Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Taking the leap into full-time consulting can be hard — here’s how Keith Smith made his transition easier Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to have my own thriving consulting or coaching business?” And guess what? His transition has been seamless.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

And once we make a move, it’s hard to do so smoothly. Ibarra was our guest on an episode of HBR’s “The New World of Work.” The conversation focused on career transitions, which she believes have a far better chance of working out when people are strategic about them. Herminia Ibarra is here to help.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unfortunately, many organizations keep strategic plans a secret and don't involve leaders outside the executive leadership team. It is hard to argue that being more inclusive is a bad i dea. It is hard to argue that being more inclusive is a bad i dea. But how inclusive should your strategic thinking and planning be?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 5, 2024

Clear communication not only ensures that everyone is on the same page but also facilitates a collaborative and innovative work environment. A data-driven approach can empower product managers to make decisions based on hard evidence rather than mere intuition, and allow them to follow (or modify) the product roadmap with confidence.

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

I learned that if we want to be treated and paid as a strategic partner, we must position ourselves that way. When I got to Disney, I was able to consult with the executives on the strategic projects I mentioned in the last episode because I positioned myself to do that work. Now, let's get into the positioning pitfalls.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The cold, hard facts about the consulting profession is that most change efforts fail. It's for this reason, the number predictor of the sustainability and impact of our work is the commitment of the leader that we are supporting, who is ultimately responsible for the change's success. Related: Is Your Client Ready to Lead Change?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2019

It takes a lot of effort to get to the point where you as a consultant are meeting with a buyer to discuss the potential of a strategic partnership. The true payoff for all of your hard work is when you and your future client are able to come to shared agreement on the work involved and your equitable compensation for the value you create.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The perceptive eyes you need to cultivate includes reverence for your client's work and for your own. It's coming to a place of understanding and respect for the complexity that leaders manage when trying to guide human beings to work together. A consultant isn't someone who works for an organization but isn't on the full-time payroll.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MAY 27, 2020

Many organizations have worked hard to develop their strategic plan, and yet a year or two down the line, they notice that they've not made enough progress towards their goals, or that their teams and departments have diverged down different paths, on projects or activities that don't align with their strategic objectives.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era defined by rapid advancements and dynamic market landscapes, the role of business consulting services has evolved into a cornerstone for fostering sustainable growth and ensuring strategic business success. Power of business consulting is hard to ignore. Find out here how companies reap benefits when working with experts.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, navigating the intricacies of marketing requires not just skill but strategic insight, a quality that marketing consultants bring to the table. The impact of marketing consultants is hard to ignore. Strategic Guidance and Expert Advice Marketing consultants bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 16, 2020

A subcontractor is a self-employed consultant or coach carries out work for a company as a part of a larger project. They can be hired directly by the company or by a consulting firm that lands the work and then hires them, usually for a fixed price. What is a Subcontractor? The Drawbacks of The Subcontracting Model.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2020

For some this means that they want to work with more senior leaders in larger companies. Not only do you make it hard for executive leaders to find you, you don't show up in their eyes as someone who can hold their own with them. 3 Ways I Can Help You Right Now: Get a Free Copy of my Strategic Business Build Guide!

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Granite Leadership Strategies

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Everyone wants to have a winning strategic price proposal to the Federal Government. What goes into that seems like it “just makes sense,” and it does, but often we find that Government contractors miss the boat on the strategic pricing methods they use. We often find that a three-level WBS is adequate to estimate the work.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2019

It takes a lot of effort to get to the point where you as a consultant are meeting with a buyer to discuss the potential of a strategic partnership. The true payoff for all of your hard work is when you and your future client are able to come to shared agreement on the work involved and your equitable compensation for the value you create.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 12, 2019

Negotiating is typically hard for everyone, but it’s especially tough for consultants. But when you’re self-employed, even the smallest increase in your rate can translate to big bucks , particularly if the rate is for a long project, or if you’re working with an ongoing client. You can make that work. You can't walk.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When I met with three aspiring consultants who are very passionate about parlaying their experience to help companies create healthy work environments and engaged employees. ” The cold, hard fact is that the old employee contract of “working hard in exchange for job security” is dead.

