Management and IT Consulting

MARCH 11, 2020

Read this blog post to learn tips about starting or perfecting your consulting benchmarking practice. It is important to celebrate your wins, but you know it is just as important to the success of your company to look more closely at why you won, and how.

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Management and IT Consulting

MARCH 26, 2019

An interview with Natasha Engan, Senior Vice President, Deltek Global Consulting, on the SPI 2019 PS Maturity Model™ and how benchmarking can improve consulting firm’s profitability, performance and growth.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 10, 2024

In the world of consulting, a distinction is often overlooked: the difference between the industry at large and the profession of management consulting. In this article, we explore this distinction, the role of ISO 20700 as a gateway to the profession, and how it paves the way towards certification as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Other tips: Benchmark your rate to increase your confidence. Do an internet search such as “typical hourly rate for change management consultant in [your location].” That was OK though because I was aiming for the midpoint anyway. I was happy, and the client believed they were getting a fair price.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leaders can use an approach called balanced benchmarking, borrowed from operations management, to conduct a needs assessment and apply training where it can be most effective. Historically, the challenge with implementing learning and development programs has been the difficulty in quantifying the impacts on organizational performance.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 16, 2023

What We Know Works – High Performing Sales Managers Ask any savvy sales executive what drives high revenue growth other than having “the next iPhone,” and they will most likely tell you some version of skilled sales managers who know how to lead, manage, and coach their sales teams to higher performance.

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Management and IT Consulting

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

SPI 2019 Benchmark reveals what the highest-performing consulting firms do differently to improve profits.

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Comatch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

More than ever, organizations are using independent experts and freelance management consultants to address critical challenges. In a recent webinar, I addressed some of the typical issues that arise when working with a freelance management consultant. Independent consultants aren’t likely to have benchmark data on hand.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 25, 2019

Characteristics of Asset Management Firms. Most major asset managers are conservative with their use of leverage. There are a couple of reasons for this: Asset managers can see cash flow and earnings fluctuate wildly with markets. Valuation of Asset Management Firms. Price/Earnings, EV/EBITDA and EV/AUM.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 29, 2024

By employing rigorous valuation techniques and industry benchmarks, consultants ensure transparency, fairness, and value creation in investment transactions. Strategic Guidance and Mentorship Consulting services provide strategic guidance and mentorship to startup founders, management teams, and portfolio companies.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Retail Wealth Management. In countries with concentrated banking sectors, the banks will have enough scale and cross-selling opportunities to have their own major asset management divisions. For passive investing, Blackrock and Vanguard are able to get costs very low due to their scale and skill in replicating a benchmark index.

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Makarios Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

In large part because they channel that self-awareness into self-management: effectively managing their emotional reactions to situations, people, challenges, and difficulties in order to bring about the best outcome for all concerned. Rip’s self-management helped everyone who was present. But Rip never flinched. But he didn’t.

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Makarios Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

In large part because they channel that self-awareness into self-management: effectively managing their emotional reactions to situations, people, challenges, and difficulties in order to bring about the best outcome for all concerned. Rip’s self-management helped everyone who was present. But Rip never flinched. But he didn’t.

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Effective Managers

APRIL 11, 2024

In the fast-moving world of management consulting, delivering exceptional service is the cornerstone of success. These guidelines are more than just a set the foundation for the delivery of management consulting services. Setting a Global Standard The ISO 20700 guidelines establish a global standard for management consultancy services.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Do you know your organization’s project management maturity level? If not, it’s high time to change the situation: project management maturity has a direct impact on a company’s competitiveness and business success. . What is project management maturity exactly, and how to define its level?

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BCG

JUNE 15, 2016

For 14 years, BCG has conducted a proprietary benchmarking survey of wealth management providers from all over the world, running the spectrum from small boutiques to the world’s largest wealth managers—and covering multiple business models, from onshore to offshore and from banking to brokerage. See Exhibit 1.).

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Management and IT Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

The SPI 2021 Professional Services Maturity Benchmark Report reveals key benchmarks and business drivers for growth derived from the survey of 700+ professional services firms. One of the many takeaways from the report involves the value of visibility for firms with a growth mindset.

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Rick Conlow

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Good managers are different from other bosses. A key attribute about good managers is that they talk differently than their colleagues, and that adds to our sense of empowerment. 10 Phrases from Good Managers. 10 Phrases from Good Managers. Good managers do this concisely but with passion, not matter what the work is.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

JUNE 9, 2021

Gleb Tsipursky is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts , a boutique consulting, coaching, and training firm that empowers leaders and organizations to avoid business disasters. Throughout his career, Dr. Tsipursky has consulted for Fortune 500 companies including Aflac, Honda, IBM, Wells Fargo, and others.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Bankers do some for roadshows, due diligence, etc but spend 90% of their time in one office until you’re partner-level (this is investment banking; you can expect more travel in private equity and investment management). Relationship with coworkers, managers, and firm. This is less discussed but equally important.

