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Excellence

The Importance of Being Wrong at Work

Being wrong is a natural part of being human. Everyone makes mistakes, misinterpretations, and miscalculations. Unfortunately, another natural part of being human is having an ego, and the accompanying desire for self-preservation. No one likes being seen to make mistakes as it can be embarrassing, cause reputational damage and loss of status, and make us […]

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Career Advice

Early Career Tips for Success

Starting out in any profession is difficult. Starting out and standing out simultaneously is even harder. In this article, we will look at some of the things I learned from my experience interning at a range of consulting firms this summer. 1. The power of networking Although networking is a widely cited element of success […]

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Consulting Industry

An Overview of Business Development Consulting

Business development consulting is about helping businesses grow sales and profits in order to achieve their strategic objectives. Business development consultants enable companies to reach their full potential and rescue companies that are struggling to survive. Business development consultants engage in ‘prospecting’ which involves searching for potential customers who are likely to be a good […]