David A Fields

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Should you take more time off from your consulting firm? Quite a few years ago, I decided to take a month off from my consulting practice—standard fare for Europeans but basically unheard of in the U.S. The post Quitting for 2 Months Made My Consulting Firm Millions. Here’s Why. Fields Consulting Group.

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David A Fields

MARCH 28, 2023

The same pros and cons of that starchy pre-appetizer ring true for your consulting firm, which is why every successful consulting firm includes “bread & butter” projects in their diet. Fields Consulting Group.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 30, 2023

Consultants must sell their services. And some consultants downright dread selling, confessing to me over the years that consulting sales feels somewhat dirty to them. Many consultants see selling as a “necessary evil,” and they wish to get it over with. Some like it. Some do not. Some are great at it. Some are not.

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Rework is your consulting firm’s most important obligation. Wait, It’s GOOD for Your Consulting Firm?! Here’s Why appeared first on David A. Fields Consulting Group. Justin taught you, “If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you find time to do it again?! Rework is bad.” Justin was also wrong.

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David A Fields

MAY 31, 2022

Constance Fidanse and Vincent Doehr are real people we work with (the names have been changed, obviously) and both have been running their small consulting firms for around five years. The post Why Certain Consulting Firms Win Larger Projects (And How Yours Can Too) appeared first on David A. Fields Consulting Group.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 25, 2021

Why should branding matter to consultants? Why Branding Matters (& How To Evolve Your Consulting Brand) With Steve Morris: Podcast #171 is a post from: Consulting Success. Why Branding Matters (& How To Evolve Your Consulting Brand) With Steve Morris: Podcast #171 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Success

MAY 6, 2022

What’s your consulting firm’s mission statement? Mission statements for consulting businesses are notoriously difficult to write. In a few sentences, you must summarize why your business exists and the changes you want to make in the world. They claim they’ll “do it eventually,” but.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What metrics for consulting businesses should you track if you want to grow? We’ve had many consultants in our Clarity Coaching Program ask us about what they should. 8 Metrics For Consulting Businesses: What To Track (And Why) is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Emotional Intelligence For Consultants: How To Improve Your EQ (& Why It’s Important) is a post from: Consulting Success Make no mistakes: these characteristics are necessary. However, there is a growing amount of research that your emotional intelligence matters just as much.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A lot of people think about making the move to consulting, but not many actually do it. But there are a lot of good reasons why you should consider it.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As a consultant, why should you write a book? Why Every Consultant Should Write A Book (& How To Do It) With Stacy Ennis: Podcast #258 is a post from: Consulting Success. Why Every Consultant Should Write A Book (& How To Do It) With Stacy Ennis: Podcast #258 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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David A Fields

MARCH 5, 2019

From your clients’ perspective, engaging your consulting firm is an emotional decision. The post One, Powerful Model that Explains Why Your Consulting Firm Wins Projects appeared first on David A. The notion that “people act on emotion then justify with logic” has become clichéd. But what emotions are your … Continued.

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

You may have fabulous content and ideas to share with your consulting firm’s prospects and clients, and you may even have provocative titles that attract readers, listeners and viewers to your content. The post Why Prospects Ignore Your Consulting Firm’s Great Content, and What to Do About It appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches. Tune in to hear Brad's incredible journey and get the real reasons why executives hire consultants. He talks about his exciting career journey, which started at the Naval Academy, then to British Petroleum, and finally to Disney.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 27, 2024

In the fast-paced and evolving world of management consulting, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. The introduction of ISO 20700, the first global service delivery standard for management consultants, marks a significant milestone in this pursuit. Enhancing Credibility and Trust For management consultants, credibility is key.

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David A Fields

JANUARY 8, 2019

Are there consultants who love to sleep in impersonal hotel rooms, consume unhealthy food, miss family events and endure flight delays? doesn’t amaze me that old, storied, brand name consulting firms primarily employ an on-site consulting model. After all, there are people who love to eat crickets.It Their … Continued.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 16, 2020

Why Trust-Based Selling Is Completely Different With Consultant, Ari Galper: Podcast #130 is a post from: Consulting Success. Whether we sell products, services, or ourselves, it is imperative to be able to grasp the best approach to selling to your ideal clients. Ari is experienced.

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I did a podcast interview not too long ago with a consultant, now based in Scotland who has a wonderful specialization. There are some lessons in there that I think that all consultants, including you, can benefit from. If you haven’t checked out that podcast episode yet, you can go to the Consulting Success Podcast and check.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 24, 2019

How to answer, “Why consulting?”, ”, in an interview is a must have skill for any prospective consultant. The post How to answer, “Why consulting?”, ”, in an interview appeared first on Management Consulted. ”, in an interview appeared first on Management Consulted.

