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Oh No! Is the Hidden DK Effect Hurting Your Consulting Firm?

David A Fields

Watching the Dunning-Krueger Effect in action can range from amusing to frustrating to downright frightening. The impact on your consulting firm is very real because it affects your target market and also your consulting team (including you). What is the Dunning-Krueger Effect?

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Why Leadership Development and Talent Programs Fall Short

N2Growth Blog

There is a cognitive bias trait called the Dunning-Kruger effect. Dunning suggests that deficits in skill and expertise create a two-pronged problem. Some leaders may be fantastic at running a P&L, marketing or generating sales, but they have no clue how to recognize talent nor develop it.

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Why Leadership Development and Talent Programs Fall Short

N2Growth Blog

There is a cognitive bias trait called the Dunning-Kruger effect. Dunning suggests that deficits in skill and expertise create a two-pronged problem. Some leaders may be fantastic at running a P&L, marketing or generating sales, but they have no clue how to recognize talent nor develop it.

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10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make

Mark Sanborn

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. A business leader expands into new markets without sufficient research, thinking that past success will automatically translate to new ventures.

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The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2 2021

In our 24-criterion evaluation of B2B marketing data providers, we identified the 11 most significant vendors — Data Axle, Dun & Bradstreet, Enlyft, Global Database, InsideView, Leadspace, Oracle, SMARTe, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, TechTarget, and ZoomInfo Technologies — and researched, analyzed, and scored them.

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7 Tips for Aspiring Defense Contractors

Strategy Driven

This will include getting a number from the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS). A procurement and technical assistance center can help you decide how to market your services and obtain contracts. You will need to gather and create marketing materials like booklets and catalogs to demonstrate your potential contribution.

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10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make

Mark Sanborn

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. A business leader expands into new markets without sufficient research, thinking that past success will automatically translate to new ventures.

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