Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you tell people you are a consultant, many of them will not understand that you are an independent professional in business for yourself. Still other people market themselves as consultants when they take on projects between (or in addition to) full-time jobs. Rather we operate solo- or micro- businesses.

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Consulting Success

AUGUST 1, 2022

Staying competitive in a globalized ecosystem of enterprises requires assistance from outsourced, external experts to help your business scale. In this episode, Bianca Robinson, the CEO of Cayden Cay Consulting, talks about her career shift from being a project manager for an engineering firm to diving into consulting service.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Although I made more money while working fewer hours, I also had to learn how to run my own business. Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies. Are you mentally prepared to start your own business?

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Do you need a statement of work template for your consulting business? You just won a consulting project. Either your client requested a statement of work and wants to review it before the project starts — or you want to create one to make managing the project easier. Now, the real work begins.

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Gina Abudi

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

When leaders look at project management from a strategic viewpoint, they are better able to meet the goals and objectives of their business. Project management enables us to take a step-by-step approach to getting to the end result.

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Progressus

MARCH 1, 2024

In today’s complex business landscape, the right software tools are more than just aids; they are essential components that drive project success and financial stability. A common area of confusion lies in distinguishing between Project Management and Project Accounting software.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There are five reasons that large projects fail. Wrong projects are ones that defy conventional business rationale, creating outputs that either few people want, that add little to no real value, or that undershoot the desired benefits because they are so difficult to achieve.

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PM Alliance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if your latest project isn’t focused on technology, there are likely to be many aspects of various technologies that your team must master to achieve success. And this doesn’t just mean understanding project management software. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a factor in more areas of business operations.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 5, 2024

In the competitive, fast-paced, and ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, the role of a product manager is pivotal. A great product manager is not just a project coordinator, they are visionaries, strategists, and leaders. As such, effective communication is the backbone of successful product management.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Business operations teams play a critical role in the success and growth of both big companies and small startups. Let’s explore the role of business operations teams in greater detail for both big companies and small startups. They can also monitor vendor compliance and manage any associated risks.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Does it seem like project stakeholders routinely ignore messages coming from your team? The volume of communications flowing through businesses today can be overwhelming. Modern projects generate a ton of interesting data, but there’s so much information available that your messages can’t possibly include it all.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 23, 2024

In the evolving and complex field of management consulting, the relationship between a consultant and their client is vital to success. This is where ISO 20700, the international standard for management consulting services, plays a crucial role. It’s a relationship built on trust, transparency, and mutual understanding.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

For entrepreneurs and investors venturing into the dynamic world of startup businesses, the journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. Let’s explore how consulting services can enhance startup businesses and deliver better results for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Talk to an expert about your startup.

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Management and IT Consulting

JUNE 20, 2018

To be data driven means you need an innovative approach to data analysis to discover actionable insights for effective growth strategies. Learn how your consulting firm can harness the power of information.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 11, 2024

In the fast-moving world of management consulting, delivering exceptional service is the cornerstone of success. These guidelines are more than just a set the foundation for the delivery of management consulting services. Setting a Global Standard The ISO 20700 guidelines establish a global standard for management consultancy services.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’ve stepped into 2024, it’s high time to learn what trends in project management are expected to shape the domain in the near future. In the era of constant transformation, project managers and business leaders should stay informed of the tendencies that will impact the way they work on projects.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Project managers who aspire to be CEOs are often surprised to learn that their skills, while highly valuable, do not directly align with those needed for positions of executive leadership. Why isn’t successful management of high-stakes projects and organizational resources sufficient to ascend to the top ranks of the business?

