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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies. One way to get over the psychological hurdle is to avoid calling it “sales”.

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If You're a SME Make Extra Money with GLG

Successful Independent Consulting

My colleague Nancy says that someone in an area like talent management may not be specialized enough to get many project requests; they’d do better if they specialized in a subset of talent management like sales compensation or talent management software. How can I sign up to become a Council Member?

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Feedback Loops

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One of the most useful management tools is the use of feedback loops. Tracking your sales team's sales performance is an example of gathering performance data. I have daily business performance metrics going back to 2004. If you want to increase sales by a $1 million, that’s the goal. That’s a feedback loop.

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ZS Associates Firm Profile

Management Consulted

Today’s emphasis is on ZS Associates (pronounced Zee S in the USA) – a premier boutique firm focused on sales force and marketing optimization. Founded in 1983 by Kellogg School of Management marketing professors Andris A. sales force teams. Where did ZS Associates begin, and what are they known for?

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Why You and Your Clients Will Benefit from the Kanban Approach

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Whether their desired result is a more engaged workforce , a better-performing management team, or increased profits, having a robust work management method can help you achieve it. . Work management methods ensure a workplace runs as efficiently as possible. Kanban is a method for managing knowledge work developed by David J.

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Capgemini Consulting Interviews – Tech, Business or Both?

Management Consulted

Gemini Consulting was formed in 1991 with the integration of management consulting firms, United Research and The MAC Group. In 2004, the firm adopted its current logo with the single word name, Capgemini. Random, right? By 2002, Cap Gemini had grown to 54,882 employees and a revenue of 7B Euros. Industries. Office Locations.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

BearingPoint Managing Partner: Peter Mockler. This consulting business unit focused on both technology and management. Shortly after going public, the new KPMG Consulting, LLC management announced their intentions of some aggressive international acquisitions funded by their new IPO. BearingPoint Locations: 17 Countries.