Because Croixstone agrees with experts that blockchain has the potential to “change the world” (think of it as the “Internet of Value or of Money”), we believe in the value of repeatedly spotlighting this technology. The Enterprisers Project (a community of CIOs who discuss the future of business and IT) recently shared 5 real world examples across 5 industries where blockchain projects are showing tangible progress. Learn more here.
Consulting Magazine is a digital monthly publication known as the “flagship publication of the consulting profession featuring the latest information on consulting, thought leadership, and corporate strategies.” The magazine’s website, Consultingmag.com, offers a rich selection of articles and more. View it here.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released the 2017 Contingent Workforce Supplement, its first since 2005. The report estimates that in May 2017, 3.8% of the U.S. workforce, or 5.9 million workers, held contingent jobs. Is the contingent workforce growing? Well, it depends on who you ask. Learn more here.
Croixstone’s business model is firmly founded in the “expert economy” as an “on demand” provider of highly-experienced, well educated consulting professionals. According to a recent article published by Forbes, the growing on-demand model offers many companies access to a diverse talent pool that doesn’t exist in-house and would never make sense to build. Read more here.
There is no doubt that Agile drives value beyond the world of software development. And, when effectively scaled, Agile can create substantial benefits for even large corporations. The key is understanding that Agile is a mindset, not just a methodology. Read this Forbes article to learn more.
According to Accenture, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies on business is projected to increase labor productivity by up to 40%, and enable people to make more efficient use of their time.
Pat Lynes, author of “The Interim Revolution,” isn’t the only one who sees big changes ahead for the management consulting industry. Listen to this Harvard Business School Ideacast that features Clay Christensen (the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and one of the world’s top experts on innovation and growth) and Dominic Barton (the global managing partner of McKinsey).
Traditional management consulting won’t be around in 20 years.
That’s the bold claim being made by Pat Lynes, a business transformation consultant and author of “The Interim Revolution.” Having interviewed over 100 corporate executives to gain insight into how businesses address change and perceive the management consulting industry, Pat believes our industry is a prime candidate for disruption. We agree. Learn more here.
Don’t take your brain power for granted. It takes intentionality to function at your cognitive best.
Here are five ways to increase your fluid intelligence (or cognitive ability).
Croixstone is proud to represent an exclusive group of highly-experienced business mavericks who enjoy tackling industry challenges. Our group of rebel talent, also known as “constructive non-conformists,” understands the importance of questioning the status quo and has the people skills to work with others to advance ideas for change. Recently, Inc. ran an article titled “7 Beliefs Business Rebels Hold That Disrupts Their Competition.” S.C. Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Pass, explained the seven beliefs as follows:
Do you hold these same beliefs? If yes, reach out to Patti Weber, our Chief Experience Officer, at pweber@www.croixstone.consulting!