Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Let’s face it, not all consultants are created equal. Over the last 20 years I’ve interacted with probably a thousand management consultants, from local independent practitioners to global “big four” advisors. Some are rock stars and some never will be, regardless of their education or what consulting firm they work for.

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The Consultants Peer Group

MAY 19, 2023

The consulting industry is a broad, inclusive term that refers to all companies and individuals that offer consulting services, or sellers of expertise. The consulting profession, on the other hand, refers to the skills and expertise that consultants, e.g., humans, bring to their clients.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 30, 2023

Management consulting is widely known as a highly intense industry. Much is expected of consultants in terms of hours of work, quality of output, and responsiveness to client requests. So, how can one continue to excel in the pressure cooker environment of consulting without losing momentum and sanity?

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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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Tom Spencer

JULY 1, 2022

A manager at Accenture has been known to say that “analysts are often over enthusiastic about the consulting industry”. Knowing the answer to this question is quite important when starting off in consulting because if boundaries are not set, you will likely experience fatigue and burnout early in your career. The bottom line.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 12, 2023

As consultants, we are required and recommended to take notes for the meetings we attend. This seems like a simple task because formal education has forced us, at one time or another, to take notes. The world of formal education, however, is typically parsed out so an individual only needs to focus on one subject at a time.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultants set up customized software solutions tailored to the needs of individual businesses. Software consultants provide the technical ‘know how’ that allows this happen, and ensures that software functions reliably and in a user friendly way. Software is key to the efficiency of organizations in almost every industry.

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Effective Managers

MAY 20, 2024

In the rapidly changing world of management consulting, keeping pace with industry advancements is crucial. ISO 20700 training has emerged as a vital tool for consultants eager to amplify their influence and foster their professional development.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 27, 2024

A cutting-edge, custom executive training program expertly crafted by Clarity Consultants. A Longstanding Partnership for Excellence Since 2013, Clarity Consultants has partnered with this leading financial services company on nearly 100 projects, demonstrating a solid commitment to talent development and excellence in the industry.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 5, 2018

The importance of trusting your motivation, developing habits of effective networking and capitalizing on your strengths to find greater consulting success. Description: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Woolfe, a passionate consultant with a focus on nonprofit organizations in the healthcare industry.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. Betsy Jordyn: Okay. I guess I know what did happen.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

By no means do I pretend to see the future, but I think I can take an educated stab at how consulting life may change once the COVID crisis is over. Many prospective consulting candidates are probably keen to know what to expect. Despite the benefits of in-person meetings, client travel faces two key challenges.

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Women in Consulting

APRIL 7, 2022

Women In Consulting became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization late in 2020, as we announced at that time. TL;DR : This means we serve the larger community of independent consultants with education, networking, and other programs. Women In Consulting Focus as a 501(c)(3). By: Kathryn Gorges.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

You'll learn how to write faster and better, all while educating, influencing, and entertaining your readers. Up until now, I offered this workshop with a real-time meeting component. But even when I recorded the public debrief, some people chose not to take the workshop because they could not make the meeting.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Instead of replacing human educators, AI can augment their abilities by providing insights into learner behavior and performance, allowing instructors to make more informed decisions about individualized support. Looking for L&D Consulting Services? The role of instructors and mentors remains crucial. Ready to get started?

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Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

A strategic issue that many professors face within the university is how to teach in a world when one is both competing for attention in the Digital Age and also trying to justify value-add over other methods that people can use to educate themselves. meeting for coffee, drinks, breakfast, potluck dinner).

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to education and training, it’s no secret there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Why Do Instructional Design Consultants Prioritize Learner Needs? Instead, they understand the importance of their education and are pursuing courses that will benefit them the most. Every student is different.

