Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

As a former consultant, attending and facilitating meetings was probably where I spent most of my time. With the lack of physical human interaction, scheduling meetings was the mutually agreed way to even have a simple conversation. Like many of you, I get frustrated by unproductive meetings.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

Networking with industry professionals is a key strategy for anyone looking to break into the consulting field. Building relationships with experienced consultants and other industry experts can help you gain valuable insights into the profession, learn about job opportunities, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

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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. The ISO 20700 checklist is a comprehensive tool designed to help management consultants implement the ISO 20700 guidelines effectively in their projects.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 16, 2024

In the world of management consulting, being an expert isn’t just about having extensive knowledge in your field; it’s about becoming a trusted advisor to your clients. This transformation is pivotal in elevating your consulting practice, and it’s where ISO 20700 plays a crucial role.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

” It's too hard to find time to meet. We can't find a place to meet. If we're back in the office, we have no meeting rooms. Or, we have some remote people, so we need several “places” to meet and the technology to support all those places. There's a chapter in Manage It! about meetings.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 10, 2010

One technique that I tend to use a lot in management meetings and consulting engagements involves the use of two slide types. The purpose of these slides is often to help the management team get aligned and make a critical decision about some set of issues. The first slide I call the "Seeding" slide.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Being a self-employed consultant or “solopreneur” isn’t for everyone. I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Now I run a national talent agency for HR consultants as well as the Professional Independent Consultants of America, both organizations that help independent consultants be successful.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

As a result, companies are turning to consulting firms for assistance on how to rethink and restructure their organisation and workforce. When we speak of consulting, we are speaking of an industry that has grown significantly over the years and impacted how companies in many industries operate and deliver services to customers.

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The Consultants Peer Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yesterday I was a presenter on a national Zoom ‘webinar’ on the ‘High Cost of Ethics Lapses’ in the management consulting profession. They are ugly and unfortunately define the costs associated with inappropriate behavior in consulting, which not only damages their reputations but smears all consultants.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Chris, a former technology entrepreneur, shares his enlightening journey of metamorphosis - from a midlife crisis that led him to therapy, to eventually harnessing his experiences into a unique consulting practice. He began his career in sales and sales management with a division of a Fortune 500 company in the aerospace and defense industry.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These professionals stand out as some of the best I’ve met in the biz When I worked as an executive or a consultant advising C-suite leaders and business owners, many of them complained about their inability to attract and recruit talent. So, why take on these or other risks if a recruiter can help mitigate these issues?

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Brimstone Consulting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And beware of the meeting trap. Porter and Nitin Nohria tracked and analyzed how CEOs in large, complex companies manage their time. Porter and Nohria then offered recommendations for how CEOs could manage their time more effectively across their many responsibilities. The key here is not falling into the trap of meetings.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2021

Receiving an offer from a top consulting firm is an exciting experience. The first step starts with training, the learning of technical skills, soft skills, and time management skills. In consulting, your training, adapting, and professional growth actually never stop. Training enables you to meet expectations.

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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. Drawing from over two decades of experience and numerous consulting projects for high-profile clients, I present a broad yet practical guide to LMS optimization.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Subcontracting to a well-established consulting firm or through an agency or online platform can be an attractive option. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting. Subcontract to a major consulting firm.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

What are the top power skills that every organizational consultant ought to have? Today, I want to connect more specifically with those building an organizational consulting or coaching practice not just because of the money but because they want to make a difference. A good org consultant knows organizational anatomy.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 11, 2023

Tim, a C-Level leader, loves his skip-level meetings. He feels the meetings offer him a chance to connect with people he doesn't normally see. Sharon, a different C-Level leader, never conducts skip-level meetings. She feels that those meetings might cause her managers to feel unsafe, as if she doesn't trust them.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 23, 2021

As someone currently in management consulting who has previously done tech sales for a major software company, I was amused by Martin Keller’s article championing tech sales (sometimes known as consultative or customer success driven sales) over management consulting.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

As most of us spend the majority of our time working, it’s important to consider where that time is spent, how to manage your tasks and energy, and how to ultimately find fulfilment. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. Managing time is no different. Manage your tasks.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 5, 2023

Meetings can be fun, empowering and a way to enable new thinking. We often hear from participants on our training programmes that they actually dread team meetings. We often hear from participants on our training programmes that they actually dread team meetings. Co-create content Team meetings are for teams!

