Any good book recommendations for those of us who are just starting to mange small teams for the first time? Trying to learn more about striking the balance between micro management/just doing the work myself and not being so loose that I get taken advantage of

Any book recommendations? Here are a couple that I've recently recommended:1) Freakonomics2) Super Freakonomics3) The Big Short4) Never Eat Alone. Please add as you see fit!

I've become really jaded about consulting. I find all so often you need to tell the client what they want to hear to keep their business and I feel like so much of the what I recommend doesn't actually get implemented. I'm looking to make a career switch so I can both create and execute on my strategies. A product management path seems very promising for this.

Does anyone who switched from consulting to product management have any recommendations of h helpful PM books, courses, or programs?

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

My new job occasionally requires me to review vendor agreements. I don’t have any background in this area and am trying to get up to speed. My department doesn’t have a document management system, so it’s tough to find old agreements as precedent. Any recommendations for books or other sources - or any words of wisdom? Thanks!

Recommended books for learning more about effective organizational design, team interactions, and workflow management best practices?

Anyone have favorite management books? New manager here 👋

In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

Hi everyone! I’m a young professional right out of college getting into investing and personal finance management. Trying to better understand and educate myself on personal finance and investment strategies. Can someone recommend some recourses (books, podcasts, experts to follow, etc.) where it’s clearly explained for beginners? Trying to make sense of 401Ks, Roth IRAs, emergency funds etc.
Like I’m looking for someone like Dave Ramsey but for investment and money management advice.

Any recipe book recommendations for making cocktails?😋

Want to improve my verbal and written communication skills. I hear reading more would help but I don’t read as much as I used to. So I’m wondering what books would help with that? Should I just read books that tickle my fancy like suspense and true crime novels? Help! Welcome to all book recommendations.

Any good books or articles worth reading on product marketing and analytics? I come from more of a technical and general product management background, so I personally feel like I lack on the marketing side. Like Search engine optimization, etc. Thank you.

Any good recommended books on how to build a scalable product and team? I'm looking for recommendations for two areas: 1) in general laying the groundwork in a startup to have the tools and especially processes in place to scale, and 2) tactical focus on building a SaaS project. I've been promoted into a management role from Dev roots, so need to learn more PM processes to be an effective manager in day job, plus would like to start building my own SaaS solution.

Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

Hey hey all. I am writing a book on value creation in commercial real estate - from site selection to tenant management basically capture where industry experts see value lost or opportunities not captured. Anyone want to contribute to some insights ?

Hi All,

Moving out of IT consulting to Product Management side in the next couple of weeks.
The new company I will join is an e-commerce division of a leading food retail group.

Any suggestions about books/ videos that I can access to learn the basics of the retail side??

What are the best books/blogs/online resources to boost your organizational change management skills?

Any book recommendations on Clinical Trial Agreements?

Agile program managers, I am looking to dedicate a few hours per day to growth. Would appreciate any great book, podcast, skill building recommendations on managing agile software dev programs, specifically working automotive user interface and design.

Good book recommendations on the basics behind M&A deals and the DD process? Asking for a friend who is looking to start a search fund and has operational experience but no finance.

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Ritz or JW in Cancun?

Can anyone provide some tips/narratives on how to explain in an in-house screener interview (to a non-lawyer HR professional) why you want to go in-house and why you haven’t enjoyed working in a law firm setting?

My wife has a degree in sales and is looking for a company with a healthy work environment. She’s also looking for a place that is not crazy overworking their employees and allows a flexible work schedule. Anyone have any recommendations on remote options she might be interested in?

Is sticking up for yourself even worth it? My boss is always on my ass as if I’m constantly missing, or about to miss, deadlines. I’ve never missed one. I’ve received the same damn lecture/email about monitoring all case deadlines a hundred times. I always just professionally explain that we’re not about to miss any and discuss the progress. Well, I’ve about had it and am ready to go off. I’m sick of basically being told that I’m not doing my job. How should I address this issue?

Anyone use a ghostwriter for their IP blog? Any tips in providing guidelines to the writer would be helpful.

Really curious, what percentage of your clientele is friends/family?

International financial advisor. I’d like to do a hypothetical proposal for client. My go to has always been JPMorgan. They now can’t do it. Anyone else?

Which is better to join Capgemini or IBM with same fixed components considering work life balance.

Looking to do a fall shoot for a client before the leaves have changed and fallen. I need prop leaves. Anyone have any ideas about how where to contact for a massive amount of fake fall leaves?

Does EY pay $300K to consulting Senior managers in T2 cities?

Hi looking for referrals for careers in analytics at JP Morgan chase. I saw a lot of openings being posted on job boards.

Current role:Advanced analytics Analyst(Marketing Analytics)
YOE: 3 years

I have significant equity in a property (300k+) and maybe another 200k across other properties. I have a decent amount of money in cash and already 200k or so in stocks. Would you consider pulling money through cash out refi and using it? I get nervous for stocks being so high. I have a few properties in pipeline already. How would you suggest using it (if at all).

“If I have COVID, I won’t tell anyone” why oh why? 🤔😫

Hello people,

I have seen lot of people on this app saying Synechron is Hire and fire and mostly don't recommend to join. I just wanted to know from people working here, how true are these claims?

Hello All,

Hope you are doing great.. I am looking for new opportunities in Product based or consulting industry.. Please do let me know if any openings in your organisation.. it would be a Great support to my career.. I have 7yrs of exp in Supply Chain - P2P process..

Been alienated by coworkers. Don’t know what’s the reason. But it seems that they don’t ever want to talk to me or invite me to go places with them. How should I address this issue? I am a minority.

I just connected some dots and got a colleague off the bench and on some billable work. What a great feeling! 🤓

I have gathered that aside from MBB, ACN pays their employees the most and pretty significantly more than big 4. Jumping 🚢 A$AP.

What are some of the best consulting firms for a software engineer? Is MBB still considered elite in this area too?

What is the best consultancy for Media and Entertainment work? Considering a move…

Prime day... I can scroll forever...

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Requesting knowledge on pay scale for 1st year Director in VHCOL area. What should expectations be for 2nd year range?

What are the weirdest reasons you have heard for people being laid-off? I have heard someone getting laid off because they missed submitting their time-sheets for 3 times in a year.

I have $20k in savings, I owe $6,000 to my 401k loan, that’s the only loan I got. I am debt free otherwise except for my house. Should I use my savings to pay off? Since people are talking about unemployment and being fired, I wanted to make sure I have enough, 👩🏾‍💻... What should I do? I initially took the loan to add to my home equity when I sell my house for a new house then covid hit.

Anyone ever flown west jet from US to London?

For those that have been laid off, how’s the job search going? Have you gotten offers fairly quickly (I.e. 2-4 weeks after getting the notice)?

How do I check my utilization?

Considering a switch from the Deloitte DC (commercial) office to Dallas in June. Any insight into how the office cultures compare?

Anybody know anybody who has given it all up to lead a life serving others in need? How did it pan out for them?

Which city would you choose and why? I am considering a move from D.C. , single male, no kids, and like; Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Boston or San Diego. List your pref from that list in order.

Project is starting on July 30, just found out the client requires background tests and drug screens, do they usually make you take it immediately or is there some time?