Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Rather than any one particular thing I did, it was simple actions over the course of five years. Joe and I connect on LinkedIn, more than a year after Jennifer’s first introductory email. January 2015: I email Joe via LinkedIn: Hello Joe, I see you've been in your new job 6 months already. This was our first “at bat.”

Consulting 186

Consulting Development Course Meeting 186

CaseInterview.com

JULY 20, 2022

Customer is very happy and tells friends about company. So new, disruptive technologies are not unfamiliar to me. It doesn’t help you recruit new salespeople. An avocado at my grocery store costs around $3. Depending on the time of year, sometimes it’s $2.50. That happens to be the year Amazon went public.

Cash Flow 111

Cash Flow Productivity Sales Enterprise 111

Tom Spencer

JULY 25, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes. Dear university seniors, I really sympathize with the senior year recruiting grind. Employers will fill the majority of their new-graduate positions prior to this deadline with their summer interns. This typically takes 3 to 6 months. I’m going to painfully lay out your situation.

Cover Letters 88

Cover Letters Recruiting Recruitment Interviews 88

Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2020

Working from Home Your Organisation’s most Productive, Happy and Profitable Year. In data point #3, Fonner & Roloff (2010) show that employees report higher levels of work satisfaction when working from home, rather than working from the office. Christian: “ My team is very happy with our current way of working.

Productivity 88

Productivity Data Tools Management 88

Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Looking ahead to next year, even the World Bank suggests that stagflation is a real possibility. To quantify workplace stress costs, a recent study found that workplace stressors in the United States account for more than 120,000 deaths per year and approximately 5-8% of annual healthcare costs. What does leadership gratitude mean?

Leadership 52

Leadership Journal Video Study 52

Rick Conlow

MAY 6, 2022

See this post: 3 Approaches to High Performance Team Planning ). 3 More Miserable Mistakes. For example, let us say you achieve your organizational goals, and make your customers happy this month or quarter – then what? Managers that do not keep on learning and trying new things become boring, lazy, and mediocre.

Management 116

Management Training Training Leadership 116

Chad Barr

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

As 2020 is coming to a close and as I was reviewing this year’s lessons, I’ve come to realize the following crucial business lessons: Setting one goal a month will generate 12 of them a year. Imagine what would happen if we set 3 goals per day. That is equal to 1095 goals per year!

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Energy Study Meeting 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A recent BCG study found that nearly three in ten employees are looking for a new job in the new year. Finding Career Fulfillment Step #3: Reflect Reflect on what you heard. Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life. You are not alone if you are on a quest for that perfect career or feel stuck in a rut.

How To 77

How To Journal Study Talent 77

PM Alliance

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Though businesses have adopted more remote and hybrid work arrangements in recent years, the need to move people and resources around in the physical space hasn’t gone away. 2: Someone’s new setup won’t be to their liking. 3: Your internal support structure might not be available when you need it.

Construction 52

Construction Groups Management Examples 52

Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

The wealth of knowledge one gains while studying a three or four-year degree cannot automatically be transferred within an organisation. The main goal in your first three years should be to learn, grow and develop your skills. 4 Tips for Surviving Your First Year. Many years have gone into the research on different industries.

Consulting 88

Consulting Accenture Study Course 88

Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2020

There is nothing more gut-wrenching than after investing years in a company and a career than getting laid off from work. If you had it all your way, what would a perfect day, month or year look like to you? Step 3: Try on Different Futures and See What Fits YOU. Your mind gets that it's not about you.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Leadership Financial Training 120

Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 19, 2011

Army, been involved in numerous industrial and technology companies around the world, started a number of entrepreneurial ventures, had two kids with my mom (myself and my brother), been successfully married for more than forty years, supported numerous workers and business partners, and managed to stay energized and reasonably healthy to date.

Engineering 290

Engineering Organizational Development Nonprofit Healthcare 290

Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

Several factors need to be considered: Total years of experience — To the client, this is a rough gauge of competency. Obviously, a consultant with 25 years of experience can charge more than someone with 10. This is roughly the number of working hours in a year. Type of experience — Where did you learn your craft?

