Looking for recommendations to generally upskill my Strategy work (or learn from scratch) — be it courses, classes, books, podcasts, people to follow.

For context, I’m a freelance Social Media Manager/Strategist and I came into Ad world via Startups. Throwing myself into learning on the job with more Strategy gigs - but I still don’t feel like I quite know the lingo or best practices or theories.

Can anyone recommend me insightful books which can help consulting/career but not with titles like “how to be a successful manager” etc.

take job with long commute or stay at b4?

Has anyone got any tips for making a strong start to a consulting career? Have 6 months experience and trying to temperature check how things are going / what I could do more of.

I've always wondered this ... How do PPMD's find new opportunities.. like is it mostly through networking / grapevine.. or something more structured?

Would you suggest someone pursuing an MBA if they want to get a role in HR or Project Management? And for those that want to pursue product management... are there still a decent amount of numbers similar to accounting? Thanks

Pls suggest how to crack AWS cloud foundation exam in a week.
I have zero knowledge on AWS .

Anyone here works for Johnson Controls? I have heard mixed reviews about the company. Not sure if I should make the jump based on what I’ve heard so far. For context, I am looking at a security account executive role.

What's Salesforce Career for not so technical person like?

has anyone made the jump from hospital administration to healthcare consulting?

Hi im having 3 yoe having 2 offer 1.Nice x+2 variable+1Joining bonus 2.Bitwise x+2 fix which one i should join plesae suggest in term of job security and learning wise

Which A-list actors/actresses are your inspirations for getting into the film industry and why?

Hi,
I m working as a Project Manager for OFC network and EB work. My CTC is 8L per annum. Total experience is 15+ yrs and since 4+ yrs in current company, so pls help to switch and grow

I’m moving from implementation consulting - where details are super important - to a strategy role, working with C suite executives. Got the feedback that I need to think and work less detailed and way more high level/abstract. Any book recommendations to train this skill or get insights how to best think on an abstract level?

I’m at a Fortune 500 company with an employee stock purchase plan but I’m unhappy with my salary and job title. I was offered an opportunity to make 30k more with the title I want with a smaller company doing the same role. I’m wondering if it’s the right career move to just jump ship…Any guidance is much appreciated.

For those who completed their SHRM certification this year (CP or SCP) and opted for self study, what study materials did you use to prepare?

I am a career changer on mo 4 of a 6 mo sourcer/researcher contract that I’m not sure will be renewed due to team re-organizing. I have 5 YOE basically in an HR generalist role at a company that didn’t have an official HR function, building systems from the ground up. I also have my SHRM-CP. I am looking for a perm, remote HR generalist or program manager position and getting no traction despite a well-reviewed resume. What do I do? Should I go to grad school?

Hi everyone,
I have 2+ years experience with Salesforce, before Salesforce I was a full-stack dev with some DevsOps experience. I worked for Finance Services and Oil & Gas companies. Right now, I wanted to make a switch to Aviation, Aerospace or Defense company. I’m in Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I would really appreciated if someone can help point me to that direction.

Anyone have their CCIFP certification? If so, how difficult and time consuming is the process of getting certified?

Hello everyone,
I’m looking to begin my career in HR, I have almost 6 years of benefit experience I gained through my career with UnitedHelathcare I recently started a new company and with my position here I am considered as Benefits Specialist in HR I don’t have a degree yet but I do want to work on that. Any other advice or tips to help build my career? Thank you in advance

What’s the next move after being a CD? GCD or ECD? What’s the difference?

As a manager, how do you expect your employee to deal with a diffcult customer?

Guys if you don't feel jealous then can anyone share the definition of coding questions which are being asked for reactjs developer assessment exam in these days ??

Biggest winner last night, Green Party.

Need referrals. Please Help!

Looking for software development roles in good product based companies.
BTW i can't DM anyone here :(

Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

I don't know about you, but this is the longest my husband and I have gone without getting into a argument. Forced to be together forces us to behave?

Just learned that we (family account) have still been paying for Netflix's DVD service, in addition to the streaming service. Last DVD rental? 2015.

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With all these political posts all I have to say is....Third Partyyyy!!!!

Power out so I’m off early on a Friday! But, now my power is out…

Medtronic vs Quest Diagnostic. Which firm would you choose if similar role and compensation?

How do I get rid of my old dryer?

it’s been 3 years in this city and I really need to hang out with someone other than my boyfriend. But I’m terrible at “networking"

Who all is looking to buy a house and in what area?

How many 3 day embryos to transfer ? My re wants to transfer only 2.

Hi Fishes,
I am working as Automotive Engine R&D engineer for past 6 yrs. I have total experience of 6 yrs. I want to switch to consulting. Do suggest me how to take this career transition.
I would appreciate if anyone can share the right opportunity with me.
Thanks!!

P.S. I am mechanical engineering graduate from tier 1 institute in india. Good knowledge of excel and other microsoft products.

Does anyone have a good lead on where to find research backed customer journeys? Either generic for an industry (like restaurant) or for major players in an industry (like chili's). I am fairly new to planning, and this keeps coming up as something and that would be helpful.
Thank you!

Looking to hire a boutique social media agency who has expertise in helping launch a CPG home cleaning product. Would need support primarily on social platforms. Ideally, the firm would also be able to create content and help determine who the target market is through data tracking and analytics. Any ideas?

LA Mid level planners, what’s your salary and years of experience?

Amazon should act as Santa during the holidays and deliver one gift fully wrapped from your wish list for free every year to everyone with Prime just to say thank you for choosing us. Bad idea or good

Average years of experience to become Associate Strategy Director? Then Strategy Director?

What blogs, podcasts, twitter accounts, newsletters etc. should ever planner follow?

Hi strat friends. Need to do development research on a proposed brand architecture with their target audiences. Can anyone share insights/info on best practices re: designing the approach? Thank you!

Thoughts on VCCP London for strategy?

What’s the salary band variation for strategists between health and non-health agencies?

Can you be a brand strategist and hate competitive reviews? Today’s philosophical pondering

Anyone have any good diversity training resources?

Hi strategists. Has anyone conducted a scenario planning workshop for their clients? If so do you have any recommended exercises or tools or just advice in general? TIA

Has anyone worked with Wethos? Or, have you, as an independent strategist, worked on more “meaningful” social good projects? I am looking to mix things up, team up, and have an impact.

Has anyone ever worked with Mark Pollard or Julian Cole? Are they as great as they seem?

Less of a question, more of a request... stop asking your junior BIPOC strats to work on BLM briefs because they are the only voice of color on your team. In a time where we need support grappling with our very REAL realities and how it impacts how we show up in the agency, the LAST thing we need is an “opportunity” to express our “unique POV” on a diversity brief (that we won’t even get to speak to none the less). Imagine having to chanbel your trauma into a deck to sell in an idea to clients?

What is your 5 year plan?

Any examples of a strategy consultancy that eventually built out a design discipline after being around for a while?

Hi All,

I’m looking for brands and interesting campaigns that communicate and showcase transparency, trust and openness.

Anyone know of anything interesting?

Thank you kindly.

Would anyone be willing to share their resume? I’d love to see how people with 10+ years experience are framing up what they do in strategy.

Anyone have a recommendation for a research firm that specializes in teen recruitment for focus groups? Don’t need full service offering, just the recruit. Appreciate any help.