Johanna Rothman

APRIL 19, 2024

Here's our conversation: Stefan's LinkedIn profile is here: [link] And here is a universal book link for Stefan's book (all the stores in one link): [link] The post A (Video) Conversation with Stefan Wolpers About His Scrum Anti-Patterns Book appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Recently the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA) hosted a members-only roundtable discussion to help people jumpstart their use of this powerful tool. Why ChatGPT Matters for Independent Consultants As consultants, innovation is our middle name, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial. If not, you should be!

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you tell people you are a consultant, many of them will not understand that you are an independent professional in business for yourself. Many people who call themselves consultants are employees of large global firms like Accenture, and others perform temporary assignments through a staffing agency. Polish your LinkedIn profile.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2022

For example, photographers choose layouts with a lot of photos, while consultants often use a template with sections so they can easily highlight their service offerings. Include a link to your LinkedIn profile. Platforms like Squarespace have dozens of templates to choose from. and “How did you hear about me?”.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 19, 2023

After decades of working with some of the worlds’ best consultants, coaches, and solopreneurs, I’ve assembled a list of qualities that contribute to their success. You don’t need to check all these boxes, but if any strike a chord with you, weave them into your marketing, such as your website, LinkedIn profile, presentations, and proposals.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Hiring a consultant can be a difficult decision for a client, especially when they’re going to be spending tens of thousands of dollars. When someone is looking to hire a consultant, they want to make sure they’re hiring somebody who will help them get something done; they want to avoid hiring someone who is all theory and no action.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 1, 2024

I’ve mentored and represented hundreds of independent consultants and repeatedly I see those with a well-defined niche win more work. Conversely, I know dozens of in-demand consultants who easily pop to mind when a client describes a particular problem. The exact opposite is true.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with nearly 800 million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. LinkedIn is a crucial tool for finding and posting jobs. If you don’t already have a LinkedIn profile, then go create one immediately. Add a Personalized Background Picture.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. So, what’s the key to getting people to connect with you and your brand on LinkedIn? Don’t skip this step on LinkedIn.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 14, 2017

Most independent consultants have no budget for marketing or advertising, yet they all wish they had a bigger client list. Having a well-crafted LinkedIn profile is free and one of the first things potential clients will look at when they hear about you. This is what you want potential clients to see when they skim your profile.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 16, 2019

Most self-employed consultants I know have deep expertise in a certain function or industry, and nearly everyone would like to earn some extra money. GLG also sometimes hires independent consultants for longer projects. Then you can log in and update your profile. If this describes you, check out what I recently discovered.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 31, 2017

and another 334 million around the world, LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool and reference. If someone is interested in hiring you as a management consultant, it’s a good bet that they’re going to look at your LinkedIn profile, even if you have your own website. With over 133 million users in the U.S.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 24, 2021

This is a question that you will inevitably receive when interviewing with a consulting firm. For some, the attraction of consulting is the opportunity to work on a diverse set of problems in a diverse range of industries, which generalist firms can offer. Making use of consulting websites, forums, and blogs. What did you like?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 20, 2021

There is a good chance that you have a formidable LinkedIn profile, unmatched experience, and a dream to become the best in the consulting industry – so what’s next? As a young and aspiring professional, you will be launching your consulting career in an uncertain environment. Creating a Standout LinkedIn Profile.

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Tsavo Neal

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Let’s take your consulting website as an example. Most consultants want to generate more leads through their website — but they write and design it like a brochure, which adds no value. What are some of the best practices for setting up your LinkedIn profile to attract independent and freelance work?

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 30, 2023

You know this, but you may still have the lame blue-gray square on our personal LinkedIn profile—the one that appears next to your current job listing. How to Replace the Default Blue-Gray Square The secret is to create a company page on LinkedIn, then link to it in your personal profile. Don’t show up like this!

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Recently I helped a consultant land a $420,000 consulting contract. It’s an 11-month project for one consultant: $320k in consulting fees and another $100k for travel expenses. Clearly this was a big win for the consultant. April 2013: Joe reaches out to Jennifer about some consulting work.

