Consulting Matters
APRIL 1, 2020
Today is April Fool's Day. Doesn't feel like a day to be pranking each other given the current global health and economic crisis. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the Fool archetype. I am a massive fan of mythology and archetypes. In fact, I love the archetypes so much that I became a certified archetype consultant through Caroline Myss' CMED program.
David A Fields
MARCH 31, 2020
Are clients coming back? Are projects canceled or postponed? For how long? Do you need to cut expenses? Fire staff? Change your business model? Join me in a thought experiment to determine your best path forward during these turbulent times. Imagine… Imagine it’s the end of a hot, dry summer, and you’re vacationing alone with … Continued. The post How to Reduce the Anxiety From Your Consulting Firm’s Uncertain Future appeared first on David A.
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The Management Centre
MARCH 31, 2020
Managing a remote team of people – who are not sitting anywhere near you and may not even be in the same time zone – can be a huge challenge. How do you make sure out of sight isn’t out of mind, especially when you might have been used to seeing at least some of your team on a regular basis? Yvette Gyles, Director of =mc, looks at how to manage effectively at a distance.
The Fearless Marketer
MARCH 30, 2020
Are you wondering how to keep up the momentum in your business during the coronavirus shutdown? Today, I want to share a powerful but simple model that can keep you moving forward. I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of ramping up your business communication, staying in touch with clients and others in your community, and having more conversations.
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The Source
APRIL 2, 2020
What marketing is appropriate right now? That’s a question we’ve been asked on a number of occasions over the last few days. Obviously, face-to-face events such as roundtables, conferences, and exhibitions are all on hold; but in an age of digital marketing, there’s still a lot that can be done. Still, there’s an important difference between finding things to do and doing the right thing, and this is a tricky balance to strike.
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Consulting Matters
MARCH 31, 2020
Oil.water, consultants.marketing. In general, consultants are not the biggest fans of marketing, even in the best of times. The marketing challenge is definitely exacerbated in times like these, when there is a massive threat to our global health and economy. But here's the deal - how you treat your clients (those you already know and are working with AND the ones you don't know yet that you meet through marketing) could define your consulting brand.
CaseInterview.com
MARCH 30, 2020
In the United States, there’s a big debate going on right now. Epidemiologists urge physical distancing as the best way to avoid catastrophic loss of lives. Economists point out that the cost of shutting down the economy is unprecedented and is heading toward catastrophic economic collapse (which also enormous human costs). So, who is right? I’m going to give you two answers to that question.
Management Consulting Prep
APRIL 2, 2020
When the world finally turned its gazes on the deadly Coronavirus, it had already done irreparable damage to the economy. Unfortunately, the management consulting industry is also under this crossfire. As a consultant-to-be, one can't help but wonder “How big will the impact be on the recruiting process of the major firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG,” The short answer is: Yes, they are going to be affected.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 30, 2020
Are you a manager accustomed to Management by Walking Around and Listening (MBWAL) ? You can use MBWAL with collocated teams. MBWAL doesn't work for distributed or dispersed teams. Remember, working remote is Not Business as Usual. (And won't be for a while.). And, you might still have this question: “If no one's in the office, how will I know what they're doing?
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Prudent Pedal
APRIL 3, 2020
I offer 6 simple marketing guidelines for professional services firms during the COVID-19 pandemic that will build your reputation—or at least protect it until it’s over. In the past two weeks, I have digested more “content” than is healthy. I’ve deleted more email spam and voicemails than I did ALL of last year. I have spoken to clients, prospects, and partners about their current state and future assessments.
The Management Centre
APRIL 1, 2020
What’s the Big Idea? During the 1980’s Sir John Whitmore, Timothy Gallwey and Graham Alexander created the (now world renowned) GROW coaching model. It draws on methods developed by the trio which have since been applied in a wide range of settings around the world. In this =mc Big Idea we explore how the GROW model works and how you can use it to empower individuals, teams and whole organisations to be more successful.
On the Brink Podcast
MARCH 31, 2020
Learn how to successfully adapt to working remotely! In this time of uncertainty, with a global pandemic, what do you need to know from a podcast? Perhaps how to adapt to fast-changing times. We knew that this would be very timely when we recorded our interview with Teresa Douglas about how to work remotely and love it. As she tells us, “The world is now your office!
