Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

What hourly rate would you consider low, fair, too high? Field of expertise — Consultants who can diagnose problems and create sound strategies and actionable plans can charge more than those who focus on more tactical work like project management. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Can you ballpark this for me?

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The Management Centre

MAY 29, 2021

Project management is an essential skillset, helping people to scope, plan, deliver and evaluate their projects. Core to great project management is having well defined project results. On our popular Project Management programme we get a lot of questions about results, especially when scoping a project. Policy change.

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Epicflow

MARCH 19, 2024

Let’s dive deeper into the way our new features work. Team Management: A Solution for Software Development and Agile Squads We’re proud to introduce this new feature that allows you to group your resource pool into teams. What is important is that you can reserve this budget for the team on a high level.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. This blog will help shed some light on what to expect and how to prepare for behavioral assessments. However, due to the quick pace of university, you go through the motions without unpacking what you have accomplished.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 5, 2021

Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. This time, the issue comes from a manager with a thorny issue: supporting a colleague who has been treated badly but doesn’t want to make a complaint. What is the issue?

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Rick Conlow

MAY 6, 2022

Managers have many things in common – and some of those “things” happen to be the miserable mistakes they make. A management promotion gives you the title to do a job, but that is just the beginning. Not all managers are leaders, and not all leaders are managers. 4 Miserable Mistakes.

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Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

Data and technologies have become the drivers of innovations and competitiveness in today’s constantly changing business environment. However, according to the survey by NewVantage Partners [1] conducted in 2021, only 24% of companies have managed to develop into data-driven ones. Edwards Deming. Surprising figures, aren’t they?

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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? Then you're going to love this tutorial video because it will reveal to what the true purpose is for the consultant's role and how to fulfill your potential in this role. Transcript. Betsy Jordyn: It's Betsy Jordyn.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Then you're going to love this tutorial video because it will reveal to what the true purpose is for the consultant's role and how to fulfill your potential in this role. And right now in our world, you cannot miss how important this vision is. The truth is - becoming a sought-after advisor isn't a matter of luck or even talent.

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The Management Centre

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this blog Charlie Scott outlines why motivation is important, and how leaders can encourage others. They have the energy and commitment to do what is needed today and to welcome what might be needed tomorrow. As motivation is so important, encouraging others is a key leadership skill. What to celebrate.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The solution lies in intelligent project and resource management. Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry. Increased use of technologies and related risks Industry 4.0

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The Management Centre

JULY 31, 2023

Actually, the very best result is that your team member reports having a great time, they are enthused by learning and want to try new things, and then you see a change as a result. This is the process by which training turns into learning which then turns into change. At worst, the time is chalked up as a waste.

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The Management Centre

DECEMBER 15, 2020

No doubt lots of managers in charities and not-for-profit organisations have had to have some tricky conversations in recent months, and for some managers there are more to come. So: what do you do when the other person reacts badly? This is what they told us: Shock, silence and disbelief. So, what do you do?

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In Proposals Part 1: Why They are a Waste? What spurred my need to write this two-part series consulting proposals? BTW, as of this writing, the new consultant has not heard back from the ‘prospect,’ changing their initial excitement to current anxiety. How do you as a management consultant avoid this trap?

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

What happens when the big-name headliners hang it up? NASCAR’s loyalty program focuses on behavior, not spend: I was wrong: data shows that loyalty programs aren’t as important as I’ve always thought. What did they find: no one had an action-based reward program. Why Does This Matter? What To Look For?

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Nash Consulting

JULY 7, 2022

(AND HOW TO DO IT WELL) By Ethan Nash "Our only security is our ability to change." - John Lilly Because we are living in an increasingly changing world, it has become more and more necessary for organizations to be flexible, nimble, and adaptable. So, let’s take it back to Change Management 101. It’s human nature.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’ve stepped into 2024, it’s high time to learn what trends in project management are expected to shape the domain in the near future. In the era of constant transformation, project managers and business leaders should stay informed of the tendencies that will impact the way they work on projects.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

With LinkedIn and personal websites widely used to promote careers, the idea of independent management consultants having a printable résumé may seem old-fashioned. This article explains why and how a consulting résumé should differ from a traditional corporate résumé. However, in most cases it’s still necessary. Is this true?

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Epicflow

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Wellingtone report on the state of project management in 2021 has shown that only a third of organizations deliver their projects on time and within budget. So, project and resource managers should be aware of the factors that lead to project failure. . Why Do Projects Fail? Let’s dive into these issues. .

