Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Fine-Tune Descriptions: When using ChatGPT for job descriptions or client-facing documents, pay attention to language nuances. Use prompts like "Generate ideas for improving client engagement" or "Brainstorm innovative strategies for project XYZ." Tailor descriptions to avoid unintended biases. The free version of ChatGPT (GPT-3.5)

Productivity 195

Productivity Consulting Tools Efficiency 195

Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2022

What is the market segment or industry of your ideal client? For example, start-ups, middle-market, or global companies? Write your text in a word document first to catch spelling errors and basic grammar mistakes. You can add bells and whistles later as your business grows (a nice logo, SEO, a content marketing strategy, etc.).

Industry 370

Industry Examples Marketing Engineering 370

Tom Spencer

MAY 3, 2024

As consultants strive to convey complex ideas, strategies, and recommendations, a well-crafted slide deck is an invaluable tool. Define the key elements, market conditions, or internal dynamics that are contributing to the existing state of affairs. This could include market uncertainties or internal inefficiencies.

Consulting 88

Consulting Analysis Data Benchmarking 88

LSA Global

AUGUST 2, 2022

Do You Need to Upgrade Your Strategy? To succeed, we believe that it’s time to rethink and upgrade your strategy to meet the current and future challenges. Upgrade Your Strategy by Consistently Updating the Strategic Context When it comes to successful strategy execution, context matters. 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Strategy.

Strategy 36

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Talent 36

Kai Davis

JULY 23, 2021

One common objection that crops up when someone starts to contemplate ditching the proposal, launching a roadmapping service ( [link] ), and selling strategy is: “I don’t know if I can sell strategy. See, barring some exceptions, you shouldn’t attempt to sell strategy to everyone for everything. Which, fair objection.

Strategy 52

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Business Consulting Agency

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Consultants assist entrepreneurs in developing comprehensive and strategic plans, outlining the vision, mission, target market, competition analysis, and financial projections. This foundational document becomes a roadmap for the entrepreneurial journey. This financial roadmap is essential for sustainable growth.

Consulting 52

Consulting Efficiency Financial Operations 52

Chad Barr

JANUARY 3, 2024

Identify the strategies and actions that led to these outcomes. Strategies and Action Plan Formulate detailed strategies and action plans with timelines and accountability mechanisms. Strategies and Action Plan Formulate detailed strategies and action plans with timelines and accountability mechanisms.

Tools 52

Tools Strategy Strategy Strategy& 52

Granite Leadership Strategies

MARCH 8, 2024

Pricing Process The number one habit that most winning companies have is a bona fide documented pricing process. Too many companies guess at the price objective make an emotional guess, or simply get budget information that does not take competition, market conditions, or past historical trends into account in determining the analytical goal.

Government 52

Government Analysis Exercises Trends 52

Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2017

For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. Many clients don’t understand the difference between change management work and the more complex change strategy work. Potential clients aren’t likely to use the documents without you but don’t tempt them.

Intellectual Property 150

Intellectual Property Interviews Analysis Media 150

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2021

As a corporate strategy professional, I execute and coordinate all of the key activities of the firm that span multiple business units and functions. Q = “Should we revisit our growth strategy and consider inorganic means of achieving growth?”. Construct your question as a logical extension of the conflict. Answer (A).

McKinsey 88

McKinsey Construction Trends Industry 88

Asamby Consulting

JULY 13, 2022

A simple example is your company's strategy. Quicker adaption to changing markets or customer behavior. Alternatively, you test two different versions of something agains each other to understand to which one the market responds better. One of our clients calls this the documentation-first culture. And first and foremost.

Training 98

Training Training Culture Process Improvement 98

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

Governance is the backbone of any organization Governance shapes an organization’s strategies, policies, and decision-making processes. Cloud-based document sharing systems like Google Drive and Dropbox can provide seamless and remote access to documents. Predictive analytics can enable proactive risk management.

Government 78

Government Efficiency Tools Meeting 78

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Many strategy execution processes fail because the firm does not have something worth executing. The strategy consultants come in, do their work, and document the new strategy in a PowerPoint presentation and a weighty report. Many so-called strategies are in fact goals. The Gap Between Strategy and Execution.

Strategy 53

Strategy Strategy Strategy& System 53

Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

Hypothesis-based Problem-Solving Approach The hypothesis-based problem solving (HBPS) approach is a framework used in strategy consulting to develop insights and recommendations based on a structured, evidence-based process. This might include financial data, market research, or customer feedback. The HBPS process has five key steps.

Data 78

Data Analysis Financial Interviews 78

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

That order was never fulfilled, but leaked documents on Monday showed just how close Kiev came to a bloodbath that could have far exceeded the 100 deaths that occurred in clashes with police and snipers in downtown Kiev last week. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.'

Financial 71

Financial Government Video Media 71

Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s how you promote yourself and “go to market.” In your email signature On your business card On your résumé At the top of your LinkedIn profile On your blog and/or website On your Twitter profile On your letterhead and document templates Be consistent: use the same wording across all mediums. It’s about your reputation.

Consulting 296

Consulting Advertising Survey Examples 296

Business Consulting Agency

JULY 20, 2023

The journey of launching a business startup is a thrilling endeavor filled with promise, innovation, and the potential to carve out a unique space in the market. Step 1: Ideation and Market Research The journey begins with a spark of inspiration—a novel idea that has the potential to address a need or solve a problem in the market.

Operations 52

Operations Efficiency Consulting Marketing 52

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If your boss needs to create a marketing plan, offer to do the first draft for her. The hardest part of developing a marketing plan is the thinking that goes into it. As you write your API, you notice there are no set standards for how the API should be written and how the code should be documented. First Name *.

