Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 21, 2023

Read Part 1 here.) 3 Steps for Generating Referrals Step 1. As we saw back in Part 1 , this campaign isn’t going to ask for referrals, nor is it going to offer financial incentives. When clients encounter opportunities to help people in their social networks, we want to be the first resource they think of.

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Epicflow

APRIL 19, 2024

This includes project plans, portfolios, programs, and the resource pool. Assess the software’s ability to meet your organization’s needs, improve resource management processes, and achieve desired outcomes. Proof of Concept. User training and adoption. Evaluation and decision-making. Documentation of the results obtained.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 1, 2023

Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game , Entrepreneurial You , Reinventing You and Stand Out , which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 20, 2023

I talk a lot about the importance of brand messaging on this show and with my clients 1:1. And for sure, brand messages are essential for your business - you want to ensure that your ideal client knows what you offer and what makes you unique. But storytelling takes things to a whole new level.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 18, 2024

You’ll hear: Why your rush for immediate results can interfere with your long-term success 5 steps to a consulting or coaching business that delivers ongoing profits , using your unique strengths and experiences How to set yourself up to become a thought leader and influencer in your niche As you dive into the episode, pay close attention to (..)

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Rick Conlow

DECEMBER 10, 2020

What is your greatest resource? How about $1 million for your brain? Therefore, what is your greatest resource? No, a positive attitude is your greatest resource in life. Behavioral scientists say we use only 1% of our potential. We need to make sure that the 1% we lose is not the 1% we use.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 19, 2024

Purchase Study Materials: Choose high-quality GMAT study materials , including reputable GMAT prep books, online resources, and practice exams. GMAT Courses Consider enrolling in a GMAT prep course to benefit from structured lessons, expert guidance, and additional resources.

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Rick Conlow

JANUARY 24, 2023

The #1 reason people quit a job is they hate their boss. Check out these resources that could dramatically change your career success and your team’s achievements. Also, click here for excellent insight and a complimentary resource called– 4 Keys to Creating a High-Performance Team. 82% of managers fail.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When managing a project, it’s vitally important to regularly monitor its state: whether or not it has deviated from the approved schedule and budget; how much work has been completed and how much is left; how efficiently your resources are utilized, etc. Project management metrics are specific data sets used to assess a project’s success [1].

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 10, 2024

And all those ways require we change the culture from that of resource-efficiency thinking to flow-efficiency thinking. The Series Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 The post Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. That's a cultural change.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

What you have to say means a lot to the people you want to help through your consulting and coaching.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a result, construction companies can minimize their projects’ timelines, reduce labor costs, and optimize the use of material resources. [2] Other Construction Management Trends and Challenges in 2024 1. 5; 6] Let’s review what construction technology trends will drive the industry’s development in 2024.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 28, 2022

I call this 1:1 responsibility to fault ratio. A vice president might have a 2:1 responsibility to fault ratio. A vice president might have a 2:1 responsibility to fault ratio. A CEO might have a 4:1 responsibility to fault ratio. You clean up any messes you make. Here’s the hidden insight. Here’s why.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

If you improve your skills by 1% per week, in a year, you’ll have improved well over 50% (especially when you include compounding). If you improve your skills by 1% per day, in a year, you’ll have improved well over 365% (again, with compounding). First, a 1% improvement feels incredibly doable. Additional Resources.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Concurrent projects often elevate resource efficiency thinking, not flow efficiency thinking. Resource efficiency thinking says, “We must keep everyone busy all the time.” Here's what happens when Jim works alone (resource efficiency thinking) on just two projects: Monday, 9 am: Jim starts Project 1.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Marketing and all things related to marketing and getting clients are the #1 pain point for new and seasoned consultants and coaches. Head to my website at www.betsyjordyn.com/services to learn more about my 1:1 business and brand strategy mentoring. What Is A Brand And Why Do You Need One? Click here for free goodies.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

For this purpose, a great number of organizations started to set up a project management office (PMO) – according to the 2021 report on the state of project management [1], 82% of organizations reported to have one. . It serves as a point of contact for all organization’s projects and is involved in management of shared project resources.

