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Should Consultants Charge an Upfront Fee or Charge at the End of a Project?

Steve Shu Consulting

This is an answer to a question I was posed on Quora. Here’s one anecdotal story: I once managed a business advisory practice as part of a large, international and diversified products and services firm. The consulting companies that I used as subcontractors could not be paid. The telephone calls I had to make hurt to make.

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I Have an Announcement

Alan Weiss

Announce the goal at a meeting, or in a newsletter, or on social medial. Kennedy announced we’d put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s, despite our not having any technology remotely close to doing so. If you want to raise accountability, your own or your clients’, make it public. Add the extra pressure.

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How Cycle Time and Cost of Delay Makes Product Development Decisions Easier (Day 2)

Johanna Rothman

As I said in my Day 1 post, my WIP is too high. Here's where I stand with my WIP: I completed one presentation, so I have 4 remaining. I have some feedback on the book that I need to integrate. I want to address the next 3 chapters, because they're the platform for the next part of the book.

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"The Conclusion Trap" is Out! (Copy)

Markovitz Consulting

I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that my newest book, The Conclusion Trap , is now available for sale on Amazon. for the paperback — but if you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read the e-book for free. As with all my books, I don’t talk about Toyota, use Japanese, or refer to lean in any fashion. for the Kindle version, $9.95

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Anyone Can Succeed - Celebrating 15 Years of Consulting Success with Dan Weedin

Consulting Matters

Dan is also a dear friend whom I have had the privilege of watching him turn his many ideas into profitable reality. Does fear about money or not having what it takes hold you back? Betsy Jordyn: Hey there, it's Betsy Jordyn and I am so excited to bring you today my good friend Dan Weedin. That's what I do.

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The road to hell is paved with metrics.

Markovitz Consulting

All of which is valid, I guess, but I think it adds unnecessary complexity to dealing with the problem. The Atlanta teachers wouldn’t announce that they were planning on fudging test scores. But “holding after school remedial instruction” might have done the trick. Loosen the link between metrics and incentives.

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ZRG PARTNERS ACQUIRES BRIMSTONE

Brimstone Consulting

ZRG Partners , a rapidly growing global talent advisory firm, today announced its acquisition of Brimstone. For more than 40 years, we have worked side by side with extraordinary leaders to move from strategy to execution and uncover the pivot points for true business growth and transformation. I am not leaving the organization.

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