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How To Get A Seat At The Table

A seat at the table. An opportunity to be involved. A chance to help shape strategy. Acceptance into the club. And recognition of the importance and validity of your voice and contribution. But how do you get a seat at the table at work? And once you've got it, what does it mean?

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Transparency and its Impact on the Candidate Experience

The employees of a company shape the way it operates, influence the culture, and determine how the business is perceived. This is especially relevant in management consulting, where the advisory services provided to clients are based on our people's perspectives, expertise, and experience. We have found that a focus on transparency during hiring has not only improved our outcomes but has also positively impacted our candidates' experience.

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The Market Is Booming So Is Now The Time To Take A Risk?

The Federal Reserve's announcement on pausing interest rate hikes, possibly reducing them next year, has injected a sense of optimism. Markets are accelerating, so is now the right time to embrace risk for growth? If the recovery and soft landing are real, then not investing now could mean you fall behind those that do. But if it’s not, and we fall back into recession like some think we will, taking risks now could be fatal.

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Powering the Future: The Emergence of the Battery Belt

The emergence of the 'Battery Belt' across the United States is a game-changing development. The "Battery Belt" encompasses several states, including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, which are poised to become key hubs for EV battery production through 2030.

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AI in Care Coordination: Transforming Healthcare Efficiency and Outcomes

Since the launch of ChatGPT last year, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare care coordination has become a hot topic of conversation. By leveraging AI's capabilities, healthcare providers and payors can revolutionize care coordination, fostering a seamless and patient-centric healthcare experience at a much lower cost.

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Steer the Course: How Autonomous Vehicles Are Redefining Logistics Hubs

One of the most significant shifts we're witnessing today is in logistics and transportation management within ports and airports. The integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in these hubs is not just a fleeting trend; it's a fundamental change that is redefining how we think about movement, efficiency, and safety in these critical nodes of global commerce and travel.

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Digital Twins in Healthcare: The Future of Patient Care and Cost Management?

The concept of 'Digital Twins' presents a groundbreaking opportunity. By creating a virtual representation of patients, we can transform how healthcare is delivered and managed.

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"Nothing's going to change" is the worst thing you can say

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are massive events in the corporate world. They promise new opportunities, efficiencies, and growth. But saying 'Don't worry, nothing's going to change' instantly erodes a leader’s credibility. This statement is not just misleading; it's damaging.

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Navigating the Road Ahead: The Evolution of Auto Insurance in the Era of Autonomous Vehicles

The automotive industry is in the middle of a profound transformation, fueled by both electric and autonomous vehicles. As self-driving cars become a reality on our roads, the downstream impacts on other industries (transportation, logistics, parking, law enforcement, and insurance) will be seismic. Auto insurance is already being disrupted in a host of ways:

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In Home Healthcare - photo by Kampus Production

Creating strategic clarity and focus by merging two in-home healthcare disruptors

Two in-home healthcare disruptors were creating market confusion with their competing delivery models, resulting in business development, revenue growth, and service scale challenges for both companies. Driven by a mutual desire to resolve these challenges and emerge unified with strategic clarity, the companies engaged Pepper Foster to lead their merger integration and develop their new go-to-market approach.

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Healthcare Diagnostics - Photo by Artem Podrez

Uniting three companies to create an industry leader in diagnostics-driven healthcare

When three companies with distinct approaches to diagnostic healthcare programs merged in two months, their operations leaders turned to Pepper Foster to help them successfully integrate.

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Re-Imagining the Guest Experience to Increase Online Sales

After a surge in demand for ordering online as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, this quick-service restaurant chain engaged Pepper Foster Consulting to help it modernize its marketing technology stack and overhaul the online guest experience.

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Acquiring AI Driven Computer Vision Technology

Acquiring AI-driven computer vision technology

Innovation was key to differentiating the product, but speed was also imperative. Acquiring a company whose AI-driven computer vision technology specialized in human biomechanics was the answer.

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Construction to revitalize franchise locations and reinforcing brand position in competitive market

Elevating Brand Perception: Revitalizing Franchise Locations for Market Relevance

Global food retailer remodels franchise locations to enhance brand perception. Partnership with construction company and project management techniques ensure success. 500 locations enrolled, 170 projects completed, $2M in incentives distributed.

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 A soccer team huddled together, deep in conversation and strategizing. With a strong focus on performance analysis, the team collectively reviews past games, evaluates tactics, and demonstrates unwavering dedication to continuous improvement.

Process Optimization for Digital Innovation

Enhancing innovation process for a multinational sportswear company through stakeholder collaboration and optimized workflows.

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