Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Growing up with a father involved in the space program and an education in marketing, Meg’s roots have significantly influenced her perspective on leadership. This approach can also foster the development of influential skills and shape thinking. Meg defines shaping thinking as more than just influencing others.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 17, 2022

Big changes in your career or taking risks with your business can be scary. But it's also an opportunity to reverse engineer your fear and step into something great! When we wrapped up that chat, we got on the topic of fear – especially the fear that presents itself during times of growth and change.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 16, 2020

A couple of days ago I wrote an article that differentiates between consultants and coaches and the respective business models. I realized that I was remiss in pointing out one business model that both might choose: becoming a subcontractor. Quick Recap on the Difference Between Consultants and Coaches. What is a Subcontractor?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

Have you ever felt you need to make more progress with your consulting or coaching business? Today, we decode the profit puzzle and dive into the different levels of success you can achieve with your consulting or coaching business: stable profits, sustainable growth, and scalable success. How great does that sound?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2020

These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. I get how lonely it can be to run your own business, without colleagues to bounce ideas with.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. However, due my busy schedule there is only a handful of requests that I can reply and offer to help.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 29, 2021

There are several courses online and books that can help you get there. In this article, you will find a step-by-step guideline on how to best prepare for the GMAT. In this article, you will find a step-by-step guideline on how to best prepare for the GMAT. Take the practice test to see where you stand.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Today I'll discuss the positioning traps that hold consultants back from their impact and earning potential. To set the context for what I mean by positioning traps – I need to take you back in time to 1997 when m y mentor and professor told me – people don't get what you do and what you can offer as an organizational consultant.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Do you want more consulting clients? I know you have a lot of things you're great at and you don't want to have to choose between all the ways you can help your clients. A clear consulting brand and niche is not about picking a favorite methodology and getting known for that. I can hear the objections you might have.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

If you are a STEM major looking to go into technical consulting, whether at a large generalist firm or a small boutique one, you will likely need to draw upon your knowledge of digital tools and skills. However, some of the specific technical software you might use in graduate school may not be the same ones used in consulting.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 5, 2017

based consulting firms. And for good reason: the San Francisco Bay Area is the tech capital of the world, and almost every consulting firm and Fortune 500 client is based in the U.S. consulting jobs from European business schools? There are a few things you can do now to position yourself for a consulting job in the U.S.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 15, 2023

Leadership behaviors guide actions, but a leader's character determines how and if the leader acts. Great leadership is a combination of competence, character, and commitment. Great leadership is a combination of competence, character, and commitment. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The next logical question is how then do leaders grow from "power over" leadership into "power with and within" leadership. It's about maturity and the values that show up in different stages of a leader's growth journey. They are settled in their own skin and can radically support the empowerment of others.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2018

After 10+ years of running my own consulting practice, you can bet that I made my fair share of mistakes. I want to share with you my top 5 mistakes so you can sidestep the agony of wasted time and resources. When I started out, money was tight. MISTAKE #1: WASTING MONEY ON A BROCHURE WEBSITE.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2018

After 10+ years of running my own consulting practice, you can bet that I made my fair share of mistakes. I want to share with you my top 5 mistakes so you can sidestep the agony of wasted time and resources. When I started out, money was tight. MISTAKE #1: WASTING MONEY ON A BROCHURE WEBSITE.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking about becoming a consultant but not sure what the consultant's role entails? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? I don't know how to break up the content. Transcript.

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Comatch

MAY 3, 2023

To keep up in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, it’s critical that consultants understand how AI can enhance and facilitate their work. We’re breaking down the essential information about ChatGPT and its impact on the consulting industry, with a focus on its consequences for FinTech. What is ChatGPT?

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite? I am so excited to share with you my secret strategies around how you position yourself as a strategic partner.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Indeed, I know dozens of independent consultants making six-figure incomes without one. If you don’t, keep reading!

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. This article is designed to give you some immediate traction while still setting you up for long-term success. level, title, company size, industry, etc.)

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. Why did you decide to pursue management consulting? Jeff : I had little idea about management consulting until my second year at university.

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Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

All of these can accurately be described as conflict situations; the difference is that some of the situations are unhealthy and others are healthy. This is a great definition because it reminds us of three things: First, only one person needs to be upset for there to be a conflict situation. That is how conflict breaks your business.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

To quote poet-philosopher Dolly Parton, “if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain”. Work can provide routine and stability amidst the dark storm clouds of life. Regardless of what is going on personally, or in the wider society, you must still turn up to work and perform your job.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 26, 2022

When asked what consulting firms do, consultants often simplify the industry by describing it as a “one-stop shop” for formulating and implementing strategies that lead to solutions for their clients. As an individual working for a consulting firm, your role may not be so broad. Are you able to stand out from the crowd?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2021

If you are looking to get into consulting, there are several ways to gain experience during your graduate studies. You can take classes, enroll in the graduate consulting club, or volunteer for pro-bono consulting projects. You can also participate in case competitions, which are in a league of their own.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

Running a business during tough economic times can cause a lot of uncertainty. From figuring out how to cut costs and trying to stand out from your competitors, all while also trying to keep your staff paid and happy, there’s a lot to think about.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. This article is designed to give you some immediate traction while still setting you up for long-term success. level, title, company size, industry, etc.)

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The Management Centre

JANUARY 25, 2024

Their mission to improve lives through learning stands side by side with our own at =mc, so of course we were thrilled when they got in touch about working together. =mc: Rebecca: Engaging, lively with lots of discussion and well thought out activities. Rebecca: Engaging, lively with lots of discussion and well thought out activities.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Michael, so great to be with you.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2018

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hello there everybody it's Betsy Jordyn of the Consultants Institute, and I am so excited to finally be interviewing Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success. So Michael and I met how many years ago was it, Michael? So you have your own business consulting success. Zipursky: Oh, wow.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As we currently stand, the question is not if the work-space will digitalize but to what extent. Most consulting firms have managed the transition to remote working relatively easily, and some have even realised that they can maintain the same quality of services with reduced office costs.

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The Fearless Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

What do you stand for and how do you deliver it? What can your clients expect and what will they actually get if they work with you? What does my business stand for? Is it expressing that stand? This is the simple, clear, and powerful articulation of what your business stands for and delivers.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

What is Consulting? Many of us have heard the term consulting before, whether it comes up in a chat with friends about making money or just throwing around the term loosely when trying to come up with an entrepreneurial idea. What does consulting actually mean and is consulting right for you?

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

You can generally tell whether you did well in an interview based on the connection you built with the interviewer. However, you can take steps to minimize the impact of luck by intentionally building chemistry with the interviewer. Building rapport with the interviewer can make or break the interview. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Musical Chairs Leave the Last Person Standing If you're in management, you might feel as if you're playing musical chairs. For those of you who haven't played in a while, here's how it works: The game leader counts the number of people and places one less chair than the number of people in a circle, their backs facing each other.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Had a chance to have a great conversation with Dave Harland on my podcast, “The Business of Fun” this week. You should definitely sign up for his newsletter: The Word …after mine, it is my favorite newsletter and I learn something every week. But how do you have good ideas? How can you do it?

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The Management Centre

MARCH 8, 2021

Whether you are supporting a new team member, or working with a long-standing and high performing colleague, the following five top tips can help you plan their development. Consider what the team member needs to be great at to deliver their role, to support the team, to best achieve the team goals and to support your organisation.

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