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Comatch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

But, only one percent of professionals make use of developing their personal brand on LinkedIn. . If you continue reading, chances are that you belong to the 99% that is still missing out on building their personal brand on LinkedIn. 1) Understanding how LinkedIn works and the core logic of the algorithm.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

With LinkedIn and personal websites widely used to promote careers, the idea of independent management consultants having a printable résumé may seem old-fashioned. This article explains why and how a consulting résumé should differ from a traditional corporate résumé. However, in most cases it’s still necessary. Is this true?

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MBO Partners

JUNE 13, 2018

LinkedIn is a powerful networking, marketing, and promotional tool for independent professionals. Make the most of your profile with these tips.

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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. I used to say that if you had a really strong LinkedIn profile and you keep your networ k warm , you probably didn’t need a website.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2017

Let’s face it, consulting often gets a bad rap. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. It’s perceived as nebulous, too theoretical, too touchy-feely. Be your best.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Independent consultants need to think the same way. Clarify what you do and/or what makes you different from other consultants. For example: not “ Management Consultant ” but “ Leadership for Companies in Transition. ” These brands represent certain values. In our field this is called personal branding. Just do it! Pun intended.)

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. Independent consulting is no different. LinkedIn makes this very easy.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. How will I figure out ‘how to’ consult? For more advice about the first 10 things you need to do when you start consulting download my free cheat sheet. Many people who have stellar careers behind them leave employment and set up as consultants.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A question I get a lot is, "How do I break into organizational consulting?". Even though I retired from organizational consulting, I am so grateful for my years advising the executives at Walt Disney World around transformational change. Is a consulting business owner seeking to break into the larger companies.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 2, 2018

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. It’s not enough to simply replace contractor with consultant on your résumé and LinkedIn profile. Consultants flock together and run in the same circles.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 26, 2022

From classmates to professors, guest lecturers, alumni, and LinkedIn connections – your duty is to increase and utilize this network. Not having a LinkedIn profile is unheard of, and it is expected of you to add someone on LinkedIn after meeting them.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 31, 2017

Most consultants I know struggle with business development, and it’s a top concern among those thinking about going independent. “ Consultants aren’t salespeople. Here is some sample language to use for your outreach via email or LinkedIn messaging: Hi Joe, It’s been a while since we’ve been in touch. I hope you are doing well.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 25, 2022

For example, as a student interested in management consulting you may want to chat with a current consultant to learn more about their work, lifestyle, and interests. So, you want to learn more about consulting, directly from a consultant. Go to LinkedIn, search for a company name, then click the “People” tab.

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The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 1, 2018

And your LinkedIn profile is the perfect place to both develop and spotlight your most focused marketing message. LinkedIn is one of the most important online tools for marketing your professional services. However, only a very small percentage of users post effective summaries of their business on their LinkedIn profile.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 10, 2018

I get it – making the move from employment to consulting is a big step. How will I figure out ‘how to’ consult? For more advice about the first 10 things you need to do when you start consulting download my free cheat sheet. Many people who have stellar careers behind them leave employment and set up as consultants.

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Comatch

APRIL 3, 2023

Say your customer listened to your podcast, viewed your LinkedIn post, decided to contact you by doing a direct search on Google, and then clicked on your ad. But the truth is, the customer arrived at your webpage through your podcast and LinkedIn post; only then did they do a direct search on google and find the ad.

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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. Pick up the phone, head to your email, or go to LinkedIn.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2021

If you’re interviewing with a start-up, check out its profile on Crunchbase. Look up competitors by going to the LinkedIn company page and scrolling down to the “Other Companies People Viewed” section. Use LinkedIn. Here, you can get caught up on rounds of funding, acquisitions, recent hires, and relevant press coverage.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Consulting is a relationship business and the things you put into place like high-quality website and content do more than attract a lead. The 5 Tactics.

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Women in Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

LinkedIn was the subject of the WIC South Bay Satellite meeting this month, and we were treated to a fun and informative luncheon with Sandy Jones-Kaminski. Here is her post outlining 10 things to do on LinkedIn each week! Acquiring loads of new Mastering LinkedIn for Business or Career clients. By: Sandy Jones-Kaminski.

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