Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 1, 2024

I’ve mentored and represented hundreds of independent consultants and repeatedly I see those with a well-defined niche win more work. Conversely, I know dozens of in-demand consultants who easily pop to mind when a client describes a particular problem. The exact opposite is true.

Exercises 195

Exercises Turnaround Leadership Development 195

Women in Consulting

MARCH 13, 2018

:: A comprehensive analysis of the state of consulting businesses in the Bay Area Yes, it’s that time again. Over the years, it’s offered useful insights into the evolution of Bay Area consulting businesses, such as billing and marketing tool trends, consulting expertise and specialties, structure and operations.

Survey 31

Survey Consulting Turnaround Report 31

Women in Consulting

MARCH 15, 2017

A comprehensive analysis of the state of consulting businesses in the Bay Area. Over the years, it’s offered interesting insights into the evolution of Bay Area consulting businesses, such as billing trends and rates, consulting expertise and specialties, structure and operations. Again, the survey closes April 7, 2017.

Survey 54

Survey Turnaround Meeting Trends 54

Markovitz Consulting

JULY 11, 2017

He describes his “shock and awe” approach (my terminology) in his excellent book The Lean Turnaround , where he takes the company through several week-long kaizen events. To be sure, there is some up front training, but the emphasis is on starting the lean journey with kaizen events.

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Turnaround Fashion Training Training 100