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I don’t know about you, but I’ve found the way I start a new year profoundly influences the way I’ll end it … so I am approaching 2019 with a mindset of abundance and gratitude. There are 10 days left to get your 2019 BVFLS Practice Development Marketing Plan. MORE
Thanks to Rick Unser for having me recently on his 401(k) Fridays podcast. This interview is geared toward defined contribution plan sponsors and those closely related with this segment of the market (e.g., advisors, consultants, recordkeepers, investment only). MORE
The post MBA Application Deadlines 2019 appeared first on Management Consulted. Second rounds of MBA (Full Time) application deadlines are fast approaching. Of course, early application is always best (before those first round seats are filled) but there are still open seats! MORE
From your clients’ perspective, engaging your consulting firm is an emotional decision. The notion that “people act on emotion then justify with logic” has become clichéd. MORE
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The post Charles Aris: 2019 compensation survey appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Charles Aris is an executive recruiter out of North Carolina that all consultants are Linkedin. They have a great track record of placing ex-consultants in great roles. MORE
The 2019 Consulting Salary Report is almost out! The post 2019 Consulting Salary Report Teaser appeared first on Management Consulted. The Management Consulted report on management consulting salaries is one of the most highly anticipated and widely read articles of the entire year. Our report is the most thorough analysis of … Continue Reading. consulting salaries MORE
The post MBA Application Deadlines 2019 appeared first on Management Consulted Second rounds of MBA (Full Time) application deadlines are fast approaching. Of course, early application is always best (before those first round seats are filled) but there are still open seats! MORE
The post Strategy: Getting back to basics appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Consulting Strategy MORE
The post YES, process AND purpose appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Consulting Projects MORE
170 This is the February 25, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients. MORE
We all want to elevate our brand and get to that next level of success. Anthony Iannarino, coach, consultant, and entrepreneur, believes that everyone has greater potential to make a difference. Over the last few years, Anthony’s brand has grown significantly. MORE
Welcome to 2019, and our annual management consulting salaries report! The post 2019 Management Consulting Salaries for Undergraduates, MBAs/PhDs, & Interns appeared first on Management Consulted. The consulting industry has been evolving rapidly over the last few years. Consulting business models have adapted as firms respond to their clients’ needs for digital solutions, advanced analytics, and AI. … Continue Reading. MORE
Yes, that means you PhDs, JDs, and MDs – Bridge to BCG, McKinsey Insight, and Bain AIC application 2019 deadlines are now published! The post Bridge to BCG, McKinsey Insight, Bain AIC 2019 application deadlines appeared first on Management Consulted. Bridge to BCG, McKinsey Insight, Bain AIC Overview Attention Advanced Degree Candidates! What are Bridge to BCG, … Continue Reading. MORE
Our full 2019 Consulting Salary Report will be out in just a couple of weeks! Transcription of 2019 Consulting Salary Information Promo: Hi, I’m … Continue Reading. The post 2019 Consulting Salary Information Promo appeared first on Management Consulted. MORE
The Top 10 Things You Can Do in 2019 to Grow Your Consulting Firm 10. The post The Top 10 Things You Can Do in 2019 to Grow Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. The whole year is open for your consulting firm to accelerate to new heights of success. MORE
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Business doesn’t always have to be all about the technical processes. It’s also about the people running it. Professional speaker and corporate relationship expert Tony Chatman works with the people side of business to determine the kind of leadership that either makes the business succeed or fail. MORE
One of the great benefits of the 2 Second Lean approach to lean is the way that it gets everyone engaged in kaizen with simple improvements. The genius of Paul Akers’ approach is the low barrier to entry for workers. But as I’ve written about before , the problem with 2 Second Lean is the high barrier to entry for leadership. If leaders aren’t completely, continuously, and passionately involved as improvers and cheerleaders, it just doesn’t work. MORE
Full letter dated Feb 23, 2019 here. Huge fan of Berkshire Hathaway. What investor would not appreciate a 50 year run with a 20% CAGR? The fact that the #3 richest man in the world is humble beyond comparison, eats McDonald’s, and drinks Coke only cements the allure. MORE
You, the consultant, want to earn more money in your consulting practice. You might be familiar with the principles of value-based pricing — but for whatever reason, you’re not applying the principles in your business. MORE