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David A Fields

JULY 3, 2018

Let’s throw a party for independent consulting and toss out a few reasons why it rocks. Throwing off the yoke of British rule, throwing baseballs, throwing barbecues and throwing back beers. Not throwing trees—that’s more of a European thing. In the spirit of independence, celebration, and throwing. Feel free [ ]

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

Why You Need to This Week's Podcast. You may be thinking right now, “What does this have to do with consulting to change?” In this podcast from my series Consulting Matters: Mastering the Art and Science of the Business , I give you a quick overview to how organizations function. To create real results (vs.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 26, 2023

Business consulting services are becoming increasingly popular among companies of all sizes and industries. Startups, small business, and established larger organizations work with consultants. In this article, we will explore why business consulting services benefit companies.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This is a mistake, David Jenyns believes, and in this episode, he discusses why you need to start systematizing your business. Why Systems Equal Freedom for Consultants (& How to Start Systemizing Your Business) with David Jenyns: Podcast #208 is a post from: Consulting Success. Today, he joins.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For example, LinkedIn’s Talent Blog has published an article titled “ Why Curiosity Might be the Most Important Skill for Recruiters ”, and Forbes has published an article on “ Curiosity: A Leadership Trait That Can Transform Your Business To Achieve Extraordinary Results ”.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2020

Most consultants reckon that about 70 percent of projects fail to meet their objectives. They may relate to specific management issues or special situations that limit consultants’ effectiveness. Some of the problems with consulting projects happen ALL the time. Reading Time: 3 minutes. Reasons for this are wide-ranging.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are 3 soft skills in particular that I like to call the 3C’s of consulting: confidence, collaboration, and communication. Confidence The first soft skill that will aid you in your consulting career is confidence. Within the world of consulting, however, there isn’t always a right answer or solution to the problem at hand.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Correctly pricing your consulting firm’s projects is like positioning a balloon in an unlit room made of nails. I’m not sure why such a room would exist or how you would get the balloon in there, but go with me on this one. Fields Consulting Group.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Sometimes, when struggling through yet another case interview practice , candidates might wonder: "Why consulting again?" Below is a recap of four key reasons management consulting provides a truly differentiated career opportunity. Generally, as the higher the prestige of a given consulting firm, the greater these benefits.

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David A Fields

JULY 24, 2018

Delayed consulting projects can be a blessing. The post Why a Prospect's Stall Tactics Could Be Good for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. Benefits of Delayed Projects Of course, not every delay delivers on those benefits. Sometimes, “Not right now” is tantamount to “Never.”

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 11, 2017

Why you should become a consultant. I speak to a lot of people who think about becoming a consultant. But as a consultant you can shape the kind of work you do. These days the only projects I work on are projects that I’m interested in; and this is what can happen for you too once you make the move to consultancy.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 10, 2019

Listen to Jenny Rae as she teaches when (and why) you should turn down a consulting internship. The post When and Why To Turn Down A Consulting Internship appeared first on Management Consulted. There are times where accepting any internship that is offered to you, may not be in your best interest!

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Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

That’s why cloud-based tools and online learning platforms are so beneficial. How Do Learning Design Consultants Support Remote Companies? Needs assessments also help consultants determine the best delivery methods for remote training. How Do Training and Development Consulting Firms Make Remote Training Fun and Engaging?

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 30, 2022

Through consulting services for example, a business can resolve the lack and improve marketing and advertising. A business consulting agency that offers marketing consulting services can assist a company with marketing and advertising. Marketing consultants do not require a learning curve. Why assume?

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Your consulting clients walk into each engagement holding bouquets of helium balloons they want to release to the sky. Metaphorically, unless your clients are clowns.) Each balloon is an assumption, preconception, hypothesis or dream that only requires your confirmation. [ ]

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2017

First and foremost I want to address the myth that all high achieving students have about consulting, “You need talent to be a consultant!”. Curiosity drives intuition and that’s exactly what consultants thrive on – Business Intuition. Do you want to know why? As long as it looks beautiful, why worry about the weight?

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Tsavo Neal

APRIL 29, 2021

“Why don’t consulting businesses scale easily?”. He wants to find a way to help the people who don’t live in Waterloo, or who don’t have $1000 to spend on a consultation with him. Consultants, like Doctors, bill by the hour. Most consultants don’t imagine themselves as product creators. Do you see this guy here?

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