We are pleased to introduce ourselves as Vcare HR Solution Inc. a leading Information Technology Solutions firm providing comprehensive Temporary and Permanent staffing Services and Microsoft Technology Solutions to companies, educational institutions and government agencies. In today's information age, it is vital that your organization has quick access to the technical IT professionals required to meet business challenges as they emerge. We have extensive experience in the rapid delivery and management of a wide range of IT Consultants, from entry-level positions to senior executives, across many industries. Our service offerings are designed to either augment or replace an organization's internal technical personnel for key projects or on an ongoing basis. With a network of over 10,000 pre-screened candidates in its proprietary database and access to millions of additional candidates through leading North American job boards, Vcare is able to meet the complete staffing needs of its existing and potential clients. Whether you are looking for a single IT Consultant or an entire project team, contract or permanent, count on Vcare to ensure that the right fit is made. Vcare 's Account Managers and Technical Recruiters will ensure that the right IT representative is placed in your position every time. All of our Temporary IT Consultants are personally interviewed and validated through reference checks. We offer security checking and technical testing customized to your needs. Below are our special services for you to decide Why Vcare HR Solution Inc? 1.We have online Request staffing form which enables the employer/client company to upload their specific job description 2.Our Account Managers/Recruiters are scanning/reviewing through a thousand of new resume online from our web site database as our company is one of the popular one focusing in recruiting IT consultant for North America. 3.We are backed up by latest technology so we can provide prompt service/assistance to the employer and employee’s for their administrative task like running the payroll, invoicing and online hassle free timesheet tracking system for both and much more 4.We guarantee low price consultants for your projects as we believe in growing together in business by minimizing our margins 5.We guarantee submission of resumes in 72 hrs as our office recruiters’ work 24/7…. Please contact us for any IT staffing requirement for your established organization, we will be glad to join hands in your success. Looking forward for favorable response. more

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CEDAR RAPIDS — The City Council has approved a contract extension for John Levy, its $225-an-hour flood consultant, for a total of $786,400. The decision takes Levy's contract, which began Oct. 1, through June 30 and adds $186,400 to its cost. Levy ...

Contract extended for $225-an-hour consultant - Cedar Rapids Gazette

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What do three women in different fields with different backgrounds have in common? The drive to be their own bosses and to be successful. That’s what sparked Leslie Martin, Lisa O’Brien, and Jamaica Ramsey to jump into the world of network ...

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