Would you like to know what separates a high 6 or 7-figure consultant who has a waiting list of clients who are drawn to him or her almost magnetically … and a struggling consultant who lives hand to mouth, month to month? MORE
What do you think about raising your consulting firm’s fees 30% or 50% or 100% or more? Does a little voice in your head protest, “No way! No one’s going to pay <insert number> an hour for a consultant”? We’re going to name that little voice and give you an alternative. MORE
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This is the February 11, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients. MORE
How do you know if you’re doing well at the consulting game? Revenue? Client feedback? Those are okay metrics; however, if you look around your office you’ll find a better clue. MORE
This episode is a preview of what’s to come on the podcast in the first few months of 2019. The post A Preview of the Leadership Vision Podcast in 2019 appeared first on Leadership Vision. Strengths 2019 Leadership Vision Podcast Podcast Podcast Preview MORE
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Relationships. The lifeblood of your consulting firm, and the foundation on which 95% of advisory engagements are won. Plus, the more, strong, healthy, vibrant relationships you have, the wealthier you are. MORE
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This is the February 4, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients. MORE
Mark Pierce, owner, operator and founder of E5 Leadership Academy, has been teaching people how to fish rather than giving them a fish. MORE
Generally, the more experience you have as an independent consultant, the more likely you should move from billing by the hour to a fixed fee. At some point you’ll master your specialty and work much more efficiently than others. MORE
It’s easy to imagine your consulting firm’s worst nemesis is a competitive consulting firm, a procurement department, your prospects’ internal staff, or gingivitis. However, the biggest threat to your consulting firm’s growth is much closer to home and much more personal. MORE
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Nothing connects people with brands than stories. Master storyteller and media brand strategist, Robin Fisher Roffer takes us into the power of storytelling to dominate your industry. MORE
Procurement professionals struggle reputationally sometimes with a lot of folks in the business bypassing them, trying to avoid procurement. MORE
A prospect told me recently that he wanted to work with me to bring lean/continuous improvement to his company, but first he needed to “integrate it into his Training and Development” plans. I told him that he was making a mistake, and that he was likely to fail. If you frame lean/CI as a training and development activity, you won’t get the of buy-in and commitment from staff that you need. MORE
“My one job here is to create enough value. Hopefully, they’ll ask me to stick around and do some more work.” That was the statement conversation expert Rob Kendall made about during the early days of his career. Rob’s biggest challenge was the way he communicated with people. MORE
The post Music for Spring 2019 appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Every semester, ask my students what they’d like to listen to as we prep for class. Here’s the play list for Spring. MORE
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This is the February 18, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients. MORE
Consulting Firms in North America, 2019 Edition. Consulting Firms in UK, 2019 Edition. Consulting Firms in India, 2019 Edition. Consulting Firms in ANZ, 2019 Edition. We have updated our lists of consulting firms in key markets: North America, UK, India, and Australia/New Zealand. If you are an aspiring consultant, these lists can help you narrow your focus and target a few consulting firms that are right for you. Below are links to the relevant documents. MORE
Brand attachment is a metric that speaks to the level of emotional buy-in. People don’t just like these brands or these people, they adore them. They have a higher than normal word of mouth or advocacy, and thus tend to spend lower than their competitive set on traditional media. MORE
2019 Related Topics Consultants Mind
JANUARY 25, 2019
The post Charles Aris: 2019 compensation survey appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Charles Aris is an executive recruiter out of North Carolina that all consultants are Linkedin. They have a great track record of placing ex-consultants in great roles.
Consultants Mind
JANUARY 21, 2019
The post Music for Spring 2019 appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Every semester, ask my students what they’d like to listen to as we prep for class. Here’s the play list for Spring.
David A Fields
JANUARY 1, 2019
The Top 10 Things You Can Do in 2019 to Grow Your Consulting Firm 10. The post The Top 10 Things You Can Do in 2019 to Grow Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. The whole year is open for your consulting firm to accelerate to new heights of success.
