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I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. I know so many people who have agonised about the decision for a long time and still not made up their mind. And for those who have taken the leap, it’s exciting, but equally, it can be terrifying. And the common denominator for most people is self-doubt. MORE
For weathered consultants, Excel is not new. In fact, we teethed our brain on it many years ago as analysts, consultants, senior consultants. In fact, it’s possible – just possible – that we have gotten pretty slow at it in our, uh um, old age. Please find a list of Excel tools and functions that […]. The post Excel Basics – Things You Gotta Know appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Learning Excel MORE
Pop a sun-warmed, fresh-off-the-tree olive into your mouth and you’ll spit it out after one bite. Blech! But if you process your olive with brine and NaOH (a.k.a., lye) for even a short time, the result can be sublime. MORE
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The hoshin kanri X-matrix makes my head hurt. I mean, kudos to the person who invented it for creating something so incredibly compact and information-dense. But I’m not sure it’s the easiest way to convey the information in the hoshin plan. MORE
The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just a few weeks away, now might be the time. This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients. MORE
If you’re a high-achiever SURELY, you’ve considered starting your own consulting business by now (if you haven’t already.) There is no shortage of advice and mentors that can help you learn how to market and sell yourself. MORE
Here are some thoughts on how consultants prepare for and handle these types of situations: Projections may be initially tested in safer settings. MORE
Does the following give a pretty good picture of your current marketing activity? You have a website but you’re not really satisfied with it. You go to networking events once in a while. If someone asks you to give a talk, you’re happy to do it. You post on Facebook and/or LinkedIn semi-regularly. MORE
Other than substance abuse, what is the most destructive habit or addiction facing American Society? Since mid 2015, I believe the top destructive addictive habit for many Amercians has been following national political news. And I’m not just throwing around the word addiction casually. MORE
Many consultants have trouble finding their first client. I want to offer you a few ideas to help you to go out and win your first consulting client. Here are 4 ways to get your first consulting client. MORE
Let’s look at how you can scale your consulting business. You’re in the position where you want to grow your consulting business. You want to create a lot more leverage. More freedom. More flexibility. So much so that your business can run to without your direct day-to-day involvement. MORE
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As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. MORE
Transcript: Today I’m going to talk about proposals, and three reasons as to why proposals are often not accepted, or why people encounter clients delaying on proposals, or deciding just not to move forward on them. MORE
You probably spend more time working as a consultant than you spend in any other role in your life right now. Holey shmoley. Can that be true? MORE
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I started using Mike Rother’s Toyota Kata approach at a new client in NYC recently. The mechanics are young (18-25 years) old, and the education level is low. No one has been to college, and not all of them have even completed high school. MORE
It’s time to admit that one of my consulting approaches has failed. I’m a huge fan of Paul Akers’ 2 Second Lean philosophy. It’s simple, easy to understand, and has an intrinsic appeal: “fix what bugs you.” Figure out how to do your job two seconds faster each day.” Who wouldn’t sign on to a lean program that promotes that mindset? MORE
To structure and manage complex contracts with the private sector, governments must have a range of skills and expertise. Six success factors are critical to these efforts. Public Sector Insights MORE
· ID 70396708 © Anastasiia Bobko | Dreamstime.com. Last August I wrote a blog post about how labels matter , specifically that you should make more money by calling yourself a consultant instead of a contractor. But it’s not just about labels and language. MORE
You know the old adages about assumptions: “Assume makes an ass out of you and me,” and “Assume I’ll want chocolate when I visit, and you’ll be right,” and, of course, “Assume spelled sideways is almost masseuse.” Assumptions alleviate the strain on your brain. MORE
This post is reproduced from an answer that I wrote on Quora to the question posed to me, “Is Behavioral Economics Actually Used in Business?” MORE
Which airline is best for domestic consulting travel? Well, there’s a lot of different ways you could parse that question. Which airline provides the best rewards? Which airline will get you there on-time most often? Which airline provides the best … Continue Reading. MORE
The post Davos: Get the skills to be able to change your skills appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Learning Bain Education MORE
If you’ve looked into how to start a consulting business, there’s no doubt you’ve come across countless articles or videos that make it look like a no-brainer to “get rich quick.” Make six figures your first month!” “You MORE
Half the spinning cycle of consulting is creating value for your clients. The other half is winning engagements.) If your consulting firm can add more value, you can win more projects from more clients at higher fees. So, let’s cover the ten best ways to add value to a consulting project. MORE
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There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. You’ve got a lot of work in the pipeline. Your current projects are going well. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. And then a few things go wrong: A project has been delayed due to an issue at the client end and now it looks like you have a clash of timeframes with another project. Someone has alerted you to a problem with your website. MORE
It was bound to happen. After 15 years and hundreds of contracts, I finally had a client that didn’t pay, and didn’t pay, and didn’t pay. For six months there was one lame update after another. “We’re We’re working on it,” or “We’ve switched to a new process.” MORE
