David A Fields

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The easiest source of new business is, of course, current clients. However, setting your existing clients aside, where will you find your next, new client? Below are the best places to look. The quest for new clients to grow your consulting firm can feel like a game of hide-and-seek, where you’re the six-year-old and the … Continued The post [Updated] The Easiest Source of New Consulting Clients appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Tips to prepare your business for a restful holiday season and a prosperous new year Imagine this: It’s January. You re-engage with your business and client work excited and ready to create greater success and impact in the new year. You look back on your time off and smile at the memories you created. You were fully present with all the holiday festivities and took advantage of your well-deserved downtime (i.e., the reason you became an entrepreneur in the first place, right?

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The Management Centre

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Online learning was pushed into the spotlight a few years ago out of necessity. Since then, many of our customers still choose to develop their teams via a virtual classroom. Where face to face training has all the known benefits of physically being in the same learning environment, online opens up access to those in different locations, as well as offering many accessibility options.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Change Readiness — Essential but Oft-Omitted Want lasting change? Is your organization ready for it? During the month of October, I had the pleasure of learning Organizational Development (OD) and Change Leadership from The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. Our trainer, Alan Landers , a consultant with more than 40 years of experience, discussed a wide variety of topics, including change management models, the history of OD and change management, and theories based o

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Becoming a great leader is a journey of continuous learning and growth. It’s a process — one that thrives on embracing challenges, seeking feedback, fostering connections, and cultivating understanding. In this article, the author outlines the eight most essential leadership qualities, according to Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, one of the world’s top experts on leadership.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Facility relocation projects can be long and complex efforts. Among the milestones on the path to a successful move is site selection—where will people and/or operations go? 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

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At present, the construction industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages, and other factors have forced building companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects. Read further to learn what construction trends are going to shape the industry in 2024, and how it’s expected to address current challenges and ensure sustainable growth.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Today we have more data than ever before, yet marketers still struggle to understand their customers. That’s because today’s marketers have mistaken information for intimacy. The author, who ran strategy for Wieden+Kennedy, describes an ethnographic research campaign his team conducted on behalf of McDonald’s. They produced a cultural bible of sorts that chronicled a series of beliefs, artifacts, behavioral rituals, and language that constitute the McDonald’s fandom.

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Makarios Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It was a delegation trainwreck. The CEO brought in a new head of sales. The direction was straightforward: “The need is urgent. We’ve got to hit 25% sales revenue growth this year. Get on it.” The head of sales got on it. She allocated some time and resources to hunt for new clients, but focused primarily on farming existing accounts to expand sales, capitalizing on the company’s reputation and relationships.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A French writer bought Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer and wasn't sure what I meant by a “fieldstone.” He couldn't find a translation that made sense to him. In Weinberg on Writing , Jerry explained fieldstones as a way to build a piece of writing, just like masons used blocks to build stone walls. The more blocks you collect, the easier it is to see when and where to use them.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Marga Hoek, author of Tech for Good: Imagine Solving the World's Greatest Challenges, discusses purpose-driven leadership and sustainable innovation.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As the AI power centers emerge and shift around the world, they will shape which AI applications are prioritized, which societies and sectors of the economy get the most benefits, what data are used to train algorithms, and which biases get included and which get neutralized — and how we balance accelerating AI innovation against building in safeguards.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Entrepreneurship stands as a beacon of innovation, resilience, and vision, shaping the future of business landscapes globally. Here are ten compelling quotes from visionary entrepreneurs that not only offer profound insights but also reflect the evolving dynamics and potential of the business world. Alongside these quotes, discover intriguing facts that showcase the evolution of entrepreneurship and businesses as they navigate the future.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you read this blog or my newsletter, you know I enjoy both nonfiction and fiction writing. I have a short story as part of the 2023 Holiday Spectacular : A Dreidel Ball Miracle. You can read it for free here for just one week. Enjoy! A Dreidel Ball Miracle © 2023 Johanna Rothman Emily Gould walked into the ballroom at the fancy Boston Harbor hotel and could not decide if she was delighted or appalled.

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Chad Barr

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Albert Einstein, one of the most brilliant physicists and scientists of the 20th century, was known for his exceptionally high intelligence. Although his IQ was never formally tested, it is speculated to be around 160, a testament to his remarkable achievements. I recently learned that the current version of ChatGPT is estimated to have an IQ of around 155, just 5 points shy of Einstein’s.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

While the reality of work can feel especially overwhelming at the end of the year, reflection is the key to doing things differently in the year to come. Taking the time to pause and review your year increases your self-awareness and provides insights to improve. The authors present three steps to conduct your own learning “year in review.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Entering the US market presents lucrative opportunities for foreign companies, yet navigating the complexities of a new business landscape can be challenging. Local insights, market understanding, and strategic guidance are invaluable for success. This article explores the pivotal role played by business consulting services, provided by local experts, in assisting foreign companies to establish a thriving presence in the US market, accompanied by a comprehensive list of benefits for clients enga

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You all have been here: The good news is that you’ve been asked to do a proposal for a prospect; the bad news is you’ve been asked to do a proposal. Proposals cut both ways. After talking to some of my consultant clients about the problems with proposals, I took a step to analyze ten websites that provide outline(s) for consulting proposals. Here are the commonalities: Commonalities: All of them have: a title page that includes the name of the consultant or the consulting firm, the name of the c

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Action Plan

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance. – Gautama Buddha Accepting things the way they are is a very simple concept. Something happens in your world, and you either accept it or you argue with it. If you accept it, then you are dealing with reality. Your car died on the highway during rush hour. Your expenses were higher than you anticipated this month.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Discussing a promotion with an employee when you’re not ready to give them one is a delicate balancing act, but it’s also a golden opportunity. It’s a chance to turn a potentially negative situation into a constructive, forward-looking dialogue. By approaching the conversation with empathy, support, and a focus on the future, you set the stage for a collaborative relationship with your employee.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, effective marketing is crucial for company success. However, despite concerted efforts, some marketing campaigns may fall short of expectations. This article explores the common reasons why marketing efforts sometimes fail to yield desired results for companies. Additionally, it highlights how marketing consulting services can address these challenges, offering tailored strategies and expert guidance to enhance marketing success.

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Consultants' Consultant

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Consultants Consultant: Interesting typology from Bain and Co about the 6 types of worker. Which one. The post Why do you work? appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Last week, I passed 800 people as I walked my way through New York. I decided to look at the folks I was walking near. Of those 800 people, not one was as conventionally attractive as a movie star. Few looked like the images I saw on the billboards I passed. Most wouldn’t be cast in a commercial. Perhaps 40 went to a famous college, maybe 10 played competitive sports.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Today there’s a lot of hype around generative AI — and a lot of risk. In the face of uncertainty and inflated expectations, Gartner research has identified five forces that will keep the pressure on executives to keep learning, testing, and investing in the technology: 1) Board and CEO expectations; 2) Customer expectations; 3) Employee expectations; 4) Regulatory expectations; and 5) Investor expectations.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The entrepreneurial landscape in the United States encompasses a vast spectrum of innovative startups spanning various industries, each contributing uniquely to the nation’s economic vibrancy. Let’s explore a more extensive range of ten prominent business sectors within the US startup industry, delving into factual figures and key statistics that highlight their significance.

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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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