Management Consulted
JANUARY 13, 2019
Welcome to 2019, and our annual management consulting salaries report! The post 2019 Management Consulting Salaries for Undergraduates, MBAs/PhDs, & Interns appeared first on Management Consulted. The consulting industry has been evolving rapidly over the last few years. Consulting business models have adapted as firms respond to their clients’ needs for digital solutions, advanced analytics, and AI. … Continue Reading.
Management Consulted
JANUARY 3, 2019
The 2019 Consulting Salary Report is almost out! The post 2019 Consulting Salary Report Teaser appeared first on Management Consulted. The Management Consulted report on management consulting salaries is one of the most highly anticipated and widely read articles of the entire year. Our report is the most thorough analysis of … Continue Reading. consulting salaries
Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Yes, that means you PhDs, JDs, and MDs – Bridge to BCG, McKinsey Insight, and Bain AIC application 2019 deadlines are now published! The post Bridge to BCG, McKinsey Insight, Bain AIC 2019 application deadlines appeared first on Management Consulted. Bridge to BCG, McKinsey Insight, Bain AIC Overview Attention Advanced Degree Candidates! What are Bridge to BCG, … Continue Reading.
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Tom Spencer
MARCH 2, 2019
Consulting Firms in North America, 2019 Edition. Consulting Firms in UK, 2019 Edition. Consulting Firms in India, 2019 Edition. Consulting Firms in ANZ, 2019 Edition. We have updated our lists of consulting firms in key markets: North America, UK, India, and Australia/New Zealand. If you are an aspiring consultant, these lists can help you narrow your focus and target a few consulting firms that are right for you. Below are links to the relevant documents.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The Global Energy Perspective Reference Case provides our view on how the energy transition will unfold. Oil & Gas Insights
Consultants Mind
MARCH 8, 2019
The post Strategy: Getting back to basics appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Consulting Strategy
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
You, the consultant, want to earn more money in your consulting practice. You might be familiar with the principles of value-based pricing — but for whatever reason, you’re not applying the principles in your business.
David A Fields
MARCH 5, 2019
From your clients’ perspective, engaging your consulting firm is an emotional decision. The notion that “people act on emotion then justify with logic” has become clichéd.
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Consulting Success
MARCH 18, 2019
Sometimes, it is exactly the comfort that keeps us from pursuing what we really want.
Steve Shu Consulting
MARCH 7, 2019
Thanks to Rick Unser for having me recently on his 401(k) Fridays podcast. This interview is geared toward defined contribution plan sponsors and those closely related with this segment of the market (e.g., advisors, consultants, recordkeepers, investment only).
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Our full 2019 Consulting Salary Report will be out in just a couple of weeks! Transcription of 2019 Consulting Salary Information Promo: Hi, I’m … Continue Reading. The post 2019 Consulting Salary Information Promo appeared first on Management Consulted.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
What issues matter for brands and retailers most in the coming months? Retail Insights
David A Fields
MARCH 12, 2019
It’s easy to imagine your consulting firm’s worst nemesis is a competitive consulting firm, a procurement department, your prospects’ internal staff, or gingivitis. However, the biggest threat to your consulting firm’s growth is much closer to home and much more personal.
Consulting Success
MARCH 4, 2019
Nothing connects people with brands than stories. Master storyteller and media brand strategist, Robin Fisher Roffer takes us into the power of storytelling to dominate your industry.
David A Fields
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
What do you think about raising your consulting firm’s fees 30% or 50% or 100% or more? Does a little voice in your head protest, “No way! No one’s going to pay <insert number> an hour for a consultant”? We’re going to name that little voice and give you an alternative.
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The post MBA Application Deadlines 2019 appeared first on Management Consulted. Second rounds of MBA (Full Time) application deadlines are fast approaching. Of course, early application is always best (before those first round seats are filled) but there are still open seats!
Successful Independent Consulting
JANUARY 23, 2019
Generally, the more experience you have as an independent consultant, the more likely you should move from billing by the hour to a fixed fee. At some point you’ll master your specialty and work much more efficiently than others.