By: Elliot Olson. :: As a website developer and communications consultant in the competitive Bay Area, I must be ready to pitch my services at the drop of a hat. Over the years, I have honed my elevator speech and endlessly rehearsed talking to potential clients about their website and media needs. MORE
This post is based on an answer I wrote in response to a question posed to me on Quora, “What do choice architects do?” MORE
I am confident that you get how important networking is to your marketing system. You know that its an essential way for you to regularly meet and impress your future clients. The question is: Are you making the most of these events? MORE
Most everyone will agree that storytelling is important for professional success. When I recently surveyed some working professionals MBAs (read: folks with jobs), they rated it a 6.3 (out out of a 7 point scale) with a stdev: 0.7, No pushback here. Storytelling matters. MORE
Communication, Presentation, and Persuasion – Using The Pyramid Principle to drive action What if we told you that there’s a better way to create and present your decks? One that will drive action and get you to the most important … Continued. MORE
One of the most important questions both new and seasoned consultants MUST answer is: "How much should I charge for my consulting services?". What your charge and your pricing philosophy determines both your earning potential AND your labor intensity. MORE
Inside Secrets for Resume Review Reviewers spend as little as six seconds reading your resume. That’s six seconds to put your best foot forward, presenting a lifetime of professional skills, successes, stories and style onto a single page. At the most, … Continued. MORE
When you first start out as a consultant the prospect of having to sell your services can be daunting. And if you think this is something that only affects you, then you might be surprised to hear that a lot of my Solo Consultant Masterclass students have been in the same boat. When you’ve spent your career primarily within the public sector, moving to the private sector can mean getting outside your comfort zone – and for many of us, selling our services is definitely falls into that category. MORE
Consulting Success
AUGUST 30, 2018
Let’s look at how you can scale your consulting business. You’re in the position where you want to grow your consulting business. You want to create a lot more leverage. More freedom. More flexibility. So much so that your business can run to without your direct day-to-day involvement.
Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 2, 2018
· ID 70396708 © Anastasiia Bobko | Dreamstime.com. Last August I wrote a blog post about how labels matter , specifically that you should make more money by calling yourself a consultant instead of a contractor. But it’s not just about labels and language.
David A Fields
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
You know the old adages about assumptions: “Assume makes an ass out of you and me,” and “Assume I’ll want chocolate when I visit, and you’ll be right,” and, of course, “Assume spelled sideways is almost masseuse.” Assumptions alleviate the strain on your brain.
Steve Shu Consulting
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Here are some thoughts on how consultants prepare for and handle these types of situations: Projections may be initially tested in safer settings.
Successful Independent Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2018
The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just a few weeks away, now might be the time. This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients.
David A Fields
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Half the spinning cycle of consulting is creating value for your clients. The other half is winning engagements.) If your consulting firm can add more value, you can win more projects from more clients at higher fees. So, let’s cover the ten best ways to add value to a consulting project.
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Consultants Mind
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
Most everyone will agree that storytelling is important for professional success. When I recently surveyed some working professionals MBAs (read: folks with jobs), they rated it a 6.3 (out out of a 7 point scale) with a stdev: 0.7, No pushback here. Storytelling matters.
Markovitz Consulting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The hoshin kanri X-matrix makes my head hurt. I mean, kudos to the person who invented it for creating something so incredibly compact and information-dense. But I’m not sure it’s the easiest way to convey the information in the hoshin plan.
Consulting Matters
OCTOBER 11, 2018
One of the most important questions both new and seasoned consultants MUST answer is: "How much should I charge for my consulting services?". What your charge and your pricing philosophy determines both your earning potential AND your labor intensity.
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Communication, Presentation, and Persuasion – Using The Pyramid Principle to drive action What if we told you that there’s a better way to create and present your decks? One that will drive action and get you to the most important … Continued.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 4, 2018
Left to their own devices, our brains are often drawn to decision-making shortcuts, such as turning to the loudest or tallest person in the room. Over time, letting false expertise run the show can have negative side effects, including unintended biases. Here's how to fix that
Jacq Hackett Consulting
JUNE 28, 2018
There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. You’ve got a lot of work in the pipeline. Your current projects are going well. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. And then a few things go wrong: A project has been delayed due to an issue at the client end and now it looks like you have a clash of timeframes with another project. Someone has alerted you to a problem with your website.
The More Clients Blog
AUGUST 20, 2018
Does the following give a pretty good picture of your current marketing activity? You have a website but you’re not really satisfied with it. You go to networking events once in a while. If someone asks you to give a talk, you’re happy to do it. You post on Facebook and/or LinkedIn semi-regularly.
