The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I started this series to help you discover five ways to raise your consulting game. In the previous blog, Adherence to an Enforceable Code of Ethics , I presented that adherence of an enforceable Code of Ethics would be a major part of this market differentiation. But back to the topic of this blog.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 19, 2024

In the dynamic and highly competitive world of management consulting, standing out is crucial. It’s not just another industry buzzword; it’s a game-changer for those looking to elevate their consulting services to new heights. The Competitive Edge In a field as crowded as management consulting, differentiation is key.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. Consulting though has many aspects – it’s not just about smooth talking. What are the different types of consultants? What value do consultants provide?

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares. You are not alone.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 28, 2017

If you describe yourself as both a consultant and coach, this article is for you. Many self-employed professionals go to market as both. For example: Mary Smith: Executive Coach & Consultant John Doe: Organization Effectiveness Consultant and Leadership Coach Usually there’s nothing wrong with this.

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Perhaps the hardest thing for an independent consultant is not knowing where your next project is coming from, or when. This article summarizes the pros and cons of these options, gives you questions for starting your research, and introduces you to some of the better-known consulting agencies. How do they go to market?

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite? You're a purpose driven consultant , and we want to equip and empower you to do the work that you're here to do.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking about becoming a consultant but not sure what the consultant's role entails? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? How I Discovered the True Consultant's Purpose (1:48).

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Alan Weiss

MAY 14, 2020

The offer to merely help, without talking about “projects” or methodology or fees, stimulates a substantive conversation. Working a productive four-hour day engaged in such marketing is far superior to an eight-hour day working on irrelevant issues, including computer backups, blog posts, social media, and so on.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2018

The consulting industry is a very competitive field with an abundance of highly educated professionals with proven track records of success. In order to succeed and stay relevant in such a competitive field, consultants have to keep their knowledge up to date and continuously hone their skills. Start a Blog. WSO Podcast.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Discipline and patience are two of the essential keys that will bring you the greater consulting success you are seeking. Description: Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. Ron has over 25 years of experience, and he has worked hard to position himself as a truly successful consultant.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The efforts that are on the horizon can go through different iterations as your team works to build on the current crop of projects, align with the organization’s stage of maturity, and set the business up for customer and market demands down the road.

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After talking to some of my consultant clients about the problems with proposals, I took a step to analyze ten websites that provide outline(s) for consulting proposals. At one level these outlines are helpful, particularly for the newer consultant; they can help them think through what might be required to submit a proposal.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Ron, welcome. Thanks for having me.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

In May, we launched the Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online. In June, we launched BBS – our once-a-year program for aspiring consultants to work together, as a group, to be the best that we can be. Last year, 55% of our Black Belts got jobs at top consulting firms. And after all that, even with 1.5M

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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

In our free time, we dream up new ways to effectively equip prospective consultants so they ace the process and get their dream job. Today, we’re pleased to announce the arrival of our Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online , a revolutionary new tool for people who want to break into consulting. The problem?

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Consultant Ninja

MARCH 23, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Friedman Billings Ramsey was hot back in 2005 - boutique investment bank, middle market, a cool FBR acronym. Posted by Consultant Ninja.

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Consulting and Organizational Management

MARCH 19, 2011

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. To Subscribe to a Blog. Challenging Our Own Mental Models Our Growth as Consultants (Part 3 of 3) By Jim Smith on March 19, 2011. Translate This. Guest Writer Submissions. See Part 2 of 3 ).

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The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 7, 2020

This year I realized that a marketing thing I’ve always been good at was not something I was actually teaching to my clients. My first step was to implement this marketing thing even better to fill my next group program. Then I started teaching this marketing thing to the participants of the new program. And it worked wonders.

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PM Alliance

MAY 12, 2023

This is particularly true with digital transformation initiatives, which must often balance the difficulties of long project durations against the market realities of ongoing technology advancements that can quickly change what’s needed (or expected, or available) in a new solution.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

Do you have a consulting website? For many consultants and coaches - both new and seasoned - they see their website as nothing more than an online brochure or resume. You can set it up to act as your 24/7 marketing machine. Consulting Website Objectives. because they're going to be coming to you. Credibility.

