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ISO 20700 and Client Relationships: Building Trust and Transparency

Effective Managers

The standard encourages open communication and clarity in all aspects of the consulting process, from scope definition to project delivery. By adopting these practices, consultants can create a transparent environment where expectations, goals, and methodologies are clearly articulated and understood.

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Want to land a six-figure consulting project? Swipe my consulting proposal template

Consulting Matters

I definitely recommend talking about the situational overview in second person. So they really want it to have an organization design that was set up for efficiency and scale. I might say, if we work on this org design, what's going to happen is we're going to definitely decrease today's cost. You want to have a conversation.

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How to Gain Consensus on Your Project’s Business Objectives

PM Alliance

Reassess your project’s scope to see if it needs more definition. Without complete clarity on what your project intends to deliver, disagreements on the overall objectives are sure to arise and they may hinder your ability to move forward until you provide enough definition to get everyone on the same page.

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How to Tame Uncertainty of Research and Development: Tips on Managing R&D Projects

Epicflow

Some companies can be tempted to apply Agile methodology because of its flexibility; but without proper planning, it won’t become a silver bullet ensuring the successful completion of an R&D project. Applying a phase-gate process can help you address this issue.

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The goal trap for small businesses

Asamby Consulting

Why goals are important The definition and the use of the metrics for tracking company goals should come before formalizing the processes and organization in a small business. In this case, Goals are the perfect way to efficiently coordinate a growing and often delocalized team. Unfortunately, no.

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Major Challenges Facing the Consulting Industry

QEmploy

This point comes down to the efficiency of the recruitment process, which is done through the means of screening and selection. Brokers, clients, and consultants may all have their own definition of these factors. Technology has digitalized and increased efficiency in the recruitment processes. What is a junior profile?

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Why you need a COO or operations manager

Asamby Consulting

Please note: There are one billion definitions out there. The Operations Manager's is usually not as wide or as deep, focusing on a more specific task, either on methodological or functional level. You know that the efficiency and effectiveness in the company could be developed to a new level.