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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company? Other tips: Benchmark your rate to increase your confidence.

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Why Most Change Programs Fail to Deliver and What To Do

LSA Global

Most Change Programs Fail. Bain & Company reported that most change programs fail. Their research found only 12% of change initiatives they surveyed achieved what the change programs set out to do. Benchmarks reached deserve celebration. And over one-third failed miserably. What’s Going On? Transparency.