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BCG

JULY 11, 2016

Global regulators, still working to address the legacy of the 2008 financial crisis, are slowly beginning to converge on appropriate risk management approaches for the asset management industry. Regulators’ evolving views in the US and Europe appear increasingly close to those of asset managers. Article Monday, July 11, 2016.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

Why you need a workplace stress reduction strategy Managing long-term stress can lower your risk for conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Take the following six-question survey to determine and benchmark your likelihood of experiencing gratitude. Management Science. The good news?

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 10, 2024

Market entry consultants provide international companies with access to valuable industry insights, trend analysis, market intelligence, and competitive benchmarking. Access to Industry Insights and Trends Staying abreast of industry insights, trends, and market developments is crucial for staying competitive and innovative.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Bank’s Income Statement It’s important to note that banks have diverse product offerings and client types, and the reporting of business lines such as retail banking, wholesale banking, and wealth management can vary between different banks. The interest rate set by the central bank serves as a benchmark or reference rate for banks.

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Management Consulting Prep

MARCH 23, 2020

Management Consulting Resume McKinsey GPA Cut-off Do McKinsey, Bain, and BCG have No … but yes! No they don’t have a particular benchmark for GPA. But… … McKinsey GPA cut-off Read More » The post McKinsey GPA cut-off appeared first on Management Consulting Prep. It is not like “Never hire below 3.6”.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

In management consulting and many other sectors, people spend a lot of time creating PowerPoint slides as it has become the basis for communicating, both internally and externally. Identify and “bucket” the key benchmarked items and players. Benchmarking. However, slide writing is often very challenging. ” 11.

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PM Alliance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With a project management methodology that emphasizes the development of well-informed task duration information, you already have data within your organization that could help trim costs, streamline resource management, and shift your continuous improvement efforts into overdrive.

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Granite Leadership Strategies

JANUARY 29, 2024

Without that as a benchmark, you are just shooting from the hip. Winning companies put a rigorous focus on the customer, the management choices and assessments, the relevant data, developing the important value proposition you bring to your customer, and monetizing that value. Let us look at the anatomy of strategic pricing.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 26, 2024

For example, the Federal Reserve aims to achieve 2% inflation as an ideal benchmark to avoid its counterpart, deflation. Wes Brooks is an incoming Summer Business Analyst at Cicero Group and an undergraduate studying economics, management, and strategy. Most mainstream economists have a strong aversion to deflation.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiency ratio The efficiency ratio measures effective cost management and operational efficiency, and is defined as non-interest expenses divided by revenue. Previously, he was part of the Global Wealth & Asset Management Strategy team of a large financial institution and served EY and Novantas in their strategy consulting practice.

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Killer Consultant

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

But your chances of being the best _firm_ are significantly dependent upon the way you manage their knowledge. There is no way to sugarcoat this: managing knowledge in a consulting firm is f **g hard. How did this benchmark value get calculated exactly? There is Management by Walking Around (hat tip to Tom Peters!),

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Rick Conlow

JANUARY 2, 2023

All lights were off except a spotlight on the presenting manager and the CEO’s reading light. According to management studies, a key reason leaders derail is that they do not communicate well. According to Dr. Travis Bradberry, CEOs and other executives have the lowest emotional intelligence skills of all management levels.

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 12, 2010

For example, should a benchmarking framework be used? Business Development General Management Management Consulting Change Management Management Scorecard Strategy' For many strategy engagements, a lot of attention is paid to the detailed analysis framework. Or will that framework lead us down a path of mediocrity?

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2020

If, as a management team, you're having trouble deciding on the project portfolio, you might find OKRs can help. Now, you create 3-5 Key Results: Create and publish benchmarks to prove Product X leads the category in the next quarter. Someone wants to measure people, teams, and managers as individuals. Which is wrong.).

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Management Consulted

JUNE 1, 2009

International Management Consulting 101 – we discuss what it’s like to work in an overseas management consulting office. Points and Per Se: Management Consulting Perks – discover the non-salary benefits of a life in strategy consulting, including laptops, expense accounts, and Starwood points. Part 1 here.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Third, do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. If you’re not going to raise rates at the beginning of the year, start dropping hints to manage expectations. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year three.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. If you’re not going to raise rates at the beginning of the year, start dropping hints to manage expectations. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50

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