Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Pricing consulting services is notoriously difficult, particularly for self-employed consultants. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Can you ballpark this for me?

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 15, 2011

Although I’ve developed a number of blog posts addressing the practice of management consulting, I have spent little time tying things together into a framework of secret weapons of the modern consultant. niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A management consultant is someone who is consulted on difficult business issues. In other words, senior managers come to consultants for information and advice. Whilst not untrue, this is a fairly unremarkable description of what a consultant does. For instance, how, or in what manner, does a consultant give advice?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Looking back to consulting recruiting in graduate school, I always think about how interesting it was that so much of the conversation among candidates was about getting an offer from a top consulting firm. Yet, I don’t remember many conversations about succeeding within a consulting firm after joining. Skills the firm values.

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Business Consulting Agency

JULY 25, 2022

Through consulting services, entrepreneurs and companies can get the right help and assistance. Consultants can immediately get involved and help. Business consultants do not require a learning curve. Consulting services assist all entrepreneurs and businesses. Consultants can help here. It can create inertia.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A bank’s income statement can be simplified into five main line items: Net interest income Non-interest income Operating expenses Provision for credit losses (PCL) Tax Image 1: Illustrative example of a bank’s income statement Source: CIBC’s 2022 Annual Report 1. The biggest swing in operating expenses is likely to be variable compensation.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2020

During both consulting recruiting and the initial months working in consulting, experienced by myself and my friends, the top priority for a consulting career which has been consistently emphasized has been delivering excellent client work. Such activities really do drive the vibrancy of a consulting firm. Networking.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Compensation for your volunteer consulting work is at an exciting zero. Yet for graduate students seriously considering a consulting career without prior professional consulting experience, I would strongly recommend it. Let’s first clarify what volunteer consulting is and isn’t. Making Sure Consulting is a Good Fit.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

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Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

” statement, people will immediately know why they want to work with you or refer you to friends or colleagues. And you’ll instantly stand out among the crowd because the majority of consultants and coaches don’t do this well. For consultants and coaches, traditional sales don’t work.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Watch this tutorial video and learn about the 3 types of profitable consulting courses and how they can amplify your client impact and profits. Betsy Jordyn : Hey, are you a consultant or coach? Transcript.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite? You're a purpose driven consultant , and we want to equip and empower you to do the work that you're here to do.

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 6, 2011

Eventually projects with consultants come to an end. Similar to completion of a good run as an employee of a firm, feelings at the end of a consulting project can be bittersweet. Here are some: Clients and consultants should develop a mutual understanding of how the relationship will eventually end in terms of time of transition.

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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? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? How I Discovered the True Consultant's Purpose (1:48).

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 30, 2020

One of the most agonizing (and least talked about) experiences that keeps really smart people from building the consulting and coaching businesses of their dreams is the fear of not having what it takes. Schedule a free consult with me and let's chat about your business vision and what is holding you back from making it real.

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Jerry Fletcher

OCTOBER 9, 2021

If you are a consultant it is a pretty good bet that you have a profile on Linked In. Use the name you are known by amongst colleagues and people that might refer you. Your title Since most consultants are independent professionals operating as solos (nearly 70% in our last survey) you can call yourself anything you like.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These professionals stand out as some of the best I’ve met in the biz When I worked as an executive or a consultant advising C-suite leaders and business owners, many of them complained about their inability to attract and recruit talent. With more than 33 yrs. This formative experience led to a long career in digital marketing.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Leaders striving for a better workplace may suffer consequences In a recent post on LinkedIn from the Business & Management Consultants open group, a contributor posted, “A manager who challenges the boss and stands up for their team, despite risking their own career, is a true leader.” References Holiday, R. Portfolio.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 6, 2022

Confidence plays an interesting role in consulting. Our customers need to have confidence in us as consultants. And those nuances contribute significantly to the level of success a consultant can achieve. Our work as consultants is created out of our relationships, facilitation, transformation, and expertise.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In that regards, it’s an excellent reference book that belongs on every bookshelf. This is the classic example that probably every consultant has used to demonstrate the 5-Why approach to finding root cause. Identifying the root causes of a problem that prevent something from operating as it should. Type 2: Gap from standard.

