David A Fields

OCTOBER 13, 2014

A question I was asked: You recommend speaking, but it doesn’t seem like high-level executives attend conferences. What would your answer be to this consultant? Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value benefits Consultative selling context discussions Marketing positioning.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. Remember that all consultants are doing these video conferences with their clients right now. Technical Setup.

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

How do you know if you’re doing well at the consulting game? Somewhere nearby, you probably have a stack of business cards from people you met at conference or trade show or similar event. The post How to Know if You’re Successful at Consulting appeared first on David A. Client feedback? Who’s In … Continued.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 25, 2020

I've spoken professionally at conferences for 25 years. I asked these people if they could imagine three other alternatives that do not include me self-censoring my conference inclusion. Conferences don't always take my proposals. Yes, as a potential speaker, you need to show conferences you can offer value. I enjoy it.

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David A Fields

JULY 4, 2014

A question I was asked: I was just at a conference and met a lot of people. What would your suggestion be to this consultant? You can see more discussion of this question by joining the Solo Consultants’ Network on LinkedIn. You can see more discussion of this question by joining the Solo Consultants’ Network on LinkedIn.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you tell people you are a consultant, many of them will not understand that you are an independent professional in business for yourself. Many people who call themselves consultants are employees of large global firms like Accenture, and others perform temporary assignments through a staffing agency. We are our own boss.

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IMC USA

MARCH 15, 2017

Register Today for the 2017 IMC USA Consulting Conference! I am pleased to announce the IMC USA 2017 Annual Consulting Conference: Building Your Practice and Adding Value for Clients. The conference dates are October 20-22 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead Hotel. About the Conference.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 6, 2020

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. Remember that all consultants are doing these video conferences with their clients right now. Technical Setup.

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David A Fields

JULY 4, 2014

A question I was asked: I was just at a conference and met a lot of people. What would your suggestion be to this consultant? We met at the XYZ conference last week. Consultants Creating Value Positioning Relationships adding value benefits Connections Marketing positioning positioning. What has worked for you?

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 9, 2020

I'm delighted to announce I published the Conference Proposal book! I collated all the conference proposal posts into a book. See Write a Conference Proposal the Conference Wants and Accepts. The post Announcement: Conference Proposal Book is Available appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

You want to present a talk, workshop, experience report at a conference. (Or, Decide which conference(s) to propose your content. I got the idea for this series from Chris Murman's talk at Agile 2019 and from all my shepherding for the Agile 20xx and XPxx conferences. (If About Conference Proposals. Not for work.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

If your conference proposal has a speaking experience field, use that field to explain your expertise, authority, and credibility. These fields help the potential audience realize your session is the one they must attend, out of the entire conference. I want to be the reason people come to a conference. Am I always?

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Conference proposals always have a short abstract. Some conferences, such as the Agile 20xx conferences, also have “Information for the Program Team.” When you go to conferences, what makes you consider a session? You might think the people going to the conference are your audience. Start Your Abstract.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

While consultants do need strong analytical skills, the latter half of this saying holds true; you need to network. As any aspiring management consultant knows, networking is both an art and a science. A common adage within business states that “it’s not about what you know, but who you know”.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Every conference proposal seems to be a little different. The one part every conference requests is the type of session. Not all conferences want all possible session types. In my experience, many conferences offer the opportunity for lightning talks and Pecha Kuchas once they accept your main presentation.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 22, 2018

For Michael Brenner, going out on his own and become a consultant literally had people and mentors pushing him in that direction. Michael is the CEO of his own company called Marketing Insider Group where they do marketing consulting, leadership coaching, and keynote speaking for conferences and brands all over the world.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 31, 2018

I'm a shepherd for the XP2019 and Agile2019 conferences. If you're trying to write a proposal for a conference or have an agile story you want to tell, consider framing the story this way: Start with the problems. Whatever you write for a conference proposal, start with the problems. I love reading experiences. Don't be coy.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Think about a conference presentation you enjoyed. Here are two things that have been true for me in my 25 years as a professional speaker: I can't depend on anyone evaluating my session for the conference to understand what I mean. And, some conferences are so impressed with themselves that they love jargon.

