David A Fields
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Watching the Dunning-Krueger Effect in action can range from amusing to frustrating to downright frightening. The impact on your consulting firm is very real because it affects your target market and also your consulting team (including you). What is the Dunning-Krueger Effect? Your ten year-old, having watched you drive from their car seat, and with … Continued The post Oh No!
Consulting Success
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Are you looking to scale your consulting business? This episode will deliver that to you! Today, Kenny Goldman, the co-founder and CEO of Kicksaw, discusses how consulting businesses can elevate their practice through the Fractional Services Model. Kenny also brings insights on strategically determining optimal time and innovative technology and systems.
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Harvard Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Formulas may be road-tested approaches to business challenges, but formulas have flaws. What worked yesterday might not be applicable or even plausible today. There are three primary weaknesses to relying on formulas to address business issues in a constantly changing environment: 1.) they don’t work the same in all contexts; 2) they can be replicated by the competition; and 3) they can have hidden risks.
Johanna Rothman
OCTOBER 24, 2023
For years, we've used several metaphors to describe software product development: People-based metaphors, such as: Man-weeks for all the humans working on a project or a product. FTE for full-time Equivalent (as in human beings!) “Resources” instead of the words: people, or human beings Construction metaphors, such as: build, which describes how we organize and create a usable product.
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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. The emphasis on modernization and digital transformation within most businesses today, coupled with the steady growth of SaaS and other software platforms to help fill those needs, means that project groups will increasingly rely on technology to carry out many diff
Management Consulting Connection brings together the best content for management consulting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Consulting Success
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Passive income for consultants…is it really possible? Yes. It absolutely is. We’ve done it ourselves and we’ve taught our Clarity Coaching clients to create passive income. However, creating “true” passive income — income that requires no ongoing work — takes a lot of work upfront. In this article, I’ll share… What passive income looks like.
Consulting Matters
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Pricing. It’s the dreaded task of figuring out what to charge that overwhelms even the most seasoned consulting and coaching business owner. What’s also confusing is how to PRESENT those fees in a way that is attractive to a client … without the “ick” of coming across as too salesy. Can you relate? In today’s episode, I go into the psychology of 7 proven pricing strategies and why they work.
Tom Spencer
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Business operations teams play a critical role in the success and growth of both big companies and small startups. While the specific responsibilities may vary based on the organization’s size, industry, and structure, these teams are generally responsible for various functions aimed at optimizing operations, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic goals.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Modern work is inherently project-based and collaborative. We are all project managers to some extent. From film directors and restaurant owners to lawyers and accountants, many professions involve managing projects. For everyone, not just project managers, mastering timeboxing can be a gateway to bridging the gap between intention and execution. You’re probably already timeboxing, at least a little.
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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
Makarios Consulting
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Change is not easy. As a leader, you know that for a fact. Even change that is for the better is never “bump-free,” as we discussed in a previous blog. Of course, you expect unwelcome changes to be hard on people and prepare accordingly. But what about a change you assume will be received as good news but – to your complete surprise – is viewed as bad news?
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Jeremy Delk shares his entrepreneurial journey, from Wall Street trader to CEO of an Inc 500 fastest-growing company. Learn how to achieve business success.
Johanna Rothman
OCTOBER 27, 2023
My experiment continues. My cold is better, but I needed an outtake for this one. Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for October 26, 2023, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from a short story, currently titled “A Dreidel Ball Miracle,” which will be published in the Holiday Spectacular Kickstarter, link below.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Projects are unique, temporary, and dynamic. At the beginning of a project, you can be proactive as you plan, schedule, source, and staff. But the process will invariably shift and become more reactive as you respond to challenges along the way. Project success ultimately depends on maintaining project team alignment from inception to completion. That can only happen when a project manager consistently realigns the team throughout the project.
