David A Fields
MAY 21, 2024
Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “Hold on a second… David built a lucrative, consulting practice by layering chocolate references and obscure puns on top of illustrations my seven year-old could draw? Some of those line drawings don’t even make sense!
Harvard Business
MAY 21, 2024
With any significant change in your career comes the need for new skills. But that’s even more true when you want a radical career change. In these situations, it’s going to take more than listening to a few webinars to build the knowledge you need get to where you want to go. You must set aside a significant amount of time for self-directed learning, formal training, or even a second job to gain the skills for the big leap.
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Consulting Success
MAY 13, 2024
In today’s competitive landscape, mastering lead generation is the lifeblood of any thriving consulting firm. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with Amy Anderson, co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing, to uncover expert insights and actionable strategies for maximizing lead generation success in the consulting industry. Don’t miss out on a power-packed conversation and skyrocket.
Consulting Matters
MAY 9, 2024
Unclear about what you do and how to describe it? Want to know a secret? All consulting and coaching business owners struggle with this from time to time. Crafting brand messages that clearly articulate the unique value of what you do as a consultant or coach can be VERY challenging, yet it’s crucial for connecting with your ideal clients. Here’s a Story You Might Relate To… Consider the experience of Kamaria Scott.
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Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.
Tom Spencer
MAY 10, 2024
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test widely used for admissions into various graduate and business programs across the globe. Understanding what the GRE is, how it aids in unlocking master’s programs, particularly MBAs, and effective preparation strategies is crucial for prospective graduate students. In this article, we’ll delve into the key aspects of the GRE and provide insights on navigating this essential step in the graduate school application process.
Management Consulting Connection brings together the best content for management consulting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
David A Fields
MAY 14, 2024
Clutter. It’s not just lurking in your basement amidst your vinyl records, wrapping paper scraps and mystery electronics cables. Clutter might also be slowly (or not so slowly) sabotaging your consulting firm. Quite a few years ago, the brainy duo of a neuroscientist and a Princeton professor released this eye-opening article, “Interactions of Top-Down and … Continued The post 5 Distractions Derailing Your Consulting Firm’s Productivity appeared first on David A.
Consulting Success
MAY 10, 2024
Interested in selling your consulting business? Even if you’re not right now — or don’t imagine yourself selling it for many years — you should learn how to sell a consulting business. Why? Because building a consulting business you *could* sell will help you build a more strategic, scaleable and valuable firm. By the end.
Consulting Matters
MAY 2, 2024
Imagine walking into a networking event and you don’t know a soul. How quickly would you want to duck out? That’s how social media can feel for many consultants and coaches. BUT what if I told you that this 24/7 networking event could not just be bearable but actually fun and exactly what you need to build awareness about your brand and get clients ?
Tom Spencer
MAY 3, 2024
In the fast-paced world of management consulting, effective communication is key. As consultants strive to convey complex ideas, strategies, and recommendations, a well-crafted slide deck is an invaluable tool. In this article, we will explore a simple structure that you could follow to break down the layout of a consulting slide deck. 1. The Problem Every management consulting engagement begins with the identification of a problem.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Chad Barr
MAY 8, 2024
Last night, Laurel and I had the privilege of attending a captivating presentation by Neil deGrasse Tyson, an esteemed American astrophysicist, author, and revered science communicator. Educated at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Columbia University, Tyson currently heads the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City.
David A Fields
MAY 7, 2024
Since you lead a consulting firm, not a firefighting squad, you can err on the side of risk taking rather than caution. In fact, a bias toward action, ambition and audacity may be required to grow your firm past what you’ve achieved already. Eight Steps to a More Audacious You (and More Audacious Consulting Firm) … Continued The post Eight Steps to a More Audacious You (and More Audacious Consulting Firm) appeared first on David A.
Harvard Business
MAY 8, 2024
What happens when you have to give a presentation to an audience that might have some professionals who have more expertise on the topic than you do? While it can be intimidating, it can also be an opportunity to leverage their deep and diverse expertise in service of the group’s learning. And it’s an opportunity to exercise some intellectual humility, which includes having respect for other viewpoints, not being intellectually overconfident, separating your ego from your intellect, and being wi
Buzzsprout
MAY 5, 2024
Podcasting can often feel a bit lonely—you do the prep, record and edit the episode, hit publish, and … you see your stats go up. While it’s exciting to see your stats improve week over week, most podcasters are looking for something more personal. A few months ago, we asked “If you didn’t have stats, how would you know your podcast was successful?” on Buzzcast, and the answers all shared a theme.
