A New Brand of Expertise
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (819 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0750672927 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A New Brand of Expertise draws from the experience of a key player aiding the transition, and will be of invaluable help to anyone trying to work in the new economy." --Tom Ehrenfeld, author of The Startup Garden: How Growing a Business Grows You . The leading talent agent for independent consultants shares industry insights of value to both companies and individuals who are readying to catch the wave." --Martin Babinec, Chairman and CEO, TriNet"This dynamic book doesn't just describe from on high the increasingly interim nature of work in today's economy. After all, she was among the early visionaries who not only predicted the 'free agent nation' and the globalized 'new economy,' she literally helped shape them! A New Brand of Expertise is long-awaited wisdom from the source."-Dr. "Marion McGovern knows what it takes to add value in today's zip-zap world of commerce. Louis Patler, author, TILT! Irrev
Readers will learn effective methods for uniquely marketing and branding themselves in order to develop a sustainable and successful free agent career. In today's quick and turbulent markets, companies often need specialized professional talent on an interim basis to solve specific business problems, a major trend creating huge opportunities and an alternative career track for many professionals. A New Brand of Expertise clarifies for independent professionals why companies need interim talent and how to develop a skill set that matches market needs. . A New Brand of Expertise uniquely clarifies the dynamics of the red-hot "free agent" workplace and teaches the new skills and
Born in Portsmouth England, and educated at the Grammar School. Pilot R.A.F. Joined the Crown Wallcoverings Division of Reed International as Marketing Director, later Managing Director, Crown International and then Head of Planning, Reed Decorative Products, North America. Scholar of Brasenose College, Oxford. Returned to UK as MD of DIY manufacturers Harrison Beacon. Trained in major London Advertising Agency, then into Consumer Products Mark
WANTED: RENAISSANCE SOULS! Margaret N. Lobenstine I am so thrilled that someone with Marion McGovern's bird's eye view of both sides of the fence has underscored so positively the free agent's role in the economy of the 21st century. I think she does an excellent job of reminding us that people who move from project to project and company to company can be real assets in today's workplace. This is especially . A Customer said Not bad, but there are better books out there. While there is good information here I would strongly recommend some other titles. For anyone who is considering a free agent / consulting career, "Free Agent Nation" by Daniel Pink provides a good "big picture" view of what you're in for. And for advice on consulting, books by Alan Weiss are killer stuff. I read "Million Dollar Consulting in the early 90's an. Great Resource I found this to be an invaluable resource for individuals who are practicing as independent consultants or just getting started. Also, leaders of tomorrow's "Fast Companies" will be convinced that using "spot talent" should be a crucial piece of their talent strategy - McGovern illustrates the many uses and successes of consultants. Her experiences in the busi