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3.5 Tips for Webinars and Events that Win Clients for Your Consulting Firm

David A Fields

In all likelihood, your consulting firm is participating in some live, visibility-building activity such as webinars, speeches, and livestreams. Done correctly, this type of marketing is almost guaranteed to bring clients into your firm. Done incorrectly, they’re a waste of time and money. Although the digital version of speaking, such as webinars and livestreams, can … Continued The post 3.5 Tips for Webinars and Events that Win Clients for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

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The Power Of Radical Honesty In Consulting With Jeremiah Shirk: Podcast #325

Consulting Success

In consulting, there is bound to be times when you’re confronted with the difficult decision between telling the client hard truths or avoiding ruffling feathers. Today’s guest believes that there is power in radical honesty and that it can be the key differentiator that brings success to your consulting business.

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The Self-Acceptance Path to Confidence for Consultants & Coaches with Laura Gallaher

Consulting Matters

Learn actionable strategies for boosting your confidence as a consultant and coach with the power of self-acceptance I’ve been there: Big dreams for consulting and then coaching business thwarted by my fear and self-doubt. And I also have been in a space where I’ve felt in the flow, completely confident. What made the difference? That’s what I’m going to share with you in this episode.

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Eclipse Over Cleveland: A Moment of Cosmic Wonder

Chad Barr

The eclipse has come and gone in almost a blink of an eye, but more accurately, in 3 minutes and 13 seconds. And if you know me, you know that I’m usually “all in” on any project and most certainly on one that is a once in a lifetime for me and my Fujifilm XT5 camera. I’ll admit that I was preparing for weeks for the eclipse with special lenses, tripods, and a special solar filter along with my futuristic, cool protective shades suitable for wear on the Jetsons’ spa

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. In this short article, we will explore strategies for mastering the art of meeting management that can be applied across diverse professional domains. 1.

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Don’t Stop Now! Adjust

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

“We’re thinking we should just postpone this next quarter’s strategic plan update session. Everyone is really busy, and honestly, we’re tired. You know we’ve had these two huge, out-of-nowhere projects come up that have taken over our lives. The team has done great, but we’ve fallen behind on several strategic initiatives. I think it’d help […] The post Don’t Stop Now!

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7 Consulting Business Ideas (Based On Real Businesses)

Consulting Success

Thinking about starting a consulting business and looking for viable consulting business ideas? Entrepreneurial consulting is one of the lowest-risk, highest-reward businesses you can start. All you need is subject matter expertise and an internet connection. But in business, ideation is the easy part. Anyone can give you good ideas. In this article, we’ll show.

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How Pivoting from Music to Technology Unveiled My True Calling

Chad Barr

While studying music in college, I enrolled in a computer software programming class on a whim. The moment I started writing software, I was hooked. After considerable reflection, I shifted my focus and changed my major to computer science. This pivotal decision dramatically altered my career path and future. I quickly discovered that the joy I derived from playing, writing, and composing music mirrored the satisfaction I found in programming and developing new software solutions and systems.

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How To Give Feedback As A New Manager

Girard Training Solutions

Now that you’re a manager, your job is to get results through your team members and guide them to perform at their best. However, many managers struggle to get their team committed to doing their work to the best of their abilities. Why does this happen? Transitioning into a managerial role requires acquiring a new set of skills. You need to become an expert at delegating, build trust within and among your team, learn how to set SMART goals , become a good coach, and master the art of prov

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Why Engineers Should Study Philosophy

Harvard Business

The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understanding the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI. Coding is one of the things AI does best and its capabilities are quickly improving. However, there’s a catch: Code created by an AI can be syntactically and semantically correct but not functionally correct.

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How to improve your meetings

Halo Psych

6-minute read In the past few months, I’ve run several team development days for board-level teams in different sectors. I’m emphasising the different sectors because all too often, I still come across the deep-rooted narrative of “public sector bad, private sector good”. Based on my experience, not just of the past few months, but of many years working across all sectors, leadership teams from different sectors have more in common than not.

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What is an Executive Assistant?

Office Skills

What is an Executive Assistant? An Executive Assistant is someone who provides high level administrative support to an Executive of a company or division under minimal supervision. Their role has […] The post What is an Executive Assistant? appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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From Expert to Trusted Advisor: The Role of ISO 20700 in Management Consulting

Effective Managers

In the world of management consulting, being an expert isn’t just about having extensive knowledge in your field; it’s about becoming a trusted advisor to your clients. This transformation is pivotal in elevating your consulting practice, and it’s where ISO 20700 plays a crucial role. ISO 20700 isn’t merely a set of guidelines; it’s a catalyst for consultants seeking to enhance their credibility and align with global standards.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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Music to Stimulate Conversation Among Work Groups

Harmonious Workplaces

Can music help foster communication in your organization? As some may know, I teach marketing management as an adjunct professor at Trinity Christian College. As the final project, the students work in four teams to develop a marketing plan, which they will present to the group. While working in class, I observed very little interaction […] The post Music to Stimulate Conversation Among Work Groups appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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5 Ways Executives Can Manage Conflict with the Board

Harvard Business

High stakes, strong wills, and increasing uncertainty can make decisions at the top of your organization fraught. The backing of a board can mobilize an organization, but a significant divergence of vision and values may lead the board to stall progress on an organization’s highest priorities — and even unseat a CEO. Executives must proactively and productively make covert disagreements overt and foster a healthy dialog with board members.