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PM Alliance

JULY 14, 2023

Data such as workforce metrics, vendor rates, and material pricing gives your team the necessary background to minimize costs by identifying the right resource mix for each market. This information can be used to develop hiring plans that make the best use of low-cost markets.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 30, 2020

So, you want to start a consulting business? Or interested in taking your consulting business the next level? Most high-achieving professionals at some point in their career dream of ditching the pressure of the 70-hour workweeks and start a consulting business. Why Smart People Start Consulting Businesses.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 6, 2023

Think of the groupthink that occurred at Kodak — successful for so many years until the market changed. If we had assessed their organizational culture at the time, our hunch is that the leaders and the overall corporate culture were not prescient or flexible enough to change with the market.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 16, 2022

From paying extra for expedited shipping to missing out on favorable market conditions, any slip in an initiative’s timeline can have unwanted effects. Marketing efforts fall out of sync. The addition of a new employer can be big news for the local job market. Staffing takes a hit.

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PM Alliance

APRIL 28, 2023

Labor rates and material costs are subject to dynamic swings due to supply chain constraints and market pressures. PMAlliance, Inc uses a team of highly experienced and certified professionals to provide project management consulting , project management training and project portfolio management.

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PM Alliance

JANUARY 28, 2022

Our project management consultants often need to help clients navigate resource challenges, whether during the initial planning phase or after the project has moved into the execution stage. A partnership with an experienced project management consulting team can be a good option to ensure your initiative remains on track.

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Will the developed product satisfy customers and be relevant in the market? Schedule a consultation with our experts to learn how Epicflow can help you deal with uncertainty and changes, achieve the desired business outcomes, and grow profitability. References A Guide to the Phase-Gate Process in Project Management.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2020

Lots of super-smart consultants and coaches (who are new to business ownership AND who have been it for a while) have a hard time writing about themselves. So one of the challenges, all of us consultants face is that we are trained in corporate speak. Don't worry - you are not alone! What to Expect in This Tutorial.

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Consulting Success

DECEMBER 18, 2017

On this session of the Consulting Success Podcast , we dive into the story of this unsuccessful journalist who transformed into a powerful author and speaker. After discovering this methodology, Bob immersed himself in the study of sales and personal development and the applied that information to his approach to sales.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Today’s guest is Mindy Millward, a veteran consultant with over 20 years of experience from Navalent. You may remember my guest Ron Carucci, from episode 21, who recommended Mindy as an outstanding and insightful consultant, and he was right. The Mindset That Wins Consulting Work With Fortune 500 Companies with Mindy Millward.

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Asamby Consulting

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This blog post gives you the comprehensive answer: Why compensation is important How to structure your fixed salary components What options for variable pay are there How to pick the right perks and benefits What allowances are and what to pay them for What long-term incentives are out there How strategy and finance influence compensation Let's go!

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PM Alliance

JUNE 30, 2023

Just one instance of poor project performance can be enough to harm a company’s financial picture, diminish its market position, or create doubt among prospective collaborators and investors. 4: Provide training based on a single, shared methodology.

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Tsavo Neal

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The most common thing that consultants and small firms say to me is that they’ve never generated a single bit of interest through their consulting website. “My website was built hastily just to be more of a brochure, but I want a consulting website that helps generate leads by talking about the needs of my prospects.”

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

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. Where did ZS Associates begin, and what are they known for? In 1987, ZS was employed by a large U.S.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

By reviewing the whole sales process and debriefing the experience with your customer and your team, you can pressure test your sales strategy, value proposition, target client profile, pricing, negotiating, contracting and sales methodology. Three Steps to Learn from Sales Wins. Any changes or updates required? #3.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

The event will allow project managers to earn PDUs, learn from expert speakers during the educational sessions, acquire new skills, master new technologies and methodologies, and network with peers. The conference attendees will learn the insights from the latest PMO research, and learn about new PMO ideas, methodologies, and products.

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