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 13, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the role of business consultants has evolved into an essential force that drives growth, innovation, and strategic success. The Harvard Business Review found that companies that work with business consultants experience better decision-making and superior overall performance.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Do unhealthy work environments and power-over leadership practices burn you out and drain you? Being an empath in a profession like ours, where you see the underbelly of organizations and leaders, can be hard. Our work is rarely just about processes, workflow, strategy, structure or anything totally objective.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 29, 2020

The presence of money fears can be good if they act as alerts to be strategic about investments and with marketing and sales. In the past you operated in a compensation model where you do work and then get paid. The smarter and more strategic the investment - the greater the return. After all, profits are a part of business.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 12, 2022

She shared with me how she was working hard on transitioning from a "pair of hands" to an expert advisor, and I thought it would be great to have her on my podcast and dive into that conversation. One of my fellow participants was Dianna, a quality engineering consultant who seemed like she already knew me when I met her. And she did!

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LSA Global

JANUARY 4, 2024

Shaping a Culture of Strategy Execution Excellence Our leadership simulation assessment data tells us that top leaders cultivate a culture of strategy execution excellence by ensuring that workplace culture harmoniously aligns with key strategic objectives. Ensure Leaders Model the Way Cultural and strategic role modeling starts at the top.

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The Management Centre

JULY 29, 2020

Yet, almost every manager we meet on our training programmes has one aim in common: they tell us they need to be more strategic. Or rather, they tell us they have been told to be more strategic. The problem many of them face is that ‘being strategic’ is very mysterious – an intangible quality that seems out of reach.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

I have worked on and off with Jim since 1999, first as his Organization Development Consultant at Disney and, more recently, as a sounding board when he retired from his 43-year career. It's hard to stay encouraged in our short-term profit-obsessed world that these unicorn executives exist. But they do.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Human psychology is hard-wired to recall the past and look into the future. In a workplace environment, existing in the present is doubly difficult due to the importance of planning and evaluating work, which are inherently forwards and backwards looking tasks. Doing so can provide us with a greater capacity to perform and succeed.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I got hard news for you - but your future clients don't care about your tools either. They don't want your advice on what worked for other organizations as much as they want your insight on what will work for THEM. I'll never forget a work session I was doing for one of my first clients after leaving Disney.

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UPD Consulting

APRIL 18, 2022

For the state and local clients we’ve been working with, who are starting their Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) journey through assessments or strategic planning, the most common problem they face is the challenge of sustaining these efforts over time.

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Harmonious Workplaces

MARCH 2, 2024

She set her goal in mind and out loud, committed herself to a practice schedule, and worked hard to attain proficiency. Her parents supported her artistic endeavors, and her father specifically worked with Lisa to attain the skills and abilities to play even those most challenging notes and phrases.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 8, 2022

Comparison can lead you to forget that our journeys aren’t the same and that you also worked just as hard as the next person to earn your rightful seat at the consulting table. Above and beyond your immediate line of work, participate in workshops and training sessions. You can start to regain your confidence in simple ways.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Although I made more money while working fewer hours, I also had to learn how to run my own business. Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies. I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

AUGUST 20, 2019

We’re now in the midst of the traditional strategic planning season. Given that, we’re partnering with several organizations whose planning teams are working hard to outline a clear, focused path forward for their respective organizations.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whilst the workplace has become more personal in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic , which forced a convergence of issues like wellbeing and professionalism, showing too much personality at work has ironically yet to gain widespread acceptance. Image: Pexels The post Personality at Work – Why Aren’t We More Ourselves?

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Working with experts ensures best results. Consulting services work with clients on a variety of business topics. Working with business consultants allows a company to work with experts. Consultants work with clients directly to analyze, strategize, and execute changes required for better results.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

Shift 1: Strategic Partnerships. For example, consultants today are often expected not merely to provide a written report containing a recommendation, but to assume the role of a strategic partner with the client. It is hard to imagine a period in which society has had to ask so many questions. Shift 2: Q&A Culture.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 27, 2020

There is acceptance of the tension between working hard and the reality is that there are no guarantees. For example, just because you want a promotion and do all the right things to get it, doesn’t guarantee that you will and if you don’t, there is hope that it all works together for the good. The Bottom-Line.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 29, 2017

She’s been working through various agencies as a contractor and making anywhere from $90 to $110 an hour. It’s hard to estimate because of unpaid time between projects.) At a minimum, as consultants you need to be able to scope and direct your own work. Of course, there’s more to it than just changing what you call yourself.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Yet , the vast majority of working professionals ignore their own personal competitive advantage. and many CEOs ignore their company's competitive advantages in making strategic decisions. A strategic decision is a decision of what to focus on. A big part of being strategic about your career is to know yourself.

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