Top Open Innovation Solvers Offer Practical Advice

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Stepping into the world of open innovation can be a novel experience, even for seasoned independent professionals. Success in this arena requires high levels of creativity, along with patience and the ability to roll with rejection. Top open innovation solvers have learned a lot on the way to success. Many have found that they need…

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Harnessing the Power of TikTok for Your Small Business: A Beginner’s Guide

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As a small business owner in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses of all sizes. While TikTok might be synonymous with dance challenges and viral memes, it also offers a goldmine of opportunities for consultants to engage with their audience and showcase their expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned…

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Creating an Independent Professional Value Proposition for Your Enterprise

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Competition for high-value independent talent is heating up. The US independent population was 64.6 million strong in 2022, and even with a low unemployment rate, that number is likely to continue to increase as professionals with in-demand skills choose independence as their best career strategy. To attract people with the right skills, it is critical…

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Attracting Independent Talent: Mind Your Language

A key component of a highly effective direct sourcing program is the ability to attract the high-value independent talent that the enterprise needs. In one sense, the activities associated with accomplishing this are like employee recruitment. However, there are differences that are important to understand, and one of these is the way in which you…

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How to Build Knowledge Bridges through Independent Professionals

Look at any business sector and any enterprise function, and you are likely to see two things: the “graying” of the workforce and the steady rise of the first digital native generation. Generally speaking, these are the two ends of the generational spectrum. GenX and Boomer workers have accumulated years of experience in their areas…

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