Successful Independent Consulting
AUGUST 18, 2021
Photo by Euan Cameron on Unsplash. As independent consultants, we’ve all probably worked remotely to some extent but as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it appears that working virtually will like be part of the “new normal.” Companies are figuring out their “work from anywhere” and/or hybrid models as the pandemic drags on and the “great resignation” threatens to lure employees away.
Brimstone Consulting
AUGUST 16, 2021
Why we need to stop believing that culture and collaboration sit within the four walls of an office. Recent research finds that more than three-quarters of C-suite executives expect the typical “core” employee to be back in the office three or more days a week. The reason? While they recognize that the great work-from-home experiment was surprisingly effective they also believe that it hurt organizational culture and belonging and that it does not support collaboration and innovation.
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David A Fields
AUGUST 17, 2021
What would the perfect, consulting firm sales system include? Systems are the greatest. They help you master vital tasks and perform them more efficiently and effectively. That’s why there are extensive personal systems and business systems, such as comprehensive methods for project management, turnkey packages for managing HR administration and, most importantly, a system for … Continued.
Consulting Success
AUGUST 20, 2021
Are you looking for value proposition examples to help you create your own compelling message? Your value proposition is what gets your potential customers and clients to take notice. It’s your brand’s first impression. And it’s critical to nail this message if you want to successfully market and sell your products or services. Before we. 8 Powerful Value Proposition Examples (& How To Write Yours) is a post from: Consulting Success.
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Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.
Rick Conlow
AUGUST 19, 2021
The presence and impact of Servant Leaders depends on their personal power. Most leaders rely on position power that comes with their job title. How do you get someone to follow you? Read on. Leadership through position power involves these strategies: Domination approach. Employees are subordinate. “Do as I say!”. Fear strategies. The leader has all the answers.
Management Consulting Connection brings together the best content for management consulting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CaseInterview.com
AUGUST 17, 2021
One of the most useful things I learned when I worked at McKinsey’s Financial Institutions Group was understanding risk. It was a concept that I did not fully grasp before working in risk-based industries like consumer lending. However, once it was explained to me, it made total sense. A decision with unknown variables has risk. Risk is the same as uncertainty.
Consulting Success
AUGUST 16, 2021
With everything online, it’s easy to be paranoid over privacy. It’s important to secure your business. You’ll never know if someone is watching you online. Maybe you opened a malicious email and you get hacked. Or a stranger who added you two weeks ago could just be using you for more information. Information and credentials. How to Keep Your Consulting Business Safe & Secure with Gary Peace: Podcast #199 is a post from: Consulting Success.
Johanna Rothman
AUGUST 19, 2021
So when does it make sense to customize your agile approach to gain a strategic advantage? Whenever you have a unique problem to solve that's strategic to your business. Let's start with a couple of examples. Example 1: Startup/Small Organization with Few Products. SmallCo has revenue of about $30Million a year. They offer their product in two versions: Pro and Lite.
Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC
AUGUST 17, 2021
For most individuals who have shopped for a home, the experience of touring various homes is enlightening. There are invariably homes that we view that are over our home purchase budget. There are homes that are under our budget. And, there are homes that fall within our budgeted range. Typically those well above our budgeted range have more space, higher quality and more amenities than we’ve asked for or had even considered!
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 15, 2021
Billy Gerhard is a consultant in the Philadelphia office of the Boston Consulting Group, a Big 3 management consulting firm. In 2019, he received his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Gunsch Lab from Duke University. His research was on microbial response to water treatment and invasive bacterial species movement. Prior to attending Duke, Billy received a B.S. in Biology and a M.S.P.H. in Environmental Engineering from UNC-Chapel Hill.
CaseInterview.com
AUGUST 17, 2021
One of the five most useful classes I took at Stanford was on public speaking. One of the very first training classes that I had in my first few months at McKinsey was on… you guessed it… public speaking. Over my career, I’ve given well over 150 paid speeches and have spoken at Harvard, MIT, Oxford, and many other venues. I’ve even spoken on live national television multiple times.
On the Brink Podcast
AUGUST 16, 2021
Hear how to develop better leaders and better followers. Kris Baird and I have known each other for a long time. We have both been involved in the healthcare world for many years, and Kris has developed a new program which I am very interested in, particularly for my hospital systems clients who are realizing the need to develop their middle managers, their nurse managers, and their leaders.
