Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 15, 2017

This is the first in a series of three articles about how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. Whether or not you have a website for your independent consulting business, it’s critical that you have a polished, professional profile on LinkedIn.

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The Management Centre

MAY 4, 2021

This time, the issue comes from a Supporter Care Manager in a mid-sized mental health UK charity. The =mc consultants offer advice on a difficult issue which you may well identify with: handling performance when someone is having a tough time. I really hope you can help me. Dear Supporter Care Manager, I feel for you.

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The Management Centre

JULY 16, 2020

Last week, Matthew Sherrington wrote that managers and leaders are gaslighting their staff in the charity and not-for-profit sector by creating toxic work cultures (see Matthew’s blog here ). Reading Matthew’s excellent blog reminded me of a particular manager I have been coaching. And it is easier than you think.

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Peter Stark

AUGUST 28, 2022

A manager needs to show empathy and genuinely care about the employee, as well as their ideas and well-being, in order for an employee to feel they belong. Once an employee feels their manager genuinely cares, the levels of trust will also increase. Why is this concept so important? Manager Connection/Empathy.

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Nash Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

So far, we've taken you through the tapestry of theories and mindsets that pave the way for mastering the art of constructive and healthy conflict. We equipped you with tools to decipher your own style, decode those of others, and make adjustments that increase our likelihood of finding a positive resolution.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

If you don’t already have a LinkedIn profile, then go create one immediately. If you already have one, these 7 steps will ensure that your profile is the best it can be. It conveys information on how you can help a potential employer or customer in just a few words. Have a Carefully Crafted and Targeted Headline.

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Seth Godin Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For the first time, the only time, everyone on Earth was in the same boat at the same time. Some showed up asking for help while others decided to see who needed help. And that’s the first lesson of our pandemic. It was a new decision, made each day, by people who chose to care. But this time was different.

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Peter Stark

MAY 26, 2020

If you know me well, then you know I am a bottom line, results-oriented leader. So, I am writing this blog for myself, and all other leaders who would describe themselves as directors or drivers. You know who you are – bottom line, results-oriented leaders with a reputation for getting things done. Genuinely care.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Assess Yourself and The Current Situation First, you need to know where you are starting from as a leader. Then seek a thorough understanding of the business’ current performance, organizational culture , team members’ competence and attitudes, and what the company expects of you. What’s Going Wrong?

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The Management Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I am an HR Manager working in a care organisation, employing around 500 people across multiple sites. As you can imagine, it’s been a tough couple of years for us and the HR team has certainly been kept very busy as we dealt with all the changes and staff issues caused by the pandemic. What is the issue? Hello Management Centre.

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LSA Global

APRIL 15, 2023

The Challenge and of Leadership New team leaders are thrust into a position where, for the first time, they become accountable for what their team accomplishes. The Opportunity You don’t want to mess this up. You were selected as a leader because your superiors believed in your potential to lead. When the team wins, they win.

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The Management Centre

AUGUST 21, 2020

Someone who can on the one hand show us a plan for the way forward, a plan we can understand and take action on. We need someone to do all the legal admin stuff that can’t be ignored but also who genuinely cares for our wellbeing. Doesn’t understand or care about operational matters. Where would you rather work?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2015

There are several different platforms that consultants can use to develop their image and stand out from the competition, and utilising social media is a great first step. Improving personal branding through social media is an obvious first step for anyone looking to be a consultant. It all comes back to having a blog.

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Women in Consulting

JULY 18, 2017

Whether you’re blogging, writing a book, or sending out reports to your management team, your written words are an important part of your business persona. Have you taken a close look at what you’re presenting to the world? Don’t let your writing style weigh you down. You don’t do that, do you? Words are powerful.

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The Management Centre

OCTOBER 23, 2020

However, whilst the principle is admirable, it is not always clear what leaders should actually be doing or saying that shows they are ethical role models. But writing it down is just a first step. It shows intent. Be careful that this is not just another policy. Bring the values to life. Ethical funding. Include others.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 29, 2022

We talked about the need for leaders to have emotional intelligence, show humanity, engage in continuous learning, be a role model, be strategic and of course, to focus on people. What do you think the challenges are for leaders now, as we move through 2022 and the easing of restrictions? A tall order! Yvette: That is so interesting.

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Comatch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

To which group do you belong? If you continue reading, chances are that you belong to the 99% that is still missing out on building their personal brand on LinkedIn. The good news is, you have a personal brand already. Based on their reactions, the algorithm decides to show your content to more connections or not.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

You decided who your session is for: the people with the problems. ” You might think of that as the outline or more information about what you're proposing. When you go to conferences, what makes you consider a session? The title: Something about the title grabbed you, connected with you.