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LSA Global

MARCH 7, 2024

The Importance of Culture for Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions remain at the core of many executive team growth strategies. Because the importance of culture for mergers and acquisitions continues to be underestimated. The appeal is quite clear. But 60 to 70% of mergers and acquisitions fall short of expectations.

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Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Managing project portfolios is rather demanding in itself. What are the most significant challenges of project portfolio management in aerospace and defense companies? And how to overcome these difficulties with project portfolio management software? Let’s figure these issues out in the article.

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The Management Centre

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It’s used widely in management development to help managers get to grips with the multiple responsibilities that they need. A lot has changed over the last fifty years, and the situations we face as managers feel increasingly complex. For you to succeed as a great manager, you need to develop your leadership skills.

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Kates Kesler

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

On the one hand we put off dealing with issues that are important but not urgent because dealing with the inevitable power struggle is just too hard. On the other hand, we tend to jump to solving what looks urgent, when a slower approach might be better. Start the change management process. Surface good ideas.

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Epicflow

MARCH 30, 2023

The right approach to project and resource management can really help business organizations to become profitable and competitive even during tough times. The right approach to project and resource management can really help business organizations to become profitable and competitive even during tough times. In fact, it is!

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 17, 2020

What tools do you need? My list of the most important tools: A good microphone and headset so you can hear people, even in somewhat noisy environments, like a home with other people. Here's why. And, my feelings about my looks are why I have an external camera in my office that I use to collaborate. A sense of humor.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

What did y’all think of yesterday’s webinar? Also, I’m doing my first in the new series of monthly webinars on brand management for professional service firms. What does this mean for folks? Why have things gotten to this point? This is why the allocation system in the UK is so important.) To the Tickets!

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Epicflow

JANUARY 19, 2023

The same is true for project management. When you have a dozen projects in the pipeline, you won’t be able to deliver them all successfully without determining what matters most for the moment. How to determine the most important things in the flow of tasks and projects in your environment? Let’s dive deeper into this issue.

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LSA Global

JUNE 13, 2023

Is Your Workforce Ready for Change? Don’t make organizational change any more challenging than it already is. Change management consulting experts know that most workers naturally feel resistance to change. Is your leadership team really aligned on the desired changes? to-1 margin.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 19, 2023

I’m doing a webinar with AudienceView about the basics of brand management for ticket sellers. This is free and we are going to hit on: The 3 questions your brand management must answer. Brand codes: what they are and why they matter. It is one of those business models that felt so stable that nothing could ever change.

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The Management Centre

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

What could possibly go wrong? We all know that risk management is an important part of project planning. Covid-19 has changed what we do and how we do it. Covid-19 has changed what we do and how we do it. Risk management is like a lifeboat in this sea of uncertainty. Step One: Identify Risks.

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Asamby Consulting

MARCH 17, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore what organizational development is and how small business owners can leverage it to achieve long-term success. In this blog post, we will explore what organizational development is and how small business owners can leverage it to achieve long-term success.

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LSA Global

JUNE 20, 2023

New Managers Struggle – The Most Important New Manager Communications to Get Right We run into the same issues when we’re called in to assess people manager performance and potential at companies. Sadly, research from CEB found that 60 percent of new managers underperform during their first two years.

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The Source

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The rollercoaster of the last 18 months has taught us a lot about the importance of thought leadership. We wanted to understand what this group is looking for when it comes to thought leadership content; where they go to find it; and how to develop some winning strategies to catch the attention of this sizeable group of clients.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What is this indicator about? What is resource utilization and why is it important? Basically, measuring and tracking resource utilization facilitates more efficient management of project resources and contributes to higher productivity. How to ensure an optimal utilization rate from the initial project stages?

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Epicflow

MARCH 1, 2023

But despite its importance, resource availability data is not always centralized and easily accessible in organizations, which creates hurdles for effective project planning and resource allocation. It helps respond to changing requirements properly. It facilitates making effective resource allocation decisions.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 1, 2022

However, most of the causes for cost overrun can be explained by poor project and resource management. What causes budget overrun in aerospace and defense projects? . Improper risk management. And the good news is that they can be taken under control. . Unrealistic cost estimates. For example, a great number of initiatives (e.g.,

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The Management Centre

JANUARY 31, 2022

This time, the issue comes from a manager with a very relatable challenge: returning to work after a year on maternity leave. What is the issue? I’m the Communications Manager at a small arts charity. And I’m surprised how quickly I’m remembering my management skills, which is a relief. So no real issues there.

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