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Consultant, Contractor, Freelancer - Labels Matter!

Successful Independent Consulting

By definition, we stand outside of the system we analyze, troubleshoot, or design. Consultants are senior-level people, well-versed in the art and science of the domain in which we consult, be that change leadership or system architecture. When you read the definitions of these terms in one place, it all starts to make sense.

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Change Management Series: Lead People Through Change, Don't Just Manage the Change

Clarity Consultants

Change is a difficult time for both organizations and individuals. But luckily, good leadership is definitely achievable, as long as you approach the task with an open and receptive mindset. It takes strong leadership to navigate through disruption successfully.

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Data Can Do for Change Management What It Did for Marketing

Harvard Business

One area so far relatively untouched is change management. The failure of major transformation projects to deliver the expected benefits is a well-documented phenomenon : many change programs simply do not achieve their business goals. A big obstacle is the change management profession itself (of which we are all proud members).

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Dealing with Ambiguity at Work: 1 Tool You Need

Organizational Talent Consulting

An essential part of organizational consulting is helping individuals and teams gain clarity during change and dealing with role ambiguity created by the changes. Applying a RACI template in conjunction with a given change initiative is not intended to substitute for a robust change management plan.

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Building Consensus Around Difficult Strategic Decisions

Harvard Business

When we’re talking about the future, data is by definition incomplete, so we’re often relying on assumptions and personal beliefs. Making future-focused decisions in an uncertain world presents fundamental challenges for leaders.

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Contractor, Consultant, or Both: It Matters!

Successful Independent Consulting

Recently I met a sharp, professional woman with about 15 years of experience as a project manager and change management specialist. For the last few years, she’s been designing and implementing change management efforts for multinational companies. Let me give you an example.

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Use Work Samples to Seal the Deal

Successful Independent Consulting

For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. Many clients don’t understand the difference between change management work and the more complex change strategy work. If a sample isn’t generic, definitely don’t leave it behind.