Consulting 199

Consulting How To Marketing Deloitte 199

Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Emotional intelligence [has become] simply new jargon for discussing our emotions. Doing market research and this "voice of the customer" process draws on qualitative research skills that might new to you. So while they are new, they are worth your time to develop them. Yes, emotions. Will I be fired?". Learning curve overwhelm.

How To 401

How To Methodologies Survey Leadership 401

Asamby Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

The K-waves (or Super Waves) refer to cycles, lasting about 40 to 60 years, experienced by capitalist economies, and brought about by technological innovation. Due to the ongoing efforts of governments to delay inflation and a recession since 2008, we are experiencing an overlap of one phase ending and a new phase beginning (see graphic 1).

Culture 59

Culture Ethics Data Small Business 59

Makarios Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2021

But 2020 was not a normal year … and 2021 is not going to be normal, either. For example, one of our clients is facing the need to rapidly adopt new technology. If you are confronted with the necessity of making a major change in your business, here are four guidelines for leading change that will help make 2021 a great year.

Guidelines 52

Guidelines Metrics Sales Company 52

Makarios Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2021

But 2020 was not a normal year … and 2021 is not going to be normal, either. For example, one of our clients is facing the need to rapidly adopt new technology. If you are confronted with the necessity of making a major change in your business, here are four guidelines for leading change that will help make 2021 a great year.

Guidelines 52

Guidelines Metrics Sales Company 52

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As of late, I’ve been writing a lot about happiness and the value of chasing dreams. I’ve had that dream since I was about 11 years old. It’s 3 seconds of neuron activity, it’s not the end of the world. 3 seconds of neural activity in your brain. People in line were deliriously giddy and happy. Why two years.

McKinsey 53

McKinsey Examples Course Travel 53

Chad Barr

APRIL 25, 2018

Number 2, 6-year-old, said he can’t wait to leave. A rambunctious boy, he is anticipating the new house, the prospect of snow, and making new friends in a new place. The little 3-year-old has no clue what this means and she remains happy, giggly and sleeps just fine! A real blessing.

Interviews 52

Interviews Groups Consulting 52

The Fearless Marketer

JANUARY 7, 2019

When I asked my subscribers if they’d like to be interviewed for the More Clients Club about how they attracted clients, Judy responded with a long list of all the things that have worked for her over the years. When she began 34 years ago, she started by contacting six not-for-profit organizations she knew and offered them a free HR project.

Marketing 72

Marketing Journal Case Interview Interviews 72

The Management Centre

JANUARY 31, 2022

This time, the issue comes from a manager with a very relatable challenge: returning to work after a year on maternity leave. Dear Safe Space, I’m just into my third week of work following a year on maternity leave. I’ve come back into my post with a new team member. What is the issue? So no real issues there. And it still does.

Management 84

Management Tools Meeting Examples 84

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Happy Holidays! . ✓. The next two weeks, I’m going to look back on the year that was. I’ve got something I’m working on for my first trip back to Seattle in a few years. Apple has signed on for 10 years. The More You Know: 2-3% open rates aren’t wins! You learn something new everyday. The Wordman himself.

Sports 59

Sports Marketing Research Strategy 59

Tom Spencer

APRIL 27, 2019

Post-graduation start-dates generally range from starting almost immediately (June) to what has colloquially been referred to as the “travel around the world” start date (early in the next calendar year). Generally speaking, consulting firms have new employee intake systems to set up everyone for success. Use it wisely.

Consulting 113

Consulting Travel How To Transportation 113

Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2019

In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. For example, my answer would be the course “Educational Psychology” that I took in my 3 rd year of university. I’m always happy to help! You can find the full article here.

Interviews 110

Interviews How To Resumes Education 110

Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Evidence from a large global study suggests that 72% of leaders report that they often feel used up at the end of the day, a 12% increase from two years prior. Pressure influences leaders and organizations to move in new directions and reject the status quo. link] Decision-Making Tip #3: Don't get stuck on stupid.

