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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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Pricing consulting services is notoriously difficult, particularly for self-employed consultants. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Can you ballpark this for me?

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Makarios Consulting

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Even change that is for the better is never “bump-free,” as we discussed in a previous blog. But what about a change you assume will be received as good news but – to your complete surprise – is viewed as bad news? Accept that what you thought was going to be good news has been received as bad news. Change is not easy.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 31, 2018

How can other self-employed consultants become wealthy too? Reflecting on my years as an independent consultant, I’ve boiled it down to five keys to success. Five Steps to Becoming a Millionaire Consultant 1. Subcontractors to an agency or consulting firm are usually paid about 65% of what they are worth. But I digress.)

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2023

This means being kind to yourself and acknowledging that burnout is a real issue that affects many consultants, coaches, and business owners – and high-achievers in general. For me – MAJOR life changes were going on at the same time. I realized it was time for me to do the same. So here it goes! Hi, I’m Betsy.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

SMEs represent the overwhelming majority of global business activity, and are the world’s main source of job creation and economic growth. For example, McDonalds can produce hamburgers, French fries and salads at a lower average cost than it would cost to produce any of these goods separately. burgers, fries, sundaes and salads).

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Include a basic project plan in your consultancy proposal. Here’s what to cover.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

in Case Interviews , Management Consulting. THE guesstimate question is a usual type of question that you can expect to be asked when interviewing for a position at a consulting firm. Assume no major power outages or other disruptions in infrastructure or societal views to pregnancy, teen pregnancy, women in workplace etc.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

MAY 7, 2018

When you first start out as a consultant the prospect of having to sell your services can be daunting. And if you think this is something that only affects you, then you might be surprised to hear that a lot of my Solo Consultant Masterclass students have been in the same boat. Talk to people. Develop a brand. But now it’s important.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 6, 2012

If banks have engaged in collusive behaviour to manipulate LIBOR, then this is a serious cause for concern. Bremmer highlights the importance of LIBOR by explaining that it is “a key benchmark rate that affects the price of $350 trillion worth of securities and loans around the world.” How concerned should we actually be?

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Makarios Consulting

MAY 2, 2023

This speech is considered one of the major turning points of the Civil Rights Movement. Inspire a Shared Vision “Inspire a Shared Vision” is the second in our blog series about The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® that James M. Lots of leaders are good at envisioning the future. My vote is for “inspiring.”

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. I know that when you’re new to consulting this can feel uncomfortable, and I see many people avoid it and just soldier on. Your current projects are going well.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 21, 2022

Whether you are an undergraduate social sciences major, an MBA candidate, or a doctorate engineer, it is never too early to start networking. If your great uncle twice removed is a consultant at BCG, then obviously he might be able to help you land an internship. Start with Family Connections.

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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.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

MAY 7, 2018

When you first start out as a consultant the prospect of having to sell your services can be daunting. And if you think this is something that only affects you, then you might be surprised to hear that a lot of my Solo Consultant Masterclass students have been in the same boat. Talk to people. Develop a brand. But now it’s important.

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Tsavo Neal

AUGUST 14, 2020

I want my personal branding to position me as an expert in personal websites and consultant websites. Which is better, freelancing or blogging? Which is better, freelancing or blogging? Blogging is better. Do freelancing (and consulting, too) so you can get clients and sustain yourself. It depends on your goals.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Include a basic project plan in your consultancy proposal. Here’s what to cover.

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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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Nash Consulting

MAY 21, 2024

Mastering Post-Training Sustainability: Strategies to Maintain Organizational Change By Nash Consulting Successfully planning and implementing robust training in an organization isn’t a small feat. The conclusion of the training can feel like a major victory lap. And we become a culture of resistance. How does it align with our values?

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The Management Centre

MARCH 24, 2023

Everyone we meet wants feedback, but the vast majority say they don’t get enough. In this blog, we’re going to explore why it can be so hard to give constructive feedback, and how to overcome these obstacles. In this blog, we’re going to explore why it can be so hard to give constructive feedback, and how to overcome these obstacles.

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The Management Centre

JULY 28, 2023

In this blog, Director, Laura Slater looks at common problems with projects, and gives an overview of =mc ’s approach to Project Rationale. If you would like to know about the other 5 elements in the model, find out more on our Project Management training programme or speak to one of our consultants about in-house training.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. As an advanced degree student, I will share my experiences applying for jobs with an engineering Ph.D.

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Alan Weiss

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

I’m always asked in my sessions how valuable social media are for marketing consulting/coaching services to corporations. If you look at the work of Jonah Berger at Wharton and others, you’ll find that the vast majority, upwards of 80%, of such decisions are made on the basis of peer-to-peer referral. They ask each other.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. I know that when you’re new to consulting this can feel uncomfortable, and I see many people avoid it and just soldier on. Your current projects are going well.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 15, 2018

On this episode, Stuart shares the number one consulting success truth — your network is your biggest marketing tool. He shares lessons he has learned, mistakes he commonly sees consultants make, and some of the ways that he has scaled his business for growth without hiring unnecessarily.

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 26, 2010

It is atypical for me to write a book review for this blog, but Nilofer Merchant’s “ The New How: Creating Business Solutions Through Collaborative Strategy ” is very respectable contribution to both audiences of this blog and the process of strategy development in general. As she writes, “One person’ strategy is another’s tactics.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 12, 2018

Achieving real consulting success starts with your discipline, your conversations, and your commitment to making positive change. Description: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jon DeWaal, a life transition specialist who helps people work through the personal side effects of making major life transitions.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2020

About Us: I'm Betsy Jordyn and my business development firm builds strong and powerful brands for remarkable consultants and coaches and their unique strengths. Links: Kelly's blog: www.lifeinthehoneywagon.com. Links: Kelly's blog: www.lifeinthehoneywagon.com. Connect on Social Media: Betsy Jordyn = [link]. I’m so excited.

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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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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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Jacq Hackett Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

If your small business is a consultancy practice, then you’ll very likely be working in a project-based environment – pitching for and conducting short-medium term projects. Managing project scope is one of those tricky issues that tends to keep consultants up at night. This is normal, and there are often good reasons to change tack.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 4, 2017

Tax season is probably the most important time for independent consultants to think like business owners. Sole proprietors qualify for deductions too, even if you only consult part time. This especially means being smart about how we handle our money. This article touches on the first and explores the second in depth.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Long-term strategies in marketing and networking offer the greatest rewards for the most successful consultants. Description: Today’s guest is Mindy Millward, a veteran consultant with over 20 years of experience from Navalent. This can create a host of problems for consultants like you that are trying to make change happen.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

I’ve been asked to teach a course in applied brand strategy to executive MBAs at a major business school This means that I need to plan for the class and the things I want to teach MBA students. The basics of market research if you want a good starting point. That’s this page. Bookmark this spot!

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Consulting and Organizational Management

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. To Subscribe to a Blog. Consultant — What’s Your Natural Approach to Gathering and Processing Information? A major challenge can be how to explain their choices to others.

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Tsavo Neal

JULY 1, 2019

In part 1 , you installed Google Analytics on your consulting website. In part 3 , you created your Consulting Website Performance dashboard. Now, in part 4, you’ll use this data to make better marketing decisions and improve your consulting website. . EXAMPLE : My top-performing blog post was 22 Best Consultant Websites. .

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PM Alliance

JANUARY 20, 2023

Even those with assigned desks may have less personal attachment to them, since the majority of their job duties are carried out remotely. Savvy groups are increasingly turning to their partner network for tasks that are no longer a good fit for end users.

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