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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. The chaos has changed the way the consulting process is carried out but the end goal of providing reliable solutions to clients has remained the same. Lack of physical engagement with clients has added challenges.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Whatever the case may be, you might find yourself with some time before you begin consulting. This article is not discouraging taking some necessary time off to rest, relax, and recuperate. You did it!

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Strategies for Managing your time and boundaries

Brimstone Consulting

At the same time, with nowhere to go and much to adjust to, many people have canceled not just their travel reservations, but their time off as well. The complexities and systemic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic have made managing time and boundaries more challenging than ever.

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Scheduling Meetings Effectively When You’re Self-Employed

Harvard Business

It’s important for all professionals to use their time efficiently. In the early days of my marketing strategy consulting business, when I had clients on retainer with whom I met every week, an in-person meeting took a full half-day: 90 minutes (with occasional spillover), plus 45 minutes of travel time on either end.

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