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 31, 2020
Everyone's distributed/remote/dispersed in these days of COVID-19. Mark Kilby and I have had the pleasure of being guest on a couple of podcasts that released this week: We spoke with Shane Hastie at Agile 2019. Here is the podcast: Johanna Rothman & Mark Kilby on Their Book From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams. We recorded Remote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams with Cesar Abeid a few months ago.
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Henry DeVries
MARCH 31, 2020
Does your brand suffer from a brand identity crisis? That can stop an independent professional or small service firm dead in its tracks from attracting high-paying clients. Typically the problem is messaging that is off.
The Management Centre
APRIL 1, 2020
What’s the Big Idea? During the 1980’s Sir John Whitmore, Timothy Gallwey and Graham Alexander created the (now world renowned) GROW coaching model. It draws on methods developed by the trio which have since been applied in a wide range of settings around the world. In this =mc Big Idea we explore how the GROW model works and how you can use it to empower individuals, teams and whole organisations to be more successful.
Peter Stark
MARCH 30, 2020
Recently, a lot of people have found themselves learning to work from home with the work from home and ‘shelter in place’ orders of COVID-19. For some, this is old hat but, for others, this will take some adjusting to be successful. Specifically, we are quickly learning that we need to work a little harder to stay focused and accomplish our goals. To add to the challenge, some are also having to homeschool their kids at the same time.
Brimstone Consulting
MARCH 30, 2020
On Friday, March 27, the “US overtook Italy and China as the country with the highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases ,” reads my CNN newsfeed. My sister, a labor and delivery nurse in Michigan, posts a photo of herself wearing a face mask during a time of unimaginable medical shortages: “My first mask!” My oldest friend is heading into her second week with a granddaughter who has a temp of 103.
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Henry DeVries
MARCH 29, 2020
How can consultants and small businesses show that they care to retain their high-paying clients? Client retention should be every leader's and employee's top priority.
The Management Centre
MARCH 31, 2020
Managing a remote team of people – who are not sitting anywhere near you and may not even be in the same time zone – can be a huge challenge. How do you make sure out of sight isn’t out of mind, especially when you might have been used to seeing at least some of your team on a regular basis? Yvette Gyles, Director of =mc, looks at how to manage effectively at a distance.
Clarity Consultants
APRIL 2, 2020
Having clear and concise training goals is essential. Without defined objectives, you can’t measure the success of your learning and development (L&D) program. You won’t know what parts are working and which segments are falling short, and that can lead to less-than-desirable results. Luckily, setting training goals can be a simple process. All you need to do is use the.
Chad Barr
APRIL 1, 2020
For many years I’ve advised my clients to compile their powerful words to create their personal quotes, tweets or future sharable topics. These collection of tweets and unique personal quotes can become the checklists or bullet points for an upcoming article. Assemble together several articles or your newsletter archives and you have now created your eBook or book to be published in print.
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Alan Weiss
APRIL 1, 2020
The recovery question that emerges after this next, intense period of infection they’re predicting, will be whether it is a “V” shape, with a strong, immediate recovery after a dramatic decline, or a “U” shape, which has a waiting period at the bottom and then a dramatic recovery. It will probably be situational by industry or even organization.
The Management Centre
MARCH 31, 2020
Learning is important because it keeps us motivated, keeps our minds active and means we are more able to manage change. Change is a constant and therefore so must be learning. And during this time of upheaval, we are needing to adapt to change quicker than ever. Suddenly there seems to be a plethora of online learning opportunities available as more and more people are working from home.
Clarity Consultants
APRIL 1, 2020
Here’s a look at how you can make the most of design thinking, ensuring your training will meet the needs of even the busiest professional. The post Design Thinking Is the Lens That Can Give Your Training Laser-Focus appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
Kai Davis
MARCH 31, 2020
So, when it comes to consulting what exactly are levels 100-400? For your business, what levels 100-400 are depends on what’s important in your target market. In a minute, you’ll see an example roadmap of ‘Level 100’ to ‘Level 400’ for all 7 of the key areas we’ve been discussing. But first, a note: advancing along any level in any area of your business comes down to one thing: a focus on studying that skill through deliberate practice.
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