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Re:The Command-And-Control Mindset Is Killing Companies by TuringNYC on Sunday April 16, 2017 @12:15PM (#14126271)
I good example of Management Consulting efficacy is the observation on how some well-respected consultancies have been failing businesses. DiamondCluster and A.T. Kearney would be at the top of the list, though dated examples from my consulting days. If they offer such good strategy, why is their company doing so poorly?

I once asked some outright, they explained that they are so busy helping clients they don't have any time to help themselves.

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Re:The Command-And-Control Mindset Is Killing Companies by douche on Sunday April 16, 2017 @12:59PM (#14126415)
Perhaps, to paraphrase the old chestnut, "Those who can, do. Those who can't, consult."
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Re:The Command-And-Control Mindset Is Killing Companies by sgt101 on Sunday April 16, 2017 @02:31PM (#14126820)
Being a good consultant (helpful to clients) != being a successful consultant (getting more contracts)

Successful consultants are parasites, they are like that fungus that takes over ants, forcing them to climb into the sun, before exploding them all over the field.

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