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  Thursday, 13 July, 2006
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Business & Consultancy News
As in sport, so in business
Our management consultancy columnist, Mick James, this week draws some lessons for business (consultants) from England’s (under)performance at the World Cup.

Well, what a stunning weekend of sport we’ve just had: Nadal lined up against Roger Federer in the Wimbledon championships, while Argentina and Brazil put on a dazzling display of their silky South American footballing skills in the final of the World Cup. Hang, on, that didn’t happen, did it? Damn. I’ve got to stop writing these things so far in advance.
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The “Prism Profile” – Colin Evans from Detica
The following interview is part of a series of profile interviews focussing on the background, views and opinions of leading figures in the management consultancy arena. Here Colin Evans, Detica’s UK Managing Director, gives an insight into his experiences.
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  • Proudfoot: Global business productivity rises 6.4 pct in 2005
    Workforce productivity was up 6.4% in 2005, according to executives surveyed by Proudfoot Consulting for the firm’s annual largest scale study of productivity performance at the company level. Full article >>>
    Procurement Consultants Wanted!

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    Rising numbers of workers doubt their bosses' leadership abilities
    The survey, conducted in May 2006, reinforces a trend that was first visible in the October 2005 survey: around a quarter of workers actively doubt senior management's leadership abilities and sense of strategic direction. Full article >>>
    ThoughtWorks experiences significant progress in first half of 2006
    During the first half of 2006, ThoughtWorks added more than 30 new companies to its client roster, with significant activity in the insurance and banking industries. Full article >>>
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