Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 4, 2022

Sure, it sounds fabulous—the ability to be selective about the work you do, have a flexible schedule, escape office politics, make good money—but there are drawbacks. Here are nine things to think about before taking the leap to become a solopreneur. See the point above about erratic cash flow.) How healthy is your network?

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 9, 2024

Some of what we discussed: That managers want agility but do not care about any agile methods or frameworks. The post Not So Serious Discussion About Project Lifecycles with Agile Uprising Podcast appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. : Project Lifecycles with Johanna Rothman. Agility requires a cultural change.

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Consulting Success

MAY 24, 2021

The Truth about Sales & Selling in Consulting with Chris Filipiak: Podcast #188 is a post from: Consulting Success. However, from a business standpoint, it is a practice that consulting businesses should be well aware of. Michael Zipursky is joined by Chris Filipiak, a sales consultant and coach who runs.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 19, 2024

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.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 19, 2021

What Music Can Teach You About Consulting with Gerald J. Sitting down with Michael Zipursky, he shares how he integrates the musical talents he honed from childhood into his career in consulting, helping. Leonard: Podcast #183 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At the end of the day, executive leadership is about power. Power Over" leadership is: All about control and dominance. The use of power is all about control - through having more of it than others and possible use of force, discipline, persistence, non-emotional responses and regulation. The Two Kinds of Power.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 27, 2023

Several people have contacted me recently about “missing” articles on this site. But here's the thing: if the LLMs can steal my intellectual property, what will they do about yours? If you use LLMs to generate code, be very careful about the code you use in products you sell. How did the LLMs do that?

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Consultants' Consultant

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The post About Time appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. Consultants Consultant: This is one of my favourite movies. Reveals the secret to living a lovely.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Research suggests that generalized fears about hiring people with a criminal history — such as fear they’ll commit another crime — are tough to square with the facts. An expansion of what’s often called “second-chance” or “fair-chance” hiring could drive a triple win for the U.S.

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Rick Conlow

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Leadership is about people-first. Business is about the products, process, paycheck and profit. I am also dismayed about the never-ending stories of leaders falling from grace because of the lack of integrity. If you have had or do have a bad boss, you know what I am talking about. I am worried about the country.

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Rick Conlow

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

We focus more on the “what” and forget about the “how” As one forward thinking CEO told me recently, “The how matters.” ” In business it is about the numbers, facts, figures, data, metrics, business intelligence, profits, and results. People and our relationships become an afterthought.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2024

One would think that if you run a traditional consumer business that can’t compete on costs with more efficient competitors, you would want to avoid them like the plague.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

It’s not uncommon for managers to continue thinking about their job, even after the official workday is over. This may involve ruminating about an issue with an employee, trying to think of a solution to a client problem, or creating a mental to-do list for the next day.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

Additionally, consultants can use predictive algorithms, a type of machine learning algorithm used to make predictions about future outcomes. For example, in the field of reputation management, NLP can be used to analyse customer feedback and reviews to generate insights about customer sentiment.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here, the authors offer a primer for leaders to learn about the carbon credit market. However, the voluntary carbon market has the potential to drive billions of dollars over the coming decade into climate solutions. What’s the best way to participate in the market?

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Halo Psych

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Write about any difficult events of the day (or the week) and then note down at least two things you did as best you could, given the circumstances. One thing you can do: Use the A,B,C Technique to disrupt any distorted thoughts you might have about a situation. One thing you can do: This isn’t about avoiding giving negative feedback.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The conversation focused on career transitions, which she believes have a far better chance of working out when people are strategic about them. She was a faculty member at Harvard Business School and INSEAD before taking on her current role, as a professor of organizational behavior at LBS.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But I had just done the same thing Sutton warned about. If, as a feminist, I can fall into this trap, what about the people who don't often think about inclusion? The post How My Mistake Led to New Learnings About My Social Connections appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. Thank you all.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 9, 2024

As DEI work faces increasing scrutiny socially, politically, and legally, organizations are taking extra care to re-evaluate their DEI efforts. Leaders are right to consider change, not as a reaction to backlash, but to work toward a more accountable, transparent, and successful vision of what DEI could be.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Additionally, CEOs need to be vigilant about often overlooked expenses, including infrastructure overhaul, data security, and ethical considerations. Integrating cost control into decision-making processes, utilizing comprehensive monitoring dashboards, and empowering teams through strategic talent management are indispensable strategies.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Discussion of generative AI has maintained a fever pitch since OpenAI released ChatGPT-3.5 in late 2022. Many leaders’ instinct is to provide direction and codification when trying to drive adoption of new tools. This is particularly true in sales, a function rooted in processes, playbooks, scripts, and templates.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 4, 2024

We had a wide-ranging conversation, mostly about management. The post An Illuminating Conversation with Tobias Schlottke About Modern Management appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. I had a chance to speak with Tobias Schlottke on his Alphalist podcast: Episode 92: Johanna Rothman The Pragmatic Manager.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 27, 2024

For members of minority groups, finding their identity omitted in an organization’s demographics forms can make them question whether their identity is valued and respected by that organization.

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Seth Godin Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

People talk about Hobson’s choice as if it’s always a bad thing. A liveryman in pre-industrial London, he rented horses. And every customer was allowed to take the horse closest to the door. Hobson’s choice is no choice at all.

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Brimstone Consulting

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Critical is connecting the dots between sustainability risks and opportunities, investor demands, government regulations, finance, and business operations to think holistically about integrating ESG into every company function. This is where we come in. Download Case Study Building a Sustainability Business Framework.

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Harvard Business

JULY 18, 2023

Getting laid off can be a traumatic event, but a little bit of preparation can go a long way. In this piece, the author outlines four ways to get started: 1) Just as it’s important to maintain your health by getting periodic check-ups, you should also update your resume and LinkedIn profile regularly. 2) Develop a list of your own top values.

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Kraft Kennedy

AUGUST 8, 2023

We collected feedback about the misconceptions around Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and we’d like to take a moment to debunk the myths. “Long wait times and lack of knowledgeable technicians is an industry standard and there’s nothing you can do about it.” You spoke, we listened.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

I posted on LinkedIn on Friday about Tesla’s need to offer a new round of price cuts. Creativity in this situation would ask what should I do about this insight that discounting is killing off our demand? Is it really about the price or is it something else? Want to learn more about this topic? That’s innovation.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

JULY 19, 2022

The post How You Manage Personality Clashes Says A Lot About You appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC. I’m seeing less patience and intentional conversations, and more clipped, curt, and non-candid conversations with managers and their teams. […].

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 10, 2023

The post Fun Conversation with Dave Prior About Successful Independent Consulting appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. .” “Your books always seem to go to the stuff people need.” ” Aha! To paraphrase the A-Team, I love it when the questions come together.

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