Steve Shu Consulting
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
This post is based on an answer I wrote in response to a question posed to me on Quora, “What do choice architects do?”
Successful Independent Consulting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms.
David A Fields
DECEMBER 11, 2018
You probably spend more time working as a consultant than you spend in any other role in your life right now. Holey shmoley. Can that be true?
Consulting Success
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Many consultants have trouble finding their first client. I want to offer you a few ideas to help you to go out and win your first consulting client. Here are 4 ways to get your first consulting client.
Consultants Mind
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
For weathered consultants, Excel is not new. In fact, we teethed our brain on it many years ago as analysts, consultants, senior consultants. In fact, it’s possible – just possible – that we have gotten pretty slow at it in our, uh um, old age. Please find a list of Excel tools and functions that […]. The post Excel Basics – Things You Gotta Know appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Learning Excel
Markovitz Consulting
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
I started using Mike Rother’s Toyota Kata approach at a new client in NYC recently. The mechanics are young (18-25 years) old, and the education level is low. No one has been to college, and not all of them have even completed high school.
Consulting Matters
OCTOBER 9, 2018
I am confident that you get how important networking is to your marketing system. You know that its an essential way for you to regularly meet and impress your future clients. The question is: Are you making the most of these events?
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Which airline is best for domestic consulting travel? Well, there’s a lot of different ways you could parse that question. Which airline provides the best rewards? Which airline will get you there on-time most often? Which airline provides the best … Continue Reading.
Women in Consulting
APRIL 23, 2018
By: Elliot Olson. :: As a website developer and communications consultant in the competitive Bay Area, I must be ready to pitch my services at the drop of a hat. Over the years, I have honed my elevator speech and endlessly rehearsed talking to potential clients about their website and media needs.
Jacq Hackett Consulting
JUNE 10, 2018
I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. I know so many people who have agonised about the decision for a long time and still not made up their mind. And for those who have taken the leap, it’s exciting, but equally, it can be terrifying. And the common denominator for most people is self-doubt.
The More Clients Blog
APRIL 23, 2018
Other than substance abuse, what is the most destructive habit or addiction facing American Society? Since mid 2015, I believe the top destructive addictive habit for many Amercians has been following national political news. And I’m not just throwing around the word addiction casually.
Steve Shu Consulting
APRIL 19, 2018
This post is reproduced from an answer that I wrote on Quora to the question posed to me, “Is Behavioral Economics Actually Used in Business?”
Successful Independent Consulting
OCTOBER 31, 2018
It was bound to happen. After 15 years and hundreds of contracts, I finally had a client that didn’t pay, and didn’t pay, and didn’t pay. For six months there was one lame update after another. “We’re We’re working on it,” or “We’ve switched to a new process.”
David A Fields
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Pop a sun-warmed, fresh-off-the-tree olive into your mouth and you’ll spit it out after one bite. Blech! But if you process your olive with brine and NaOH (a.k.a., lye) for even a short time, the result can be sublime.
Consulting Success
AUGUST 7, 2018
If you’ve looked into how to start a consulting business, there’s no doubt you’ve come across countless articles or videos that make it look like a no-brainer to “get rich quick.” Make six figures your first month!” “You
Consultants Mind
JANUARY 31, 2018
The post Davos: Get the skills to be able to change your skills appeared first on Consultant's Mind. Learning Bain Education
Markovitz Consulting
AUGUST 2, 2018
It’s time to admit that one of my consulting approaches has failed. I’m a huge fan of Paul Akers’ 2 Second Lean philosophy. It’s simple, easy to understand, and has an intrinsic appeal: “fix what bugs you.” Figure out how to do your job two seconds faster each day.” Who wouldn’t sign on to a lean program that promotes that mindset?
Consulting Matters
MAY 16, 2018
If you’re a high-achiever SURELY, you’ve considered starting your own consulting business by now (if you haven’t already.) There is no shortage of advice and mentors that can help you learn how to market and sell yourself.
Management Consulted
JULY 9, 2018
Inside Secrets for Resume Review Reviewers spend as little as six seconds reading your resume. That’s six seconds to put your best foot forward, presenting a lifetime of professional skills, successes, stories and style onto a single page. At the most, … Continued.
McKinsey
JUNE 8, 2018
To structure and manage complex contracts with the private sector, governments must have a range of skills and expertise. Six success factors are critical to these efforts. Public Sector Insights
Jacq Hackett Consulting
MAY 7, 2018
When you first start out as a consultant the prospect of having to sell your services can be daunting. And if you think this is something that only affects you, then you might be surprised to hear that a lot of my Solo Consultant Masterclass students have been in the same boat. When you’ve spent your career primarily within the public sector, moving to the private sector can mean getting outside your comfort zone – and for many of us, selling our services is definitely falls into that category.
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