Software 111

Software Engineering Meeting Development 111

Chad Barr

AUGUST 17, 2022

I committed to publish succinct articles on a weekly basis that would help my clients improve their web presence (strategy, content, and marketing) and their lives. Here are my top 25 lessons learned: Sit down, open a blank word document, and start writing. I am proud to announce that today’s newsletter is number 500!

Video 98

Video Media Course System 98

Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They get super aspirational in their marketing, thinking that they will attract clients who want to create purpose-driven, people-centered organizations. It's going beyond what is documented on the org chart and approaching your consultant similarly to a doctor's approach to a patient. The people strategy is about the WHO.

Consulting 156

Consulting System Sales Meeting 156

Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 20, 2012

Often these techniques for addressing obstacles are passed down through mentorship or peer exchanges, and as such, these techniques are less documented. For example, suppose a manager wants to adapt a software product for an adjacent customer market. The Associations Versus Strategic Approach – Strategy ideally comes before tactics.

Management 225

Management Consulting Groups Development 225

Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Literally create a document titled “Rate Policy” and write down what rates you charge for what services. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50

Policies 195

Policies Benchmarking Examples Consulting 195

Progressus

AUGUST 29, 2023

Let’s delve into how a robust project accounting strategy can revamp project management, enhance forecast precision, and uplift profitability. For companies where projects are the heartbeat, sales, marketing, and client servicing are the vital vessels supporting this heartbeat.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Financial Sales Operations 52

Tom Spencer

JUNE 16, 2023

One method or idea might belong to marketing, another one to human resources. They may also have good ideas, strategies, approaches, and technologies that you could benefit from. This can ensure that the product actually meets the needs and expectations of the target market. Without execution, ideas are worthless.

How To 78

How To Healthcare Knowledge Base Productivity 78

Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 2, 2010

Business plans can often take the form of workshop sessions and Powerpoint documents as opposed to a traditional textual Word document. Key goals of the document are to establish trust with prospects, enable the investment idea to be shared via networks, and persuade people of the merits of an investment opportunity.

Case Interview 150

Case Interview Sales Tools Development 150

Business Consulting Agency

JULY 13, 2023

Their deep understanding of market trends, best practices, and emerging technologies empowers businesses to make informed decisions that drive innovation and competitive differentiation. Business consultants collaborate with organizations to craft robust strategies that navigate market shifts and capitalize on opportunities.

Consulting 52

Consulting Deloitte Efficiency Methodologies 52

Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 1, 2011

Here are a couple of examples of “painting the ends of the spectrum”: Trying to hone in on a direction related to strategy – In discussions with a client, framing the discussion by saying something to the effect of, “On the one spectrum, we can focus on simply reviewing the documents to make sure all parties understand.

Sales 247

Sales Consulting Leadership Research 247

Business Consulting Agency

JULY 24, 2023

Whether it’s streamlining operations, optimizing strategies, or catalyzing innovation, the pursuit of progress is central to an organization’s success. Their insights into market dynamics and competitive landscapes inform effective strategies that drive growth. Key Benefits of Working with Business Consultants 1.

ROI 52

ROI Efficiency Study Deloitte 52

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 11, 2023

The Power Framework, created by Dr. Kamal Munir, at the Judge School of Business at Cambridge talks about a strategy being good by how much power it gives to the organization formulating the strategy. Vs. Customers: Internal documents seem to point to a decline in use by Twitter’s most active users. How do you rate power?

Advertising 59

Advertising Media Video Strategy 59

Do It! Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you really want to take this to the next level, you’ll even make this document PUBLIC like we have done… Take a look at this PDF here. Your assignment: Create a Fit/No Fit document like we did. Marketing. You know, those nightmare clients from hell. Are you ready to get exclusive? The post Who Should You Exclude?

Media 52

Media Sales Training Training 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

Some of the many ways different business functions could begin utilizing generative AI in the workplace now are: Marketing and sales functions - writing sales copy and creating product user guides. Legal - drafting legal documents and answering questions from large amounts of legal documentation.

Engineering 77

Engineering Meeting Talent Video 77

Tom Spencer

JULY 23, 2022

Communicating through PowerPoint, also known as a “slide deck”, is an important part of any consulting, strategy, or analyst role. Collate your research in a word document. You might want to draw on relevant data about the product, market, and competition. Has your manager ever said, “Could you build the team slide deck?”

Analysis 88

Analysis Knowledge Base Banking Development 88

Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In today’s data-centric digital landscape, intelligence is central to any business strategy, especially as we look towards 2024. Critical success factors (CSFs) represent the key areas or conditions you need to master for your business strategy to be successful. Market trends? Read on to learn more. The bottom line?

Agile 52

Agile Tools Data Talent 52

Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Literally create a document titled “Rate Policy” and write down what rates you charge for what services. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50

Policies 195

Policies Benchmarking Banking Examples 195

Prudent Pedal

MARCH 27, 2020

Optimize inbound conversion rates on marketing channels-While CRO is a never-ending exercise, this hiatus allows time to experiment more with updated content, the mix, and its messaging. I hope to complete The Practice Leader’s Guide to Growth and The Prudent Firm’s Guide to Transforming Professional Service Marketing. More good stuff.

Journal 72

Journal Video Marketing ROI 72

Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Literally create a document titled “Rate Policy” and write down what rates you charge for what services. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50

Consulting 221

Consulting Policies Benchmarking Examples 221

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Already a large domestic market, Frontier Strategy Group’s estimates suggest the country will average growth rates between 7.4% However, India remains a difficult market for multinational firms to enter. India is a large, fragmented, and heterogeneous market. over the next three years.

Strategy 28

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