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I was looking through some client files  for some examples to send to a multi-billion dollar multi-national client who is looking to “future-proof” their competencies.  I came across this example from another client (ABC) that I ended up sending and thought it was worth discussing with all of you because it lays out a clear [...]
Author: Dalip Raheja
Posted: March 14, 2024, 7:15 pm
 I read this article in HBR “A Short Guide to Building Your Team’s Critical Thinking Skills”.  To move from tactical to strategic, reactive to proactive, Strategic Sourcing to Category Management requires a set of skills that are often not taught in school or even in corporate training but certainly should and can be.  An organization [...]
Author: Anne Kohler
Posted: March 7, 2024, 12:24 pm
I know, I know – you’ve now heard multiple definitions of this simple concept called VALUE and yet there seems to be no specific definition of it.  Well allow me to add to the confusion because understanding this simple concept can have major impacts on the success of your organization.  The most basic fundamental flaw [...]
Author: Dalip Raheja
Posted: February 29, 2024, 8:05 pm
Every day we have a new source of uncertainty and even crisis hitting us.  We, as humans, are wired to fear the unknown and it can often be overwhelming and debilitating.  Look at what COVID 19 has done to the entire world, and still is. Every one of the “events” I noted above have affected [...]
Author: Anne Kohler
Posted: February 22, 2024, 12:28 pm
I just ran across this headline and because it was in Forbes, it caught my attention: The Top 10 In-Demand Soft Skills To Learn In 2024, Based On Research.  Of course, clients, alumni, and readers o this blog will roll their eyes because you’ve heard this ad nauseum by now 😊.  However, given the times [...]
Author: Dalip Raheja
Posted: February 15, 2024, 8:24 pm