David A Fields

JULY 25, 2023

If your consulting firm offers “sample size” projects such as workshops, training sessions, speaking gigs, or rapid assessments, you may be frustrated when clients don’t trade up to the full-size projects. In theory, “foot-in-the-door” projects sound great. You run a small project with a client, then the clients loves you so much, they hire your … Continued The post Step Up the Food Chain at Your Consulting Firm’s Clients appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

JULY 24, 2023

IIf you want to grow your consulting business and enhance your marketing, you’re in luck! Today, we have a special guest who will share his secrets to success in driving business growth. Phil Alves, the CEO of DevSquad, has a unique strategy to grow his consulting business through inbound marketing to generate endless consulting clients.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 24, 2023

I had the pleasure of recording a podcast with Tom Cagley: SPaMCAST 764 – Successful Independent Consulting, A Conversation with Johanna Rothman. I always have a blast talking with Tom, but this time, it was even better. (And not just because he said it was like attending a master class. We discussed the book, including a person's value, why content marketing works, and why not to worry about putting all the content out there.

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Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2023

To be successful, researchers at the Neuroleadership Institute have found we must excel across three core domains of great leadership: being future-focused, being good with people, and being able to drive results. And yet, as we develop as leaders, our brains evolve in ways that challenge our ability to excel in these areas. The team analyzed dozens of leadership development programs used by larger organizations and discovered they often fail to equip leaders across all three domains.

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Consulting Success

JULY 28, 2023

As consultants and advisors, we get paid to tell the future. We’re paid to explain it, help clients to understand it, and to guide them to a better version of that future. AI is the declared future of all businesses. If we are going to be relevant to our clients, we must be one step.

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The Management Centre

JULY 28, 2023

In this blog, Director, Laura Slater looks at common problems with projects, and gives an overview of =mc ’s approach to Project Rationale. =mc’s Systems Model outlines 3 elements in getting your project rationale right. They are: Driver : what triggered this project? Why was it initiated? Was this in response to a need (various departments need to find information on our service users), opportunity (a new technology has become available which may support our beneficiaries) up which or problem (

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Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming various industries, including renewable energy. 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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Henry DeVries

JULY 26, 2023

You know what’s cooler than trying to be a thought leader with a podcast? Be a thought follower with a YouTube TV show. Colt Briner of Scrappy AF Solutions tells you why.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 27, 2023

How do you know when you finished a feature? You might have a checklist, to make sure multiple people looked at all the artifacts, and that everything is checked in. (This is easier if you work as a mob/ensemble, pair, or swarm.) In addition, a product leader might approve the feature. Finally, the team, a product leader, or the customer(!) might demo the feature.

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Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2023

Servant leadership was a crucial stepping-stone to a more humane world of work, but “noble-purpose leadership” is better suited for today’s chaotic environment.

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Clarity Consultants

JULY 28, 2023

Leaders play an extremely vital role in running a business. They help motivate, inspire, and build confidence in their team. After all, things are going to get tough from time to time, and having that shoulder to lean on can genuinely make or break how well a company survives when things become challenging. Their guidance is a tool that is hard to come by, yet many businesses underestimate their power.

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Kraft Kennedy

JULY 27, 2023

While AI platforms such as ChatGPT are transforming the way we communicate, learn, and do business, they also pose major security risks. ChatGPT aggregates data from various sources and uses that data to learn and improve. When you enter something into ChatGPT, it becomes part of the global ChatGPT knowledge base. If you enter sensitive information such as client data or trade secrets into ChatGPT, that information becomes openly available to all other ChatGPT users.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 28, 2023

It must be the season for “research” on social networks. Just this past week, I received several requests to share my stories with researchers—as if my experience was research. Some of these researchers are graduate students. Others are consultants. All of them share these goals: They want to write a substantial document, incorporating their research.

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Harvard Business

JULY 28, 2023

Grabbing and keeping your audience’s focus is critical to communication success. What you have to say is important, so give yourself the best chance to convey your message to your audience by first gaining attention, but then, more importantly, sustaining it. In this piece, the author outlines three techniques — physical, mental, and linguistic — to engage your audience.

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JULY 26, 2023

Expanding a business into the intricate landscape of the United States market is a daunting endeavor. The complexities of regulatory compliance, cultural nuances, and fierce competition can make it seem like an insurmountable challenge. This is where the expertise of local business consultants shines, offering a guiding hand to navigate the complexities and ensuring a smooth entry into the US market.

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Kraft Kennedy

JULY 27, 2023

While AI platforms such as ChatGPT are transforming the way we communicate, learn, and do business, they also pose major security risks. ChatGPT and other AI aggregate data from various sources and use that data to learn and improve. When you enter something into ChatGPT, that data becomes part of the ChatGPT knowledge base. If you enter sensitive information, such as client data or trade secrets, into ChatGPT, that information becomes openly available to all other ChatGPT users.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 24, 2023

Brian Okken interviewed me on his Test and Code podcast here: Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer. We spoke about writing in many forms: books, blog posts, and how to start. We discussed many writing topics, but I had a small rant about waiting to edit when you're cooled down. No! Write, edit, and publish when you're hot. That reduces WIP, especially for blogs and articles.

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Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2023

A lack of constructive feedback is detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. And workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement. Giving feedback is essential to being an effective leader. In this article, the author offers five ways to overcome your fear of giving feedback.

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Chad Barr

JULY 26, 2023

We are standing on the cliff of a global shift, one that is beginning to revolutionize many industries. This shift is powered by the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, a force reshaping our world in extraordinary ways. While I’m a passionate advocate of this technology and the boundless opportunities it offers, it’s crucial to be aware of the challenges and potential pitfalls.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

JULY 25, 2023

A client recently shared, “My team never seems to know what to do or when to take initiative. They wait for me to tell them what to do and I’m tired of it. I can’t continue to do everyone’s job!” Does this sound familiar? You’re an experienced leader. You’ve onboarded, trained, developed, and worked with […] The post Limit Your Focus and Stop the Confusion appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the quest for improvement is a constant endeavor. Whether it’s streamlining operations, optimizing strategies, or catalyzing innovation, the pursuit of progress is central to an organization’s success. Enter business consultants—a force that brings unparalleled expertise, fresh perspectives, and a strategic mindset to the table.

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Harvard Business

JULY 24, 2023

It can be frustrating to feel that your employees aren’t taking the initiative to do more with their talents. As their manager, you may even wonder if it’s a question of knowledge or willpower: Do they not understand what’s necessary to perform at their best? Or are they just unmotivated? In this article, the authors examine three main reasons why your employee may not be reaching their full potential: personal challenges, interpersonal issues, and leadership problems.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Despite R&D being risky and expensive, businesses are betting big on innovation to fuel growth and competitive advantage. Companies like Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, and Meta are investing billions annually. The R&D budgets from the top 100 innovation leaders total over $720 billion, an increase of 15.3% from the prior year. But evidence suggests that executives remain dissatisfied with their company's innovation performance.

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Alan Weiss

JULY 24, 2023

People make decisions without the “if/then” dynamic in mind. They are happy to vote for investment in public school improvements, or infrastructure, or tourist campaigns. But if the proposition were, “If you approve $100 million in school facility improvements, it will mean a one percent increase in your property tax rate” (or you’ll be paying another $500 per year), the results would likely be different.

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Consultants' Consultant

JULY 27, 2023

Consultants Consultant: I spend a large part of my leisure time singing sea shanties in inner-west. The post Music appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.

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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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