David A Fields

MAY 14, 2024

Clutter. It’s not just lurking in your basement amidst your vinyl records, wrapping paper scraps and mystery electronics cables. Clutter might also be slowly (or not so slowly) sabotaging your consulting firm. Quite a few years ago, the brainy duo of a neuroscientist and a Princeton professor released this eye-opening article, “Interactions of Top-Down and … Continued The post 5 Distractions Derailing Your Consulting Firm’s Productivity appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

MAY 13, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, mastering lead generation is the lifeblood of any thriving consulting firm. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with Amy Anderson, co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing, to uncover expert insights and actionable strategies for maximizing lead generation success in the consulting industry. Don’t miss out on a power-packed conversation and skyrocket.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 9, 2024

Unclear about what you do and how to describe it? Want to know a secret? All consulting and coaching business owners struggle with this from time to time. Crafting brand messages that clearly articulate the unique value of what you do as a consultant or coach can be VERY challenging, yet it’s crucial for connecting with your ideal clients. Here’s a Story You Might Relate To… Consider the experience of Kamaria Scott.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2024

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test widely used for admissions into various graduate and business programs across the globe. Understanding what the GRE is, how it aids in unlocking master’s programs, particularly MBAs, and effective preparation strategies is crucial for prospective graduate students. In this article, we’ll delve into the key aspects of the GRE and provide insights on navigating this essential step in the graduate school application process.

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Chad Barr

MAY 8, 2024

Last night, Laurel and I had the privilege of attending a captivating presentation by Neil deGrasse Tyson, an esteemed American astrophysicist, author, and revered science communicator. Educated at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Columbia University, Tyson currently heads the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City.

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Consulting Success

MAY 10, 2024

Interested in selling your consulting business? Even if you’re not right now — or don’t imagine yourself selling it for many years — you should learn how to sell a consulting business. Why? Because building a consulting business you *could* sell will help you build a more strategic, scaleable and valuable firm. By the end.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 2, 2024

Imagine walking into a networking event and you don’t know a soul. How quickly would you want to duck out? That’s how social media can feel for many consultants and coaches. BUT what if I told you that this 24/7 networking event could not just be bearable but actually fun and exactly what you need to build awareness about your brand and get clients ?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 3, 2024

In the fast-paced world of management consulting, effective communication is key. As consultants strive to convey complex ideas, strategies, and recommendations, a well-crafted slide deck is an invaluable tool. In this article, we will explore a simple structure that you could follow to break down the layout of a consulting slide deck. 1. The Problem Every management consulting engagement begins with the identification of a problem.

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Harvard Business

MAY 8, 2024

What happens when you have to give a presentation to an audience that might have some professionals who have more expertise on the topic than you do? While it can be intimidating, it can also be an opportunity to leverage their deep and diverse expertise in service of the group’s learning. And it’s an opportunity to exercise some intellectual humility, which includes having respect for other viewpoints, not being intellectually overconfident, separating your ego from your intellect, and being wi

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David A Fields

APRIL 30, 2024

Some messages don’t require a long setup, clever turns of phrase, or revealing frameworks. This is one of them: Do the right thing. With McKinsey making headlines for being under criminal investigation, it seems an opportune moment to examine the ethics of your consulting firm’s activities. Neither you nor other the leaders of other consulting … Continued The post 3 Guidelines to Ensure Your Consulting Firm Does the Right Thing appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 29, 2024

Struggling to scale your service business? This episode unlocks the secrets to transforming your services into profitable packages that deliver consistent value. Eisha Armstrong, co-founder and executive chairman of Vecteris, dives deep into how to productize your services for growth. Learn how embracing a product mindset and specializing in a niche can boost your profits.