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Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.
Tom Spencer
MAY 17, 2024
Hundreds of articles have been written on strategy, each with an author that presents a unique perspective from years of paradigm-shaking experience. Some even “reinvent the wheel” by rejecting past concepts altogether and introducing an entirely new way of thinking about strategy. After reading the most important of these articles, I have concluded that most of them miss the point of strategy entirely.
Johanna Rothman
MAY 17, 2024
My podcast this week is from the writing book. Enjoy! I record these in video , too. (Especially since this is a speaking book! The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s Writing WIP for May 17, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book. And then came the dreaded “presentations” or “class participation.” You weren't supposed to just talk to your classmates or to the teac
Harmonious Workplaces
MAY 22, 2024
A Lesson from Church That Inspired Hope At the risk of being criticized for publishing religion within a business publication, I wanted to share some thoughts from this last weekend. We celebrated the Feast of Pentecost in the Catholic Church last Sunday, May 19, 2024. Throughout most of my life prior to my 40s, I […] The post Three Spiritual Keys to Living Your Purpose appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.
Buzzsprout
MAY 7, 2024
Getting feedback on your podcast is essential for improving and growing your show, and podcast reviews remain one of the best ways to do this. However, despite social media and the interconnectedness of the internet, getting listeners to leave reviews can be relatively challenging for podcasters. In this blog, we'll show you how to get more reviews, how you can leverage them to make your show better, and why they matter in the first place.
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Clarity Consultants
MAY 19, 2024
Mastering the art of Learning Management System (LMS) optimization is essential for any organization striving for efficiency and effectiveness. My extensive journey through the nuances of talent development, especially in the realm of LMS technologies , has led me to identify four key strategies that can significantly enhance the functionality and impact of your LMS.
Johanna Rothman
MAY 10, 2024
My 60 Seconds of Writing WIP this week is from the speaking book. Enjoy! The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s Writing WIP for May 10, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book. There is no such beast as a “standard” panel presentation.
Chad Barr
MAY 22, 2024
In a world where countless businesses are vying for attention, distinguishing yourself from the competition has never been more critical. Standing out is the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Here’s why it’s essential for your business and how you can achieve it. Why Standing Out is Critical Attract Attention: Without standing out, you risk becoming the best-kept secret that no one knows about.
Harvard Business
MAY 20, 2024
The creator economy has given many young people an opportunity to eschew a more traditional career path and monetize their talents via social media. But, what if, you’ve discovered your priorities have evolved and you are now considering a job in the business world? The daunting process of reassessing your goals and then converting your value to this new space can feel overwhelming.
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Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c
Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC
MAY 22, 2024
We all know developing a strategic plan is hard. We also know, implementing a strategic plan successfully is brutal. So don’t make your implementation process more difficult than it already will be. Keep it simple and focused on the results you want. Don’t make your implementation process more difficult than it already will be. Keep […] The post Don’t Overcomplicate Your Strategic Plan Implementation appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.
Alan Weiss
MAY 22, 2024
When you can’t pay your bills as they come in, or you deliberately wait until the current billing cycle on your credit card is over, you have a problem. It might be insufficient cash flow, or insufficient savings, or a basic poverty mentality, but it’s a problem nonetheless. Don’t you demand that your clients pay immediately? (If not, you have another problem.
Johanna Rothman
MAY 21, 2024
When I wrote Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project Management , I included this chart, the Iterations Content Chart as part of a possible dashboard. I created that chart to clarify the challenges a specific team faced. They had problems with multitasking and the inevitable changes. The first way to use an iteration contents chart is to gather data and answer questions.
Nash Consulting
MAY 21, 2024
Mastering Post-Training Sustainability: Strategies to Maintain Organizational Change By Nash Consulting Successfully planning and implementing robust training in an organization isn’t a small feat. The conclusion of the training can feel like a major victory lap. But when the excitement of a successful training program fades and people get back into the daily routine, it can begin to overshadow the new skills and insights we've acquired.
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Just because we're working with a distributed team doesn't mean we have to abandon time-tested tools and methods like whiteboarding. Digital look-alikes often cramp creativity and all but eliminate the humanity of shared interactions. Hardware solutions are also limiting and, of course, expensive and immobile. In an increasingly digital and remote-first world, it’s important for us to select tools and processes that allow us to mitigate if not eliminate the above problems.
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