http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog Buckle up! The library brings together all the goodies from Next Generation Consulting that you'll want to keep an eye on. en info@nextgenerationconsulting.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-28T14:16:00-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/how-deep-is-your-talent-bench/ How deep should your talent bench be? Read on for the answer in this week’s edition of “Ask Rebecca.” Next Companies, Next Managers, Next Leaders 2010-07-28T14:16:00-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/got-a-toxic-team-member-heres-how-to-deal/ Should you fire that employee that is full of excuses and brings the whole team down? Rebecca gives some advice to a frustrated manager. Next Companies, Next Managers, Next Leaders 2010-07-21T13:56:54-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/the-heartland.-the-new-silicon-valley/ In search of lower costs of living and more life-work balance, can America’s heartland become the new “go to” destination for top talent? 2010-07-19T13:22:36-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/ask-rebecca-a-new-father-faces-a-new-challenge/ How should a new father approach his “guy’s guy” boss about working a compressed work week so he can care for his daughter? Read on for her advice in this week’s edition of Ask Rebecca. Next Companies, Next Managers, Next Leaders 2010-07-14T19:47:24-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/audio-post/succession-planning-for-your-ypo-an-interview-with-abraham-nemitz/ Abraham Nemitz was an early leader among Young Professionals Organizations (YPOs). In this interview, he talks with Rebecca Ryan about how he grew his YPO in size and impact, how he chose a successor (it took several years) and his regrets. A candid, enlightening conversation with one of the country's best YPO leaders...Don't miss it. Next Leaders 2010-07-07T20:16:58-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/ask-rebecca-is-back-will-they-love-me-or-leave-me/ This week, Rebecca tackles fear from partners who are watching their firm superstars head for the door because the job market is getting warmer. What can be done? Read on. Next Companies, Next Managers, Next Leaders 2010-07-07T15:04:40-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/audio-post/making-a-difference-in-peoples-lives-an-interview-with-nathan-billings/ Nathan Billings is the principal of Legal Consulting Group in Lexington, KY. In this episode of Next, Rebecca talks with Nathan about the misalignment he felt at his law firm and how he made the extraordinary move of leaving his comfy partnership-track position and started his own gig. Rebecca and Nathan also discuss how the professional service model is changing (goodbye billable hour?) and how it needs to change. Next Companies, Next Managers, Next Leaders 2010-07-01T15:54:29-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/3-ways-to-customize-your-rewards-package-and-save-a-pretty-penny-too/ Even fast food chains encourage you to “have it your way,” so why is it that most employers—even some of the best and brightest—provide the same rewards packages and perks to all their employees? Next Companies 2010-06-28T23:01:41-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/blog-post/american-idol-al-gore-four-rules-of-great-presentations/ Think back to the last great presentation you saw. You know, the one that made you think, “I can’t wait to tell someone about this!” You may not remember the name of the presenter or much of the content. But you probably remember a story or a feeling. “Eww…” I can hear you groan, “I’m a CPA. I don’t do feelings in my presentations.” If you’re opposed to putting feeling into your presentation, then you’re not communicating effectively. The calculus of great presentations can be distilled in a simple equation:  E+I=C, Emotion + Information = Communication Next Audiences, Next Companies, Next Cities, Next Managers, Next Leaders 2010-06-28T16:09:52-06:00 {auto_path} http://nextgenerationconsulting.com/library/audio-post/making-remote-work-work-an-interview-with-heidi-skatrud/ As a manager, employees come to you to learn how - and if - they can work flexibly, e.g. a compressed work week, a couple days from home, etc. You don't want to be a grinch, but you also must ensure that work gets done. In this interview with Heidi Skatrud, she shares many of the keys to successful mobile work arrangements, and gives listeners the inside track on Runzheimer's Total Mobility Benchmarking Report. Next Companies, Next Managers 2010-06-24T16:57:54-06:00