The headline got my attention: “Facebook Fires Humans, Hires Robots to Tell You What’s Hot Today.” There’s an entire backstory to this, notably about editorial bias at the social network, but that’s not why it caught my eye. Lately, I’ve been focused on a new, very hot area called Robotics Process Automation or RPA, and…
When a slowing economy puts revenues at risk, belt-tightening is often the preferred method of protecting the bottom line. Executives start by scaling back on discretionary costs such as travel and vendor services. All too frequently, however, they pare back the workforce or put promising initiatives on hold. As I discussed in an earlier post,…
With private equity investing on the rise and deal volume on the decline, general partners are focusing on creating value by improving business performance within their portfolio investments. This shift is underscored by the confidence of middle market deal making professionals recently surveyed by ACG New York, 83% of whom said they expect PE investments…
Most independent consultants are familiar with the usual networking tactics: Become active on social media, work your professional connections for leads, and join industry associations. While these are effective ways to produce quality leads, it’s worth considering some other, more strategic ways to expand your network – and find leads that are a better fit…
For new independent consultants, the first few months – perhaps even years – can be tough. It takes time to earn your running shoes. And in those early days, you’ll ask yourself many questions about how to start a thriving business: How will you find new projects? Who can help you network? What services should…