David A Fields
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
How do you know if you’re doing well at the consulting game? Revenue? Client feedback? Those are okay metrics; however, if you look around your office you’ll find a better clue.
Rod Burkert
JANUARY 1, 2019
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found the way I start a new year profoundly influences the way I’ll end it … so I am approaching 2019 with a mindset of abundance and gratitude. There are 10 days left to get your 2019 BVFLS Practice Development Marketing Plan.
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Procurement professionals struggle reputationally sometimes with a lot of folks in the business bypassing them, trying to avoid procurement.
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The post MBA Application Deadlines 2019 appeared first on Management Consulted Second rounds of MBA (Full Time) application deadlines are fast approaching. Of course, early application is always best (before those first round seats are filled) but there are still open seats!
Consulting Success
MARCH 11, 2019
We all want to elevate our brand and get to that next level of success. Anthony Iannarino, coach, consultant, and entrepreneur, believes that everyone has greater potential to make a difference. Over the last few years, Anthony’s brand has grown significantly.
Consultants Mind
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
The post YES, process AND purpose appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Consulting Projects
MBO Partners
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
This is the February 25, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients.
Markovitz Consulting
MARCH 12, 2019
A prospect told me recently that he wanted to work with me to bring lean/continuous improvement to his company, but first he needed to “integrate it into his Training and Development” plans. I told him that he was making a mistake, and that he was likely to fail. If you frame lean/CI as a training and development activity, you won’t get the of buy-in and commitment from staff that you need.
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
“My one job here is to create enough value. Hopefully, they’ll ask me to stick around and do some more work.” That was the statement conversation expert Rob Kendall made about during the early days of his career. Rob’s biggest challenge was the way he communicated with people.
MBO Partners
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
This is the February 4, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients.
Consulting Success
JANUARY 7, 2019
Business doesn’t always have to be all about the technical processes. It’s also about the people running it. Professional speaker and corporate relationship expert Tony Chatman works with the people side of business to determine the kind of leadership that either makes the business succeed or fail.
MBO Partners
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
This is the February 18, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients.
Consulting Success
JANUARY 14, 2019
Mark Pierce, owner, operator and founder of E5 Leadership Academy, has been teaching people how to fish rather than giving them a fish.
Consulting Success
JANUARY 21, 2019
Brand attachment is a metric that speaks to the level of emotional buy-in. People don’t just like these brands or these people, they adore them. They have a higher than normal word of mouth or advocacy, and thus tend to spend lower than their competitive set on traditional media.
Consulting Success
MARCH 11, 2019
Would you like to know what separates a high 6 or 7-figure consultant who has a waiting list of clients who are drawn to him or her almost magnetically … and a struggling consultant who lives hand to mouth, month to month?
MBO Partners
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
This is the February 11, 2019 edition News and notes for independent professionals and their clients.
Leadership Vision Consulting
JANUARY 7, 2019
This episode is a preview of what’s to come on the podcast in the first few months of 2019. The post A Preview of the Leadership Vision Podcast in 2019 appeared first on Leadership Vision. Strengths 2019 Leadership Vision Podcast Podcast Podcast Preview
Cheryl Cran
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Its World Future Day on March 1 2019 and it’s a great opportunity to take stock of where we have been, where we are and where we are going. The post March 1 2019 World Future Day appeared first on NextMapping.
Markovitz Consulting
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
One of the great benefits of the 2 Second Lean approach to lean is the way that it gets everyone engaged in kaizen with simple improvements. The genius of Paul Akers’ approach is the low barrier to entry for workers. But as I’ve written about before , the problem with 2 Second Lean is the high barrier to entry for leadership. If leaders aren’t completely, continuously, and passionately involved as improvers and cheerleaders, it just doesn’t work.
David A Fields
JANUARY 15, 2019
Relationships. The lifeblood of your consulting firm, and the foundation on which 95% of advisory engagements are won. Plus, the more, strong, healthy, vibrant relationships you have, the wealthier you are.
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