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 29, 2024

This is where marketing consulting services come into play, providing expertise and insights that can drastically improve marketing outcomes. By partnering with marketing consultants, companies can leverage specialized knowledge and experience to enhance their marketing efforts across various domains.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The role of a consultant is dynamic and complex, requiring a unique blend of skills that go beyond pure technical proficiency. In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You need a senior person at a meeting. The meeting is supposed to start at 2 pm. When I've asked why the person is late, they often say, “I had another meeting that ran long.” Note: Before you judge a person's intent, you might want to ask why someone is late to your meeting. The leader strolls in at 2:15.

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Nash Consulting

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Meetings must be deliberate and intentional - your organizational rhythm should value purpose over habit and effectiveness over efficiency.” Chris Fussell As an agency, we’ve interviewed thousands of leaders and employees, and a common complaint we hear is I’m in too many meetings. And some may even need to meet for daily check-ins.)

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 13, 2024

Explore the critical role that local business experts and consulting services play in managing US market entry and operations effectively, highlighting the benefits and advantages they offer for achieving better results and a higher success rate. Work with local US business experts for market management in the US and better results.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 23, 2020

I've had the pleasure—and displeasure—of many remote meetings over the past few weeks. The difficult meetings had a common root cause: the meeting leaders attempted to do a direct transfer of how they lead an in-person meeting to remote/WFH meetings. What do I mean by respect in remote meetings?

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Consultants' Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Consultants Consultant: Horrified by this stat : More than 42% of one-on-ones are rescheduled every week. The post Meetings 1 : 1 appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Asamby Consulting

MAY 4, 2022

Reform your team’s meeting habits to boost productivity and business impact as a CEO (a post-pandemic approach). If you work at a small business or growing company, you'll eventually face the problem of too many meetings. A scenario like this leaves people feeling their time is being wasted in meetings, which makes them disengaged.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 10, 2024

This is where business consulting services specializing in US market entry prove invaluable. Consulting services for companies entering the US market can be highly beneficial. Consulting services for companies entering the US market can be highly beneficial. Local support and assistance to meet company goals.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 20, 2012

Over the years, I have had to opportunity to manage different groups and perhaps more importantly observe how different managers and consultants face obstacles. For example, suppose a manager wants to adapt a software product for an adjacent customer market. What are some techniques that you’ve learned in the field?

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches. He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. Brad had an unconventional start to his career after meeting his boss's boss while studying finance at college.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 2, 2023

I wrote about general meeting problems in Recognize the Problems That Prevent Effective Meetings (Collocated, Remote, Hybrid). But “hybrid” teams have much worse meeting problems. During the pandemic, most of us understood how to create nebula team meetings that worked. Dispersed teams are nebula teams.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. Having had about a year on the new job, I want to highlight the benefits of this transition to give the many consultants out there some perspective. Last year, after 2.5 Internal strategy isn’t for everyone.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

The critical role that consultants play in supporting e-commerce businesses cannot be overlooked. Leveraging consultants to gain critical digital support for any type and size business. Consulting services is smart business. Addressing the complexities with expert support.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The first step towards managing your empath abilities and keep them working for you is to own that you are an empath and learn how to set boundaries around your work. All consultants and coaches need to be clear on the differences between their role and the role of their clients. Related: Consulting vs. Leading.

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PM Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

This desire for a truly hybrid experience extends to project management, where project teams and stakeholders face a growing need to strike a similar balance within processes and workflows as new technologies and new ways of working change how activities are carried out.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 2, 2024

Business startup consulting services offer invaluable expertise and guidance to aspiring skincare entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of starting and growing a skincare brand. Let’s explore the areas in which consultants assist and the benefits of partnering with experts in skincare business consulting.

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