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Why ISO 20700 Matters: The Future of Management Consulting

Effective Managers

This standard is not just a guideline; it’s a visionary step forward, shaping the future of the industry. In an industry that spans diverse cultures and business practices, having a common standard is vital for maintaining a uniform level of quality and professionalism.

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Tailoring the ISO 20700 Checklist to Your Consulting Projects

Effective Managers

This checklist, developed by ICMCI, provides an easy to implement guide that covers various aspects of a consulting project, from contracting, through delivery to the project’s closing. In addition, the standard provides twelve policies that are a resource for the consultant to use as a template for the development of clarifying documents.

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The Competitive Edge: ISO 20700 Certification for Management Consultant

Effective Managers

As a recognized practitioner, you commit to keeping up with industry best practices, emerging trends, and evolving methodologies. It’s invaluable for consultants seeking to widen their client base and operate across different countries and cultural contexts. The field of management consulting is constantly evolving.

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Bridging the Gap: From the Consulting Industry to the Management Consulting Profession

Effective Managers

Understanding the Consulting Industry The consulting industry is broad and diverse, encompassing a wide range of services, expertise, and methodologies. While this model has its merits, including flexibility and a wide array of services, it lacks a unified set of standards or ethical guidelines.

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How Disney Works to Eliminate the Words “That’s Not My Job” from Its Organization - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DISNEY INSTITUTE

Harvard Business

Because whether it’s coming from one person or many, it is probably an issue with your organization’s culture. Read More from Disney Institute: Disney Defines Its Corporate Culture by the Actions of its Leaders. How Disney Creates a Culture of Collaboration and Constructive Conflict. About Disney Institute.

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Two Questions to Ask Before You Set Up an Innovation Unit

Harvard Business

Drawing on our findings, we have developed a framework that breaks the Corporate Innovation Unit’s (CIU) role into seven distinct tasks. The framework provides methodological guidance to help in decision making about what to do or not to do to raise the innovation performance of the overall company. Intuit is a case in point.

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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

Becoming a competent and sought-after project manager is impossible without constant professional development. The essays are based on Scott Berkun’s work experience as a project manager at Microsoft, which however doesn’t mean that his guidelines will be useful for software development projects only.