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Effective Managers

MAY 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of management consulting, the ability to adapt and customize tools to the unique demands of each project is crucial. The ISO 20700 checklist, a pivotal tool for consultants, is designed with this flexibility in mind. This checklist isn’t just a rigid set of rules; it’s a dynamic framework that can be tailored to a wide range of project types and sizes.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 17, 2024

My podcast this week is from the writing book. Enjoy! I record these in video , too. (Especially since this is a speaking book! The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s Writing WIP for May 17, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book. And then came the dreaded “presentations” or “class participation.” You weren't supposed to just talk to your classmates or to the teac

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Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2024

Imagine a colleague is faced with a high-stakes decision. They’re likely stressed, conflicted, and overwhelmed. In these situations, many of us default to the role of problem-solver. We try to support our colleague by providing our opinion or offering a solution. But to effectively support decision makers in your organization, you need to step back from your own ego and just listen.

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Buzzsprout

MAY 5, 2024

Podcasting can often feel a bit lonely—you do the prep, record and edit the episode, hit publish, and … you see your stats go up. While it’s exciting to see your stats improve week over week, most podcasters are looking for something more personal. A few months ago, we asked “If you didn’t have stats, how would you know your podcast was successful?” on Buzzcast, and the answers all shared a theme.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 17, 2024

Hundreds of articles have been written on strategy, each with an author that presents a unique perspective from years of paradigm-shaking experience. Some even “reinvent the wheel” by rejecting past concepts altogether and introducing an entirely new way of thinking about strategy. After reading the most important of these articles, I have concluded that most of them miss the point of strategy entirely.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 13, 2024

As the CEO of Clarity Consultants , I am incredibly excited about the upcoming ATD 2024 International Conference & EXPO in New Orleans. ATD provides a significant opportunity for learning and development (L&D) professionals to gather and learn what’s new in corporate learning. Our event sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting the world’s largest organizations in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of workplace learning.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 10, 2024

My 60 Seconds of Writing WIP this week is from the speaking book. Enjoy! The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s Writing WIP for May 10, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book. There is no such beast as a “standard” panel presentation.

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Harvard Business

MAY 6, 2024

Leaving a company that’s been your professional home for years, or decades, is a major shift that can feel both thrilling and perilous. In this article, the authors outline six challenges that often come up when making this transition: 1) Ruminating and second-guessing; 2) Feeling guilty; 3) Being afraid of losing status; 4) Needing to adapt; 5) Managing the perceptions of your new colleagues; and 6) Balancing opposing emotions.

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Buzzsprout

MAY 7, 2024

Getting feedback on your podcast is essential for improving and growing your show, and podcast reviews remain one of the best ways to do this. However, despite social media and the interconnectedness of the internet, getting listeners to leave reviews can be relatively challenging for podcasters. In this blog, we'll show you how to get more reviews, how you can leverage them to make your show better, and why they matter in the first place.

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Harmonious Workplaces

MAY 10, 2024

Two things coveted by business owners that organizational development can provide. I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow I-O Psychology practitioner this week. As we discussed careers in I-O, organizational development (OD), change leadership, training, operations, and HR, he challenged me with a question, “What do all business owners need, and how can we […] The post Drive Revenue & Reduce Risk with OD & Talent Optimization appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.

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Office Skills

MAY 15, 2024

How to Create a Chart in Excel Numerical and text data are often easier to interpret when presented in a visual format, such as in a chart that’s why it’s […] The post How to Create a Chart in Excel appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 1, 2024

Are you looking for work, either as a consultant or a candidate? As part of their filtering process, potential clients/hiring managers want to see how you work. That's fine. But too often, the work they want will take you hours or days. While managers think they will get useful results, too often, they don't. And because the hiring manager is only thinking of their time, they don't consider offering you any compensation for your time.

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Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2024

Approaching a conversation about improving an employee’s performance requires preparation, empathy, and a focus on collaboration. Even though hearing the truth about their current performance will be tough and potentially hurtful, it’s a teaching moment managers must embrace to help them become more resilient and adept at problem-solving and developing professional relationships.

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Chad Barr

MAY 15, 2024

Last evening, a young boy rang our doorbell around 8 pm. Through the app on my phone for the Ring camera, I could clearly see him standing outside with papers in his hand. Another solicitation? A kid at 8 pm? It seemed late for a school night. I was working in my office, and the dogs (we have two this week while our kids are away) were barking as if someone was trying to break in through the front, their volume loud enough to scare any intruder away.

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