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Leadership Vision Consulting

APRIL 10, 2022

Join us on Saturday, June 11th for the Flourishing in Strengths Conference and refresh your connection to your talents through an interactive day steeped in growth and encouragement. The post Learn about the Flourishing in Strengths Conference appeared first on Leadership Vision.

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IMC USA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Consult-Con 2018 takes place on October 5-7, 2018, at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California. Dr. Tony is an award-winning speaker who delivers college-level lectures in a comedy store format guaranteed to inform and entertain ,” says Conference Chair Henry DeVries. “

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

Networking with industry professionals is a key strategy for anyone looking to break into the consulting field. Building relationships with experienced consultants and other industry experts can help you gain valuable insights into the profession, learn about job opportunities, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 13, 2020

The Association for Strategic Planning will be hosting their annual conference in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia for 2020.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

One of my biggest fears when I first gained an interest in consulting was that I was simply ineligible as a non-business student. Breaking into the consulting industry with a non-business degree can be challenging as a sizeable portion of hires are from top business schools, but non-business hires are on the rise.

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IMC USA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

. — September 24, 2018 — Former FBI agent, speaker and author John Iannarelli is the Saturday morning keynote speaker for its annual international consulting conference, “ Consult-Con 2018: Fearless Consulting in Disruptive Times ” ( www.imcusaconference.org ).

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then I read Lorin Hochstein's brilliant assessment in On productivity metrics and management consultants. All of us consultants can do the same. And I argue, those of us who are successful consultants—that's the point of our IP. Speaking possibilities: Give public talks at conferences and meetups.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 24, 2016

There were about fifteen of us—three from my team and a dozen client personnel—in a conference room at the headquarters of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. I brought two, contract consultants in to prep and attend the meeting.) The meeting was long. Lively, but grueling. Since a meaningful portion […].

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

This is the first of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will provide a basic introduction to AI as it relates to the consulting industry and explore some key concepts and applications that every consultant should be familiar with.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This is the fifth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 20, 2020

Today, Michael Zipursky chats with Jennifer Brown of Jennifer Brown Consulting about running her multi-million-dollar consultancy and working with clients like Adobe, Samsung, and Coca-Cola, to name a few. Scaling A Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Firm With Jennifer Brown: Podcast #122 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 30, 2015

Take responsibility for getting the most value out of the next conference you attend. By planning ahead and thinking strategically, a conference can generate sales, increase business, improve vendor relationships and initiate strategic partnerships. Five Reasons to Go to a Conference. Before the Conference.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

This is the fourth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will explore three powerful AI-powered tools, and some of the ways that these tools can be used to improve the work of consultants.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 1, 2024

Since I ran that conference, I gave myself the last possible time slot on Friday morning. Everyone was leaving the conference, and some people left my talk early so they could manage their travel. Sure, the conference had gone well, but this was my first talk offering content from my new book.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2023

This is the third of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. After all, if machines are capable of many of the tasks that we currently rely on humans to do, what role will flesh-and-blood consultants play in the future? This is where consultants can play a critical role.

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This article elucidates the pivotal role played by US business consultants in assisting foreign companies with their market entry endeavors, highlighting the invaluable support and enhanced success prospects provided by localized US market entry consulting services offered by the Business Consulting Agency.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

This is the seventh of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. Since AI systems can perform much of the data collection and analysis, consultants must bring higher level skills to the table, such as interpretation, effective problem solving, and clear communication.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 14, 2023

This is the sixth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will explore some of the ethical implications of AI in consulting, and discuss potential ways to address these concerns. For example, consider the use of AI in financial consulting.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

This is the second of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. While AI algorithms can help clients understand complex business problems, they will also bring about disruptive change, which will be felt throughout the consulting industry.

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