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Management Consulted

MAY 7, 2017

Here at MC, we’ve been absolutely thrilled to launch our new series and bring you some juicy insights into the Top 10 Consulting firms in every major consulting city and region around the world. So with happy, gleeful faces, let’s check out the Top 10 Consulting Firms in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

Merging insights from leading consulting firm McKinsey, academic journals, and contemporary cultural references like Ted Lasso , this blog explores the multifaceted nature of leadership to which many, if not most, organizations may wish to aspire. References Allas, T. & People felt threatened. & Schaninger, B.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

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Harvard Business

JULY 29, 2016

You think you’ve found the right candidate to fill your open position and now it’s time to check references. Checking references is often seen as one small piece of the hiring protocol—the final motion to go through before you extend a formal offer to a candidate. Should you ask each person the same questions?

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Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

We just love bringing you good reads, and today our spotlight turns to top consulting firms in one of our favorite cities in the U.S. So here they are: The top 10 management consulting firms in the very global, very dynamic, always-changing District of Columbia! – Washington, DC.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 21, 2018

Recent court ruling likely to impact independent consultants in the U.S. This article was written by Henry Telfeian, a labor relations and employment attorney as well as the general counsel for the Professional Independent Consultants of America, Inc. PICA Inc.). If you do not work in the United States, this blog doesn't apply.

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Brimstone Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

These environmental, socioeconomic and governance variables, collectively referred to as ESG risks, are likely to affect the financial situation or operating performance of a company. The post Here’s what to think about When Creating a Forward-Looking ESG Strategy appeared first on Brimstone Consulting LLC.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 5, 2022

This article is the third of a series of posts on how to build a company "operating system", the infrastructure that functions as a backbone of your most common tasks and daily activities. This activity is typical of people-based business, especially those charging by the hour, like lawyers, consultants and several other professionals.

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Jerry Fletcher

AUGUST 22, 2020

You’ve decided you’d like to be a consultant but you’re not sure how long it is going to continue as a side hustle before becoming your full-time gig. A case in point was a local manufacturer of custom carpets for businesses and boats who answered my question about the hair coverings of the women doing the intricate work in his operation.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

There will be some players that will be way more agile than others and able to capitalize on both important behavioral implications and operational tactics. References: Carroll, Gabriel D., However, there will also be those that look at this as an opportunity. But this discussion isn’t limited to Secure Act 2.0…. See Shu et al.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Many of the world’s thought leaders believe that data will unlock a huge transformation in the way that businesses operate and thrive in the 21st Century. Prateek Natani is an Associate Consultant at KPMG, and completed a Computer Science Engineering degree in June 2020. Data Proliferation. Data Science vs Data Analytics.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Perhaps a consultant can help. Get Your Consultant Before Winter If these arguments against layoffs and for hiring during the holidays still confound you, don’t feel alone. Enter the role of the ethical certified management consultant. References Indeed & Glassdoor. link] Jiang, K., & Messersmith, J.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Take the iPhone as an example, Apple could compete on price with any provider because they operate retail locations, design the phones, and control the manufacturing of their phones. Reference Price Decision: This is a term that refers to what customers think is the right price of something. They control the whole value chain.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

Leaders facing environmental conditions like today without scenario planning will likely either stop strategic planning and only operate in the short term or take too much risk and gamble on one specific future. References: Chermack, T. Organizational Talent Consulting. Preparing for the 2030 labor market. HR Magazine.

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QEmploy

AUGUST 19, 2019

What does an IT Consultant do? An IT consultant’s role is to provide their clients with expertise and practices in order to help them with relevant IT solutions and services. A consultant can also give organizational advice, offer guidelines for sourcing and managing the client’s IT resources. Know your motivation.

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we’ll outline the key steps to start an e-commerce business and emphasize the significant role of business consulting agencies and consulting services in ensuring success for startup companies entering the online business landscape. Are you looking to own your own online business?

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