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Epicflow

APRIL 19, 2022

To grow your business, intake more orders, and increase profitability, you have to transform your current environment into a multi-project setting. Otherwise, if you hire more resources, your expenses will grow, and your revenue will be smaller. You won’t ever handle multiple projects without clear priorities.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A More Compassionate Leader Of all the traits that you want to develop as a leader, where does compassion fit in? If you want to become a more compassionate leader: Be Self-Aware, Pause to Reflect, and Be Intentional Compassion is especially needed in times of stress and crisis. Pause and reflect on what you and your team are feeling.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

As a business owner, you’re going to have a better chance of winning business if you have a memorable, recognisable and professional brand. But while you might think of yourself as a ‘consultant’ rather than a ‘business owner’, you do need to embrace this and invest your time in developing a brand.

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Claris Consulting

JANUARY 27, 2020

As a coach and consultant, I’ve seen first hand what happens when small good deeds are done for both employees and customers. In writing this post about small good deeds, I started with the question, can leaders coach employees to care about engaging in small good deeds like Trudy? That’s him posing for the camera below.)

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If you ask 100 people for a favor to “get the word out,” then of course you don’t care so much if 80 or 90 people decline. Just because you are in a hurry, know how to use mailmerge and have figured out how to hustle people doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. ” No one wants to be hustled.

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Seth Godin Blog

MAY 11, 2023

While many situations place people into a spot where they are compelled to show up (exhibit A: learning arithmetic in grade school), it’s almost impossible to teach well if people don’t care. If folks aren’t enrolled, then the first job is to change that. This is a cousin of enrollment. Assume fear.

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The Management Centre

MAY 4, 2022

If you want to have a good relationship with your colleagues, managers and leaders at work, the best thing to do is to perform your job well. But there will be times when you need to actively influence someone – to get help or resources, to get buy-in for your ideas, or to raise a particularly difficult problem. Likes the big picture.

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Nash Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

“You’re an excellent engineer/IT professional/accountant/[choose your own adventure]…we’re going to reward you by promoting you to a management role. Do you see the assumptions made here? And, of course, employee engagement leads to all that great stuff you can’t pay for and you can’t punish for. Congratulations!

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2020

I am a Change Management Consultant working with leaders around the world on change initiatives, and in this blog, I focus on the positive impact the situation could have on workplace behaviour. Behavioural economists have found statistically significant results encouraging you and your team to WFH.

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Comatch

APRIL 3, 2023

If you want to make it in today’s competitive professional landscape, it’s time to be proactive and start crafting a personal brand that reflects who you are and what you stand for. With the right strategies and tactics, you can make social media work for you and take your personal brand to new heights.

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Kai Davis

MARCH 16, 2020

Seattle is already showing us a glimpse of what will soon hit many other cities. The best thing you can do now is share the critical importance of social distancing to reduce the spread of the disease, which has a long, silent incubation period. If you do that, you can save a lot of lives. Of course they are.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Do you like the graphics? You wanted more pictures. What or whom would you like to hear from? Are You Targeting the Right Part of the Market? More importantly, are you targeting them with the right message? Today’s graph shows you two axises: segmentation and value proposition. Why not with you?

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LSA Global

AUGUST 23, 2022

To Be Heard, You Must Build Trust While Presenting Often overlooked in business presentation skills training is the essential ingredient of trust. While they may “hear you,” your target audience will not be motivated to act or think differently as a result of your presentation unless they trust you and your message.

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The Management Centre

MARCH 1, 2022

Hello =mc team, I’m really hoping you can help me. It was never quite agreed you see, and now the project will stall at the very least, or fail completely at worst. It was never quite agreed you see, and now the project will stall at the very least, or fail completely at worst. Repeat until you feel calmer.

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The Management Centre

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The =mc consultants offer advice on a difficult issue which you may well identify with: dealing with change and ambiguity. They genuinely care and provide opportunities for progression. First, I had to put some of my team on furlough – and I found that quite painful and sad. But you are expected to ask for help when you need it.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

As a business owner, you’re going to have a better chance of winning business if you have a memorable, recognisable and professional brand. But while you might think of yourself as a ‘consultant’ rather than a ‘business owner’, you do need to embrace this and invest your time in developing a brand.

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The Fearless Marketer

MARCH 11, 2019

For the purpose of this article, there are only two things you need to know about me: 1. As you can see, he’s taken over the chair in my office. Dylan has informed me that he wants to contribute to this week’s ezine/blog article. Dylan has informed me that he wants to contribute to this week’s ezine/blog article.

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Seth Godin Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The first is that the next big idea must be fully original. When there’s a compelling reason, often due to execution, care and people (combined with a network effect), then a new organization can thrive. Once you realize that you’re not looking for something original and alone, you have countless options.

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The Management Centre

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tell us about what prompted you to commission training for your senior leadership team? What did you want to see change? mc: What was the learning experience like once you were in the room? Can you share an example of how you have been putting these ideas into practice since then? How did it develop?

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