Leadership 52

Leadership Study Research Sports 52

Chad Barr

DECEMBER 30, 2015

One of my favorite and most successful rituals is to review my accomplishments against my goals each day, week, month and year so I may better calibrate and adjust. The launches of many creative and exciting new web presence implementations for many of our clients. Launch our new online product. Develop a new public workshop.

eBook 52

eBook Travel Groups Leadership 52

Tsavo Neal

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Level 3 – Jonathan Stark Consulting. Or, you may not believe that it’s even possible to generate new business through your website, and that you can only win consulting business through word of mouth and referral. At most, they receive 1 or 2 inquiries per year through their website that has come through a referral.

Video 60

Video Consulting Examples Sales 60

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Creating a happy workplace can make it easier to retain your workers, allowing you to avoid the costs related to employee turnover. If happy workers are more loyal and productive workers, then worker happiness will have a direct impact on the profitability of your business. This is a guest post from Riya Sander.

Strategy 60

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Energy 60

Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I took an opportunity to write a new book this year, Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer. That book was on my options list, but I had not planned to write that book this year. I can't stop some work and assign another team to new work, because I am my only team. Writing it wasn't free because I have a one-person business.

Management 98

Management Productivity Guidelines Consulting 98

ConsultX

JULY 14, 2021

This blog outlines the details behind ConsultX’s recommended fee structure after 16+ years of development. The 3 Phase ConsultX Process is detailed in the following diagram. ?How We’ve tried everything over the years and have found this is the best for both parties. Would you prefer to listen to a podcast? Occasionally, yes.

Consulting 52

Consulting Metrics Development System 52

The Fearless Marketer

JANUARY 6, 2020

But if you look at how you got your best clients over the years, I’ll bet that the majority of them came from referrals – from past and existing clients and associates who knew your work well and trusted you to deliver. It appears that the majority of new business comes to us completely accidentally and passively. Make a list.

Meeting 112

Meeting How To Resources Guidelines 112

Jacq Hackett Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Over the years I’ve learned not to ignore these concerns, and I encourage you to trust your instincts and take notice of them too. Tip 3: Be prepared to renegotiate terms with the client when unexpected issues arise. Tip 5: Manage expectations about feedback processes.

Video 120

Video Consulting Course Examples 120

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Looking at the compensation at Partner banking over a million dollars annually as compared to the compensation of a professional 20 years into a corporate job makes the figures all the more appealing. As a result, they get to think about and work with issues that their peers may not get to see for years. 3) Network.

Consulting 91

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Resumes 91

Claris Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

I had an epiphany ten years ago. I’m happy that 87% of our business comes from referrals and or repeat customers. Strategy: Do you have a defined market that has the long-term potential to grow at 5-7% per year and where your value is distinctively attractive to the market’s top three customers?

Talent 52

Talent Advertising Leadership Media 52

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

According to Josh Bersin from Deloitte , when a new hire begins at a firm, there is a distinct period (30-90 days) called the “Investment Zone” where the firm invests in training and the new employee is learning rather than adding value to the organization. Employee turnover segmented by country. Costs of High Employee Turnover.

Productivity 76

Productivity Recruiting Recruitment Training 76

The Fearless Marketer

JULY 26, 2021

The year 2020 and first half 2021 have been traumatic to some degree for all of us. News and social media explode in all directions at once. The worst worldwide pandemic since the outbreak of the “Spanish Flu” 100 years ago. Worked with many wonderful amazing people in 3 intensive Marketing Action Groups over the past 18 months.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Media Resources Marketing 62

Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

Not just individual well-being and happiness suffer when mental health suffers. The importance of self-awareness is not new. De-Stressing #3: Building New Habits In my new book, Life-Changing Leadership Habits , I provide ten proven principles to help leaders get more out of life and work. Wigert, B., &

Leadership 52

Leadership Study Journal Exercises 52