What are the Common Factors Among Consulting Competency Models?

An internal consultant is an organizational development professional who is employed full time by an organization (Lacey, 1). Internal consultants differ from external consultants in this regard, however, generally speaking they do serve a similar purpose and in doing so follow similar steps. The general model of planned change outlined in Cummings and Worley’s, “Organizational Development and Change” state that all consultants adhere to five phases throughout each project lifecycle. These phases include: entering, contracting, diagnosing, intervening, and evaluating. Each of these stages is approach slightly differently depend on whether a consultant is interval verses external. As an internal consultant it is important to note the leverage points that exist at each stage. While an external consultant often need to spend a large portion of time getting familiarized with their client, and internal consultant has the benefit of “ready relationships” and ideally knowledge of business and company Jargon (Lacy, 2). Ideally, the internal consultant also has a benefit in the diagnosing phase, because they already have relationships with members from all over the organization and have a reputation for success. On the flip side an internal consultant does not buy-in from organizational members. External consulting groups sometimes are better able to generate energy and interest because they constitute a large expense and sometimes come with prestigious credentials (Elder)

Mathematic modeling of the Earth's surface and the process of remote sensing

It is shown that real data from remote sensing of the Earth from outer space are not best suited to the search for optimal procedures with which to process such data. To work out the procedures, it was proposed that data synthesized with the help of mathematical modeling be used. A criterion for simularity to reality was formulated. The basic principles for constructing methods for modeling the data from remote sensing are recommended. A concrete method is formulated for modeling a complete cycle of radiation transformations in remote sensing. A computer program is described which realizes the proposed method. Some results from calculations are presented which show that the method satisfies the requirements imposed on it

From a Global Perspective, Based on Cost­‐Benefit Analysis, Which Social Media Tool(s) is/are the Most Effective for Attracting Talent?

Social media usage has been growing quite impressively in the last few years, and it has penetrated the recruiting market almost entirely: the number of companies using social media to support their recruitment efforts has gone from 78% in 2008 to 92% in 2013 (Rawson). As such, the efficient use of social media is at the center of the recruiting field, and even is considered one of the biggest competitive advantages: in 2013, when it came to talent acquisition strategy, the difference between the best-­‐in-­‐class companies and the rest was more than twice higher in the areas of sourcing strategy development and company branding than in any other area (Laurano). Both of those areas are the ones where social media has the most impact, and thus the effective use of social media can provide companies with a very potent competitive advantage when it comes to attracting talent

What Diversity Metrics are Best Used to Track and Improve Employee Diversity?

In recent years organizations have been implementing diversity initiatives that go far beyond affirmative action and compliance standards. An increasingly global economy and multicultural workforce has allowed for business leaders to truly value diversity with regard to all aspects of their operations. Business leaders now understand that diversity can be leveraged as a competitive edge and need to be accounted for in the equation for continued business development