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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Are You a Builder, Accelerator or Fixer?

Before you dive into a leadership role, ask yourself the following questions to see if the job is right for you and the company.

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Building an (even more) intelligent professional services firm

Karen McAteer reveals the three required elements professional services firms need to become an intelligent enterprise.

3 Psychological Tricks That Help New Bosses Earn Respect Faster

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

So You Want to Be a Practice Management Consultant?

Some advice on breaking into the medical practice management consultant business.

Are Reputation Management Services Worth It?

Reputation management is important for every property, but do you need a management service or software to do it right?

Is Business Management a Good Field of Study?

Interested in business management, but not sure where it stacks up in terms of careers? Here's some more information about what it takes to be a not just a manager, but a good manager!

4 Steps to Starting a Technology Business Management Journey

You’re sold on Technology Business Management (TBM) and want to get an initiative underway. But what does it entail? And how do you get it started?A new report from Forrester outlines four key steps to starting your TBM journey. For full details, including common challenges in each of these steps, download the full report. Follow these steps to get started, and set up your organization for success:

6 Benefits of a Flexible Business Management Solution

How flexible is your business management solution?

Business management systems are more than just software

All business management software for small- to mid-size companies are pretty much the same. It's your software partner who can help you succeed.

Can An Employer Exclude Weight-Management Services for Adult Obesity?

Can a company's major medical plan have a general exclusion for weight-management services, such as behavioral management activities for adult obesity?

Can AI Give Better Advice Than Management Consultants?

We now have access to so much information at a click of a button. Where do consultants fit into the age of the internet?

The Benefits of Adding a Project Management Consultant to Your Team

Project management consulting can help your team in many different ways. Here are just a few of the most important.

What Are the Branches of Business Management?

There are many branches of business management. Find out more about each business management sector.

How Important is Strategic Planning in Business Management?

Strategic planning furnishes a blueprint which assists your businesses in understanding where you are now and where you want to be.

Exploring AI: Insights and Tips from a Management Consultant

Get insights about AI from our management consultant Anders Leander. He has spent hours of research and testing different AI tools and has now created an internal course on how to get started with AI.

Which Companies Provide Affiliate-Program Management Services?

There are services that will do the hard work of integrating the program and keeping track of your affiliates.