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Project-based organizations that are still utilizing legacy systems today have a host of potential system failure, compliance, and integration concerns. One of the biggest is a fear that a “big bang” implementation will disrupt business. Or started with ERP and then added Project Management in Phase 2, and CRM in Phase 3.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 12, 2023

Is your organization in search of business agility? If a project won't make a difference, don't fund it yet. Move to the next project. Limit the choices managers can make. Choosing zero projects is great. Only commit projects to teams. Don't choose people—choose teams to work on projects.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ben is a seasoned project management and digital transformation professional with 15+ years of experience in the Defence industry. He is ready to share his knowledge and expertise and help companies achieve greater results in their projects with Epicflow. Would you like to learn how Epicflow does this? Stay tuned!

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Project accounting is an overly broad term. Its most general definition is processing financial transactions by project including costs, billings, and revenue. In reality, project accounting can be much more than that. This also mandates generating project reports outside of the ERP solution’s report writer.

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Epicflow

APRIL 19, 2024

If your company uses other project management tools like Jira, MS Project, or Oracle Primavera, the demo environment will be adjusted accordingly. This includes project plans, portfolios, programs, and the resource pool. User training and adoption. Documentation of the results obtained.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A Business Case: Presenting the Idea of a Project . Read further to get a handle on them.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of management consulting, the ISO 20700 checklist emerges as a pivotal tool, revolutionizing the way consultancy services are delivered. Let’s delve into how this checklist is changing the game, enhancing transparency in projects, and fostering stronger client relationships.

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Progressus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Building on the promise to empower project-based businesses to turn projects into profits, Progressus, the first app designed for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is unveiling transformative new features and expanding markets in 2024. These features will be included in the first quarter update in 2024.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Facility relocation projects can be long and complex efforts. Before committing to a new location, developing the move schedule, and finalizing the project plan , you should conduct a site assessment to identify any changes that need to be made to meet your needs and be ready for move-in.

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Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

Data and technologies have become the drivers of innovations and competitiveness in today’s constantly changing business environment. During the recent decade, companies have been making efforts to transform their business processes and culture to turn into data-driven organizations. . Surprising figures, aren’t they?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. In this article, Part 1, I will describe my experience of working in an internal strategy team and some of the main projects and activities I undertook. Consulting Style Projects.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

By harnessing the potential of AI, companies can optimize the integration and management of clean technologies , leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Read the article to learn how to effectively manage your project portfolio, how to leverage the power of AI for smooth workflow and timely and on-budget delivery of your multiple projects, and, of course, how to grow your business and deliver even more projects with Epicflow, and all this upon keeping your data safe.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 27, 2024

In the fast-paced and evolving world of management consulting, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. The introduction of ISO 20700, the first global service delivery standard for management consultants, marks a significant milestone in this pursuit. Enhancing Credibility and Trust For management consultants, credibility is key.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Strategy and Product Feedback Loops Many of my middle-management and senior leadership clients want certainty about future work. One of these managers said, “I have so much uncertainty and ambiguity. But most of my business focuses on coaching, workshops, or consulting. That's why a manager's decision time matters.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Maybe you’ve heard about school consulting projects, strong alumni networks, and classes that can supplement your experience. I’ll discuss four different REAL projects that I was involved in while in school. Global Consulting Project. Our project analyzed the U.S. Non-Profit Consulting Project.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s data-centric digital landscape, intelligence is central to any business strategy, especially as we look towards 2024. Human experts (talent) – and the knowledge and skills they bring to the table – are responsible for generating business value and differentiating their firm from the competition.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This includes ranking the backlog, deciding on the project portfolio, and possibly impediment identification and removal. There's a chapter in Manage It! Our Calendars Are Too Full John Miller tweeted : You have too many meetings because you have too many concurrent projects. He switches projects and starts to work with Tina.

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Progressus

AUGUST 29, 2023

Many professional services firms face challenges in delivering projects within the stipulated time and budget. Navigating intricate project structures often lead to issues in deriving precise estimates, budgets, and schedules. To appease clients, some businesses might even offer discounts when projects face hitches.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Managing project portfolios is rather demanding in itself. A&D organizations mostly run large long-term projects with a lot of moving parts and globally distributed resources, which requires particular efforts to complete these projects successfully and achieve desired business outcomes.

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