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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Wouldn’t it be great if the next time something unexpected happened, your team spent less time reacting and more time taking action? It may sound impossible, but it’s not. I’ve had several conversations with clients recently about how to develop quicker and more effective responses to the unexpected. We’ve all come to accept that changes […] The post See It Before It Happens appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.
Business Consulting Agency
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey and taking the first step toward establishing your own business can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience. As you contemplate the endless possibilities and explore the myriad of potential business opportunities, it is essential to consider several key factors that will guide you in narrowing down the ideal business venture that aligns with your passions, skills, and aspirations.
Progressus
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Professional services is an expansive space spanning several industries – consulting firms, software publishers, IT service providers, even manufacturers and distributors that offer post-sale services — each with its own set of challenges, regulations, and opportunities. And even within individual categories, you’ll find a diverse cross-section of SMBs, multinational enterprises, boutique firms, and even solo freelancers – plus a wide range of business models and organizational structures.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 26, 2023
In the aftermath of a very public system failure or a project going significantly over-budget, a key question that’s often asked is: “Why didn’t anyone bring this to our attention?” The root causes of why people fail to escalate issues (even when they know it’s the right thing to do) fall into both organizational and systemic categories. Among them are the lack of a culture of trust, poor communications, ineffective feedback, and valuing IQ over EQ.
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Harmonious Workplaces
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Band Parents — The Ideal Ad Hoc Team Model? Diverse groups of adults working in sync with each other to help an org = a big YES! Marching band kids amaze me. They pour themselves into working together to make music. They work tenaciously for weeks to learn and execute 10-minute field shows, which they perform at football games and in competitions. Like sports, the work challenges the mind, body, and spirit, and it forms strong social skills and connections imperative to performing well.
Office Skills
OCTOBER 25, 2023
What is Professionalism? Professionalism is the ability to conduct oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability and excellence. Sharon Burton and Nelda Shelton, in their book “Office Procedures for the 21st Century” […] The post What is Professionalism for the Administrative Professional? appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Business Consulting Agency
OCTOBER 26, 2023
In the fiercely competitive landscape of the modern business world, achieving optimal marketing results and driving sustained business growth is a paramount goal for businesses seeking to establish a strong market presence, foster consumer engagement, and maximize their return on investment within the dynamic global marketplace. However, when businesses encounter challenges or setbacks with their marketing initiatives and fail to achieve the desired results, it becomes essential to assess the un
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 26, 2023
More and more businesses are turning to AI-powered technologies to help close the data-insight gap and improve their decision-making capabilities in time-critical, high-pressure situations. These technologies encompass a wide range of tools, including virtual assistants, virtual and augmented reality, process discovery, task mining, and an array of data analytics and business intelligence platforms.
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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
The Consultants Peer Group
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Sixth in a Series How to Differentiate Yourself and Your Consultancy Training in International Standards of Consulting By David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF In addition to the four blogs in the series presented before, another way to further differentiate your consulting is to get training in ISO 20700. Wouldn’t it look good to put the ISO initials on your marketing collateral, your CV, or even your email signature?
Chad Barr
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Discover the untapped extraordinary potential of ChatGPT by diving into topics that resonate with your business needs. Follow this simple 4-step prompt sequence, inputting each prompt separately into ChatGPT. The insights you’ll uncover could be game-changing for your business and personal growth. I am interested in [insert topic of interest].
Business Consulting Agency
OCTOBER 25, 2023
In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of the skincare industry, establishing a successful skincare company requires strategic planning, industry expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of consumer preferences and market dynamics. As skincare companies seek to navigate the complexities of the skincare market and position themselves for sustained growth and market prominence, the strategic partnership with skincare consulting services has emerged as a pivotal catalyst for driving profes
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Successfully transitioning to a higher-level leadership role requires self-confidence, but many leaders display too much or too little early on. In this article, the author outlines strategies to help you find the optimal level of confidence. If there is one thing that defines effective leadership as you move from a manager to executive to CEO, it’s that your results become increasingly less about you and more about the attention you place on others so you can deliver through them.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
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