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Methods: The mathematics of management (2)
Some real examples of non-transitive sets.
[12 May 2003]
Techniques: Client dining rooms
You may be invited to the client's dining room. Here's what to do, and what to watch.
[5 May 2003]
Style: Office entertaining
When you offer refreshments in your office, you should be well-organized.
[28 April 2003]
Trends: Consultants and generals
Are your clients running their businesses like Iraqi generals?
[21 April 2003]
Methods: The mathematics of management
Understanding the mathematics of management can help you be a better consultant.
[14 April 2003]
Trifles: Building authority
If you have authority, you can manage your clients and your assignments. Here's how to get it.
[1 April 2003]
Writing: Citations and references
Citations and references in your reports can make them cumbersome and difficult to read. Here is a simple way of including them.
[24 March 2003]
Trends: After the war
Do your views about the war affect your willingness to take consulting assignments after it?
[17 March 2003]
Techniques: Simple project management
Is project management often too complex and expensive? Are there some tasks that your client needs done?
[10 March 2003]
Words: 'Harness' and 'bring to bear'
Before using words that are intended to put an image into the reader's mind, consultants should check whether the image will be appropriate.
[3 March 2003]
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