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Management Consulted

MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. With a name that evokes the Wild Wild West, Gallup Consulting just sounds like a fun place to work. Enjoy reading about the dynamic history and impressive practices of Gallup Consulting. KEY STATS FOR GALLUP CONSULTING. Gallup Consulting Website. GALLUP CONSULTING HISTORY.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 18, 2021

For example, for undergraduates who want to go to medical school, starting early can give them an edge by allowing them more time to find opportunities that improve their competitiveness and by allowing them more time to meet all of the necessary requirements, like the MCAT exam. Consulting. Making the decision.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Consulting is a different ballgame altogether. After landing the job, your focus should not be on trying to consult within your specific field of study. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you did not meet expectations, take full accountability. Accept mistakes as learning opportunities.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 12, 2020

What services do I offer my consulting clients? If so, you're gonna love today's training on how to design consulting offers.that convert. Creating great offers that will attract and impress your consulting clients starts with falling in love with your consulting clients and serving them to the best of your ability.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

She is a seasoned software turned career mentor to aspiring software consultants. On the surface, Jennifer's most logical business model was to start her own software consulting. Jennifer is great at mentoring other people, especially heart-centered, logical women, and equipping them for success as software consultants.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 25, 2023

Consulting is about more than financial return on investment (ROI). Success is fueled by the knowledge, skills, talent, and efforts of individual consultants. As Generation Z comes of age, it is important for consulting firms to understand the hopes and expectations of the newest cohort of graduating talent.

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Comatch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The art of negotiating is one of the most important skills you can learn when becoming an independent consultant. Four Tips to Maximize Negotiations as an Independent Consultant. Here are four negotiation tactics to make the most of your future client negotiations as an independent consultant: 1. Be Transparent. Be Informed.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. When and how did you decide you were interested in consulting? I moved back to Portland and started looking for analyst jobs in banking, consulting, and corporate strategy.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 9, 2017

If you’ve been around the management consulting industry for any amount of time at all, you know how different of a beast it really is to conquer than nearly any other industry. Even if you’ve done a masterful job of networking , you still have to jump through the hoops and meet the stringent criteria of consulting firms.

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ConsultX

AUGUST 17, 2021

Acquiring and keeping Consulting Clients for the long-term creates a win-win situation, and this article will explain why, and how. Fairly obviously, getting clients is critical to the success of a Business Consultant, Coach, or Advisor. Why long-term? We’ll take a quick look at the most important ones below.

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Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. In case you hadn’t figured it out by now, Bates White is a boutique economic consultancy firm headquartered at Washington, D.C. Economics is currently being led by Hans W.

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Jerry Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

She is a newbie in multiple ways: A new college graduate A new MBA A new member of IMC (Institute of Management Consultants) A wannabe consultant. The successful consultant is forever gathering data. How do you take that resume out and convince someone to hire you as a consultant? Lindsay joined the local chapter.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2018

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hello there everybody it's Betsy Jordyn of the Consultants Institute, and I am so excited to finally be interviewing Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success. So you have your own business consulting success. Do you have a consulting background yourself? Zipursky: Oh, wow.

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Comatch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Freelance platforms are growing in popularity, and more organizations are seeing the benefits of working with independent consultants and industry experts. However, as with most professions, all consultants are not created equal. . What are the Qualities of a Great Consultant? . Can they lead through inspiration?

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Increase your billable rates by becoming an educated expert, working your network, and avoiding one major (but common) mistake. Description: I’m joined today by the CEO of Signorelli Consulting Group, Tony Signorelli. His consulting group focuses mainly on sales enablement and marketing, and they have been in the business since 1995.

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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 24, 2023

In the fast-paced world of education and training, the saying “knowledge is power” has never rung truer. They understand that education and training are ever-evolving, and to create impactful learning experiences for businesses, their team must stay on top of this change.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 29, 2023

First, online training is a convenient approach to continuing education in the workplace. How Do eLearning Consultants Measure the Results of Online Training Securing the strongest possible return on investment (ROI) when offering online training to employees is a common goal for businesses. How Does eLearning Help Businesses?

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Women in Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2017

I was there representing Women in Consulting along with fellow member Laurie Kretchmar of Content Marketing Place. It was a day of break-out groups, flip charts and report outs so similar to standard business meetings but different in a transformative way.

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Women in Consulting

APRIL 11, 2013

Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our industry leading peer-to-peer and event fundraising solution, Friends Asking Friends , is designed to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Consider their age, educational background, prior knowledge, and learning preferences. Tailor your content to meet the needs and expectations of your target learners. What topics, concepts, or skills must you cover to meet your objectives? Partner with Clarity Consultants, the Leading L&D Consulting Firm!

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