by Knowledge Works Consulting | May 6, 2013 | Blog
by: Dorie Clark Cold-calling doesn’t have to be about sleazy sales tactics or the quick hit; instead, it can simply be a way to connect with someone you might never otherwise have access to — even, it turns out, billionaires. After stints running a graphic design...
by Knowledge Works Consulting | Apr 29, 2013 | Blog
by Judith E. Glaser You walk into a meeting late and people are already in huddles. Colleagues glance over ever so briefly then turn back to their conversations. You sit down in a corner and use your smartphone to check email. Once the group discussion starts, you...
by Knowledge Works Consulting | Apr 22, 2013 | Blog
by Mark Goulston and John Ullmen The most influential people strive for genuine buy in and commitment — they don’t rely on compliance techniques that only secure short-term persuasion. That was our conclusion after interviewing over 100 highly respected influences...
by Knowledge Works Consulting | Apr 15, 2013 | Blog
by John Kotter Imagine this: Seeking buy-in for your new product or process proposal at work, you pick on one raised hand around the conference table for a question. The person — whom you know has deep, specialized knowledge in his area — asks a detailed question. You...
by Knowledge Works Consulting | Apr 8, 2013 | Blog
by Robert B. Kaiser and Robert E. Kaplan Like any successful movement, the strengths movement drove a single issue and inevitably left out a lot. Although several important things got overlooked, we want to call attention to a very real danger: Strengths can become...