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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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Crafting Your Own Path to Success as a Multi-Passionate Consultant or Coach with Rainer Janetzki

Consulting Matters

From Disney HR leadership to Career Coaching: How Rainer Janetzki created a business that uses ALL his unique strengths and interests Do you have a variety of strengths and passions you want to express in your consulting or coaching business? Does the idea of doing the same thing day after day cause you dread? If so, you’re not weird or flaky.

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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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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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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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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 Create Better Products With Much Less of a Backlog

Johanna Rothman

Do you have an overstuffed backlog the way Jenny did in Create More Success: How to Say No to “Everything” to Say Yes to What’s Necessary Now ? I offered “now” advice in that newsletter. But what about the future? How can you prevent an overstuffed backlog, roadmap, or all those great ideas from interrupting your team from finishing its work?

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Professional Services Contract: How To Close More Deals (Template Included)

Consulting Success

What is a professional services contract, and how might you use one in your consulting business? When you provide your skills or expertise to a client, you must first establish the parameters of the relationship going forward. By setting expectations and clarifying the obligations of both parties, you lay the foundation for a healthy, collaborative.

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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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5 Networking Tips for Introverts (and Anyone Else)

Harvard Business

Even if you’re an introvert who dreads the notion of networking, you can develop your skills to get out there and do it. Research by the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter, a partnership between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, identified make-or-break factors for developing networking skills. They include: the ability to adapt your thinking swiftly in response to changing situations; combating a tendency to focus more on avoiding errors and negative results and instead striving for pos

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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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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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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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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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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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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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When Your Colleagues Have an Outdated Perception of You

Harvard Business

As we grow or change, our identity transitions are often invisible — unless we do the work to help others see our changes. This can be particularly true for people who have worked at a company for a long time. If you’re feeling like your colleagues aren’t recognizing your growth, the authors recommend three strategies: 1) Get clear on the differences between how you are perceived and how you want to be perceived; 2) Let go of work you may still be doing that was associated with your previous rol

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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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Epicflow Implementation Guide: Essential Steps and Best Practices

Epicflow

This guide aims to overcome the uncertainty of the Epicflow implementation process and to help our clients deploy the software smoothly and achieve positive results as quickly as possible. Read further to learn what to expect upon deciding to start your journey with Epicflow, and learn our recommendations for making the implementation simple and effective.

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A (Video) Conversation with Stefan Wolpers About His Scrum Anti-Patterns Book

Johanna Rothman

I had the pleasure of interviewing Stefan Wolpers about his new book: The Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide: Challenges Every Scrum Team Faces and How to Overcome Them. Here's our conversation: Stefan's LinkedIn profile is here: [link] And here is a universal book link for Stefan's book (all the stores in one link): [link] The post A (Video) Conversation with Stefan Wolpers About His Scrum Anti-Patterns Book appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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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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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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5 Strategies for Improving Mental Health at Work

Harvard Business

Companies are investing in — and talking about — mental health more often these days. But employees aren’t reporting a corresponding rise in well-being. Why? The author, who wrote a book on mental health and work last year, explores several key ways organizations haven’t gone far enough in implementing a culture of well-being. She also makes five key suggestions on what they can do to improve the mental health of their employees.

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The blank page

Seth Godin Blog

Sometimes, we’re so afraid of creation that we don’t even leave blank pages around. If your workspace has a hole exactly the size of a creative idea in it, you’re more likely to fill the hole. When we decrease the number of steps to begin creating, and increase the expectation that something is going to arrive, it’s far more likely to happen.

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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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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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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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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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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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Them or us?

Seth Godin Blog

What kind of culture will we build? At work, in our community, online? Compliance Quality Inquiry Inclusion Consumption Possibility and/or Fear Each of us builds culture every time we interact with anyone else. Opting out isn’t possible, all we can do is decide what sort of impact and contribution we’re each going to make. It’s tempting to say, “they” build culture, and to see that some have far more leverage than others.

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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.