Clarity Consultants
AUGUST 18, 2021
While vaccine rollouts are continuing and many areas are working through re-opening processes, gathering in large groups is often discouraged. Since live, in-person training typically involved sizable classes, they continue to be less-than-ideal in the current landscape. As a result, companies increasingly need options for effectively converting live training into virtual training , ensuring their workforce can access crucial materials safely.
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Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 15, 2021
In recent years, the Big 4 accounting firms have placed an increasing emphasis on emerging technology. This can be seen from their graduate recruitment process. Recruitment screening assessments increasingly ask how candidates, as newly appointed auditors, would use emerging technologies. The audit process has been vastly altered by emerging technologies.
CaseInterview.com
AUGUST 17, 2021
The ability to speak, convey ideas, and inspire others to act is an enormous part of what’s perceived and experienced as leadership. Do you know who gets leadership positions in a company? Those who are already perceived as leaders. It’s much easier and far lower risk to promote someone who’s already doing the work of a leader and merely formalizing what’s already been true informally for quite some time.
The Fearless Marketer
AUGUST 16, 2021
Every once in a while, I post a free public service announcement here for qualified organizations. Today, it’s from the “We Hate Marketing Our Professional Services Club.” Or the W.H.M.O.P.S.C. for short. Instead of torturing yourself by doing any so called… “community connecting and schmoozing activities” (the devil’s work)…. Do these 11 fun things instead. 1.
Consultants' Consultant
AUGUST 19, 2021
Consultants Consultant: So what are your company’s values? What are your team’s values? In my podcast. The post Values at work appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.
Chad Barr
AUGUST 18, 2021
Laurel and I enjoy sitting outside in our screened porch. In fact, that porch is the reason we built this home and moved in almost 30 years ago. We love gazing at the trees, listen to the birds in our peaceful surroundings, which gives us a chance to clear our heads from the daily chatter that creeps into our thoughts and cloud the mind. It is also where and when some of our best ideas originate.
CaseInterview.com
AUGUST 16, 2021
I receive a ton of questions from my Inner Circle members about how to handle colleagues and bosses who take credit for their ideas and work. Invariably, these questions come from the idea that this is unfair. While others stealing your ideas sometimes does occur, it doesn’t occur nearly as often as most people think. Here’s why. There are two very simple reasons why someone else will get credit for your ideas when you didn’t.
ConsultX
AUGUST 17, 2021
Acquiring and keeping Consulting Clients for the long-term creates a win-win situation, and this article will explain why, and how. Fairly obviously, getting clients is critical to the success of a Business Consultant, Coach, or Advisor. Often overlooked by someone new to the profession, is setting up the right kind of relationship with the ideal type of client.
Kai Davis
AUGUST 16, 2021
People — me included — get scared when it comes to taking steps with positioning. Niching down is hard. It feels like an important public exercise and that’s scary. (“Isn’t everyone going to pay attention? Won’t everyone see if we/I/you fail?” Na. That’s why you need both positioning and marketing.). As I get to work growing Double Your Ecommerce ( [link] ), I’m trying out different positioning statements and taglines to see what resonates with my target audience.
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Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
AUGUST 14, 2021
John Rossman is the Managing Partner of Rossman Partners, where he gives keynotes, and advises leaders and boards on digital strategy and innovation. John is a former Amazon Director who helped launch and scale the Marketplace business, and also ran the Enterprise business.
Management and IT Consulting
AUGUST 19, 2021
There is no singular approach or silver bullet to optimize your workforce. Taking a planned, methodical approach while considering what's in the best interest for employees and the company is crucial. Stay flexible, adapt with the market and leverage technology and automation.
ConsultX
AUGUST 15, 2021
Accountants have one of the greatest business opportunities of the next decade. They can multiply profit, grow in revenue and increase the value of their business using their unique advantages. This is achieved by taking a more active role in helping clients succeed in improving the profit, growth, and value of their businesses. Best of all, Accountants can create a bright future without having to be afraid of automated software and cheap outsourced labor devastating their business.
Harvard Business
AUGUST 16, 2021
How to be a caring and thoughtful leader while holding your team to high standards.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
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