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Rick Conlow

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

” Bill Gates ”Genius is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration.” Oprah Winfrey “Don’t try to do everything by yourself but try to connect with people and resources. The act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.” Visit the RCI store: Books & Training Resources.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

When you're done listening in - I got a couple of additional resources for you. In this week's podcast I'll be sharing with you a bit of insight from neuroscience about why it is perfectly natural to resist change so you can better overcome your own resistance as well as your client's.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 3, 2022

From office specialties and resources to choosing a desirable place to live, this should not be a five-minute decision. Factor 1: Office Specialties. Factor 2: Office Resources. Another factor to consider is the resources located in that specific office or city. Myth 1: Choosing a Small Office to Guarantee Acceptance.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 9, 2023

Resources to Accelerate Your Career Also, see our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website -over 250 resources. In addition, our RealTime Learning & Training subscription provides over 250 resources. See our resources above and check out the RCI store.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

That's why Part 1 of this series discusses your value and what managers want and need. Here's what you can do right now to increase your value: Read the various guides, especially the ProKanban guides and other resources over there. There are plenty of other free resources that will help you with Scrum.

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Epicflow

MARCH 22, 2023

1] However, the focus on cost-cutting is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it has a number of essential disadvantages. Let’s now examine how improper project and resource management leads to inflated costs and prevents organizations from gaining more profit. What causes excessive expenses in project management?

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 28, 2022

An important resource to have during this time is a “casing buddy”. For example, you could meet twice a week and do 1-2 cases each. There are a few resource hubs you may have access to. These resources contain a collection of sample cases for you to get familiar with what to expect. Get familiar with the format.

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Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2023

Three common practices will endure even if the law continues to evolve in a conservative direction: 1) practices to counteract bias, such as removing stereotypical language from job descriptions or conducting structured interviews with a standardized list of questions; 2) ambient policies that work to advance overall diversity, such as employee resource (..)

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 4, 2020

Generate $1 in sales within 90 days from this new revenue source.”. My client thought to himself, “Shoot, even my 8-year-old son can generate $1 in sales from a lemonade stand on a Saturday afternoon. Surely my entire team and I can generate $1 in sales in a quarter.”. It took them roughly 75 days to get that first $1 in sales.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

If you improve your skill level by a mere 1% each week, within a year you’ll have improved over 50%. And yes, I recognize that if the 1% growth is compounded, the growth is much greater than just 50%.) You set the standard for yourself. It’s all focused on continual self-improvement. First Name *. Email Address *.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 6, 2024

In Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 , I said that real agile approaches require cultural change to focus on flow efficiency , where we watch the flow of the work , not the people doing tasks. Where the organization rewards resource efficiency, not flow efficiency.) Too few organizations can do that. 1,2 and so on.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

Stonewall’s disruption During the first half of the American Civil War, Southern forces consistently outdid Northern forces, despite being outnumbered in terms of soldiers and resources. Long story short, Japan’s internal resources give it a competitive advantage in defense. What’s more, they know how to maintain that advantage.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Flow Efficiency In How Centralization Decisions Create Friction, Increase Cycle Time, and Cost Money, Part 1, I discussed how removing support staff for departments and managers created longer cycle times. Now, it's time for Economies of Scale and how that ties into resource efficiency thinking. See the Wikipedia article.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Person 1, Jane, “finishes” the story. Instead of treating people as individuals (resource efficiency thinking), what if you looked at the team as a harmonic whole? If your team and organization are willing to go beyond resource efficiency to flow efficiency, you can probably develop your own alternatived/.

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Epicflow

MARCH 1, 2023

Resource availability is a critical component of effective resource allocation: you need this data to assign the right people to the right task for timely and successful project delivery. Resource availability goes hand in hand with resource demand which is the number of resources required to deliver a project.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 25, 2023

Do you have the resources to be successful? The most damning thing for most strategies is not putting the resources behind it at the start. Dave BTW, on July 15th at 1 PM, I’m doing a free video session on pricing called, “Set the Right F!@#$%^ Price”. Over the competition? Over the suppliers? See you next week.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2024

Project managers can utilize the power of AI by leveraging project/resource management tools where the technology is incorporated. You can forecast project delays, resource bottlenecks, budget overrun, project performance, etc. Let’s now review the most common applications of the technology in more detail.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Character consists of two things: 1) Your values – what you deem important in your life; 2) Your integrity – the extent to which your choices and actions in life are consistent with your values. If you win the lottery and have unlimited financial resources, who you really are becomes more obvious. First Name *.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Time is a valuable resource and each meeting should contribute to the overall project goals. In this short article, we will explore strategies for mastering the art of meeting management that can be applied across diverse professional domains. Before the meeting, clearly define the purpose and outcomes you aim to achieve.

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Epicflow

MAY 12, 2023

Сhallenge #1. Resource management challenges Efficient allocation and management of resources across all projects running in a company are one of the biggest challenges that project management offices have to deal with. However, despite their increasing popularity and significance, PMOs face a number of difficulties.

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