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Johanna’s 60 Seconds of Writing WIP for April 12, 2024

Johanna Rothman

My podcast this week is from the speaking book. Enjoy! The podcast: The video: [link] The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s Writing WIP for April 12, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book. This chapter focused on a future vision based on your personal expertise and experience.

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80% Ready: Move

Alan Weiss

When you’re 80% ready, move. You can fine-tune after that. You’ll never be 100% ready, and that final 20% represents most of your labor and is seldom ever appreciated by a reader, an audience, or a client.

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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Enhancing Consultancy Services with ISO 20700 Guidelines

Effective Managers

In the fast-moving world of management consulting, delivering exceptional service is the cornerstone of success. This is where the ISO 20700 standard comes into play, serving as a beacon for excellence. These guidelines are more than just a set the foundation for the delivery of management consulting services. They are a transformative tool that can significantly enhance the quality of consultancy services.

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Consulting Services for Companies Entering the US Market

Business Consulting Agency

For international companies eyeing the vast opportunities in the United States market or those already operating within its borders, the complexities and nuances of doing business in the US can present challenges. This is where business consulting services specializing in US market entry prove invaluable. Let’s look into how international companies can benefit from working with local experts through US market entry services and the advantages of such collaborations.

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How One Marketing Team Made AI Part of Its Daily Work

Harvard Business

In today’s always-on environment, AI tools can help marketers optimize and personalize their campaigns quickly and efficiently. But AI alone won’t yield meaningful campaigns. Impact-driving work requires both human ingenuity and machine speed — a combination marketers can’t fully embrace without daily practice. This article discusses how one team experimented with used AI to complement their creative marketers on various tasks, and how it resulted in their most impactful campaign to date.

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Ep069 Kristin Cummings

Girard Training Solutions

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Kristin Cummings, founder of Virtual COO. Virtual COO helps small and midsize businesses strategize to help their businesses grow. Eric and Kristin dig into how virtual or fractional C-suite team members can help businesses, what a COO’s job entails, and Kristin offers some helpful tips on forming relationships with the C-suite as a new manager.

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Why You Need to Use Case Studies in Sales and Marketing (and How to Start Now)

Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c

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Crafting an Effective Sales Strategy: A Blueprint for Success

LSA Global

Crafting an Effective Sales Strategy: A Blueprint for Success B2B sales success, especially at the executive level, isn’t just about making catchy pitches; sustainable sales success is about formulating a comprehensive and effective sales strategy that resonates with your ideal target clients, is implementable by your sales force, and aligns with your organization’s strategic priorities.

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Refusing the salon of the refused

Seth Godin Blog

This week is the 150th anniversary of the most important failed art exhibit of all time. It was organized by and featured artists who weren’t even among those that had a slot at the runner’s up exhibit for artists who weren’t featured in the real Salon in Paris. Manet didn’t have the guts to join them, so he participated in the ‘Refused’ exhibit.

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Strategic Leadership and Personal Wellness with Rich Horwath

Leadership Vision Consulting

In this episode, we unlock the secrets of strategic leadership and personal wellness with Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute. Rich joins us for an insightful conversation on how leaders can refine their strategic acumen, from the intimate connection between self-care and peak leadership performance to the art of fostering a team culture primed for success.

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What to Do When Your Team Blames You

Harvard Business

When you’re a manager, at some point, regardless of how the circumstances arise, your team will blame you for something that’s making them unhappy, whether you have control over it or not. Being accused by your team of failing them in some way induces a threat state in your brain, impairing your ability to think clearly and triggering a variety of cognitive distortions and defensive behaviors.

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The Art of Remote Collaboration: How to Successfully Whiteboard with Remote Teams

Just because we're working with a distributed team doesn't mean we have to abandon time-tested tools and methods like whiteboarding. Digital look-alikes often cramp creativity and all but eliminate the humanity of shared interactions. Hardware solutions are also limiting and, of course, expensive and immobile. In an increasingly digital and remote-first world, it’s important for us to select tools and processes that allow us to mitigate if not eliminate the above problems.