Brimstone Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Managing your career is your responsibility. It is not something you can “come back to.” Instead, managing your career is something that needs to be done on an ongoing basis. Those who consistently manage their career are more likely to achieve their professional and career goals than those who don’t. Assess Yourself.

Management 97

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2021

Consulting, like many other industries, is under threat from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). AI refers to a range of technologies that allow computers (or robots) to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 20, 2018

One of the best ways to market yourself as a consultant is by having someone refer you to a client prospect. This type of marketing can be viewed through the lens of “networking by helping someone” (in contrast to networking and just meeting lots of people). gave them some management one-pagers I wrote on their topic).

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The role of a consultant is dynamic and complex, requiring a unique blend of skills that go beyond pure technical proficiency. In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills.

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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? You might need to help them do this.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

If you refer to yourself as a freelancer or consultant, what does that imply? The terms you use to describe yourself will impact how potential clients perceive you, how they pay you, and even how much they're willing to pay. Consultants give strategic advice and often lead complex projects.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A business at times requires help. When entrepreneurs and business managers need professional business assistance, they get it through consulting services. Business consulting services provide support and assistance for most types of companies, industries, and sizes. Find out what a consultant can do for you.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. Forward helpful articles.

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Development Real Estate Sales Sports 195

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then I read Lorin Hochstein's brilliant assessment in On productivity metrics and management consultants. All of us consultants can do the same. And I argue, those of us who are successful consultants—that's the point of our IP. We help our clients pre-sell themselves on us, based on our IP.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Project management involves creating lots of documentation. If you look into project management standards, you will find at least a dozen of various plans, multiple types of reports, and numerous other documents. A business case is a document that helps decision-makers determine whether a project is worth the investment.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 27, 2023

How did the LLMs do that? But here's the thing: if the LLMs can steal my intellectual property, what will they do about yours? Maybe working with these LLMs will help you learn to code, especially if it's a new language. Can you use the ideas in what the LLMs say to create your own content?

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use. How to determine your new billing rate Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. My blog post, “ Quote Your Consulting Rate with Confidence ” can help with this.)

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

Running a business during tough economic times can cause a lot of uncertainty. From figuring out how to cut costs and trying to stand out from your competitors, all while also trying to keep your staff paid and happy, there’s a lot to think about. When working in an office setting, this can create a domino effect among all employees.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

When unmanaged, these risks can impact people’s safety and, to make matters worse, come down to considerable financial losses. . So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . Project management risks. Chances of accidents.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients. How to determine your new rate Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. When to do it and how You should probably do it now.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These professionals stand out as some of the best I’ve met in the biz When I worked as an executive or a consultant advising C-suite leaders and business owners, many of them complained about their inability to attract and recruit talent. So, why take on these or other risks if a recruiter can help mitigate these issues?

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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. “ I don’t know how to build a pipeline of leads ” or “ I’m not good at sales ” are common refrains. A shift in perspective can make a significant difference in how you approach something.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 12, 2023

During the month of October, I had the pleasure of learning Organizational Development (OD) and Change Leadership from The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. I found this experience not only enlightening and a delight but also pragmatic and extremely helpful in the way I think about organizational change.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In the consulting world, your resume is even more important. The top three consulting firms — McKinsey, Bain, and BCG — have acceptance rates of less than five percent during any given year. This goes to show just how important it is to write a strong resume when applying to be a consultant. First Name *.

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that these projects cannot be successfully managed. Read the article to find out how to cope with the uncertainty in R&D projects and increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes. Read the next section to find out some useful recommendations.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 24, 2020

Years ago, I wrote The Influential Test Manager. In that article, I said, the test manager's (and the test team's) mission is: To assess the state of the product under development at any time and report on that state. The testers cannot assure product quality—they can report on the state of the product.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 28, 2023

Others are consultants. Well, I have sympathy for the thesis people, but maybe they can turn their thesis into a book.) (Well, I have sympathy for the thesis people, but maybe they can turn their thesis into a book.) Books can help change people's minds. Those activities can help people change their minds.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

If you want to start or grow a profitable consulting and coaching business you need systems and processes to consistently attract, impress and convert a steady stream of ideal clients and deliver exceptional results once you land them. Related: How to Position Yourself as a Peer (and Stay out of the Dreaded "Pair of Hands" Trap).

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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? You might need to help them do this.

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 31, 2017

You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. and another 334 million around the world, LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool and reference. The first article in this series explained how to have a “top-notch top box” on your profile. It’s probably not written from the client’s frame of reference.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Leaders striving for a better workplace may suffer consequences In a recent post on LinkedIn from the Business & Management Consultants open group, a contributor posted, “A manager who challenges the boss and stands up for their team, despite risking their own career, is a true leader.” I complied; he didn’t. Absolutely not!

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2017

Let’s face it, consulting often gets a bad rap. To combat this bias, use work samples and deliverables to show prospective clients how you do what you do. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. Instead, leave a list of your clients and references.

Intellectual Property 150

Intellectual Property Interviews Analysis Media 150

Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

It can be productive, motivating you to innovate, or draining, leading to burnout. Here is how to begin. Why you need a workplace stress reduction strategy Managing long-term stress can lower your risk for conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Stress is an emotional contagion.

Efficiency 84

Efficiency Productivity Journal Survey 84

Tom Spencer

JULY 4, 2020

Every year strategy consulting firms and agencies that specialise in executive business management and the “maximising shareholder value” approach receive billions of dollars for their services (Management Consulting, 2020). Are consulting firms about more than just advising management?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Especially if your first job is management consulting as you will be presented with many opportunities to jump into industry. Furthermore, given the uniqueness of each person’s situation and context, it’s especially difficult to write an exhaustive how-to article on this topic. Here are my 3 principles.

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The Management Centre

MARCH 8, 2024

Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. This month we respond to a very busy HR manager, who is being pulled in different directions. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love my job and I’m happy to be helpful.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Everyone I know in consulting entered it in large part as a means of career advancement, be it through the ranks of the consulting industry or with the intention to pivot into a different career down the line. Yet, what does it mean to get the most out of the consulting experience for career advancement? Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Epicflow

APRIL 24, 2023

But it can be rather challenging to ensure timely project delivery and high-quality project outcomes, not to overload your employees, and create opportunities for profitability growth, especially when you have multiple projects in the pipeline and a limited number of employees. We can define the concept of resource optimization in two ways.

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Resources Software Management Efficiency 52

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the previous article , we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 15, 2011

Although I’ve developed a number of blog posts addressing the practice of management consulting, I have spent little time tying things together into a framework of secret weapons of the modern consultant. niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 26, 2023

I am thrilled to announce a book birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter. People often ask me how long it takes me to write a book. Here's the story of the consulting book. In the mid-2000s… I started my consulting business back in 1994. See Manage It! I was wrong!)

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A management consultant is someone who is consulted on difficult business issues. In other words, senior managers come to consultants for information and advice. Whilst not untrue, this is a fairly unremarkable description of what a consultant does. How does a consultant formulate their insights?

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