Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Great leaders dream of a better future – from business sustainability to growing future leaders, increasing speed to market, or operating with greater purpose. To turn those dreams into workplace realities, leaders set strategies. Evidence suggests only 5% of employees understand their company's strategy.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares. You are not alone.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 12, 2023

Today, many leaders are asking how they can change the organizational culture. Here are six practical culture change strategies that will move your company closer toward your goal. Espoused Values: What you are told and beliefs that you can use to make decisions. What is Organizational Culture?

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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. Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. How to do it and when You should probably do it now.

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language. 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. My blog post, “ Quote Your Consulting Rate with Confidence ” can help with this.)

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. They evaluate issues that the client is facing and help them develop action plans for improvement.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2020

As a mentor who helps people turn their life work into their own businesses, I meet a lot of highly trained and experienced professionals with both vision.and fear. Fear can look like integrity with claims that " I don't want to come across like a slick, used car salesman. I can just keep putting those positive vibes out there.".

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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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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.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

We can all agree nothing is certain except death and taxes. Annual off-site meetings to change dates on unsuccessful strategies don't make sense. So, how can organizations and teams account for uncertainty and make progress on what matters? Ranking helps avoid cognitive errors in scenario planning.

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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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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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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 1, 2023

That made me think about price framing and how people don’t use it nearly enough. BTW, do y’all find the graphics helpful in explaining things?) Reference point: You vs. the Competition. The point of reference that exists in your market’s mind. Ultimately, how are you positioned? Let’s start with a graphic.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Can you ballpark this for me? Louis Although the question is brief, a helpful answer is not. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Pedigree matters.

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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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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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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Watch this tutorial video and learn about the 3 types of profitable consulting courses and how they can amplify your client impact and profits. Betsy Jordyn : Hey, are you a consultant or coach?

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Management Consulted

MAY 29, 2016

Welcome to yet another opportunity to gain valuable insights from a book review, written by Preeti Vemu, MC intern, MC events organizer extraordinary, and an ex-Deloitte consultant. In this book, you will find more articles than you can stomach – awesome articles capturing key insights from the 1960s and moving forward to 2005.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 14, 2017

You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. Most independent consultants have no budget for marketing or advertising, yet they all wish they had a bigger client list. The second article provides tips for how to market yourself as an independent consultant using the Summary and Background sections.

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Consulting Success

MAY 1, 2017

The best way to get more clients is to figure out how to get in front of them – effectively and consistently. The most successful consultants understand who their ideal clients are and who they aren’t. This is critical, because once you have clarity on your ideal client you can move to the next step. It isn’t.

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Women in Consulting

APRIL 10, 2014

There would be a lot less bad marketing in the world if executives were forced to read all the ineffective, sometimes downright awful, content their organizations produce. Marketing is supposed to put human needs first by sounding like it was created for humans by humans. Marketers know this. That’s how buzzwords “happen.”

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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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Comatch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Grappling with complex topics, meeting demanding deadlines, and working long hours are all part and parcel of life as a consultant. So, while there’s no doubt that consulting can be a highly rewarding career, it’s easy to see how this lifestyle could lead to burnout. . 3 Reasons Hobbies Drive Productivity.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Becoming a better thinker requires you to understand the way you think, how you view the world, and developing a way of approaching problems that allows you to see things through multiple lenses. We refer to these lenses as ‘mental models’. You can think of mental models as tools in your mental toolbox.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking about becoming a consultant but not sure what the consultant's role entails? Are you currently a consultant and tired of shadow boxing negative stereotypes about this role and want to be seen as an essential strategic partner to executives? I don't know how to break up the content. Transcript.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Are you tired of the endless chase for small-paying consulting gigs? Do you want to stop under-valuing yourself through sub-contracting with other consultants and take your place as a sought-after advisor to the C-Suite? It's a consequence of an intentional positioning strategy, which I will explain to you in this video.

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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. How do they do it while contractors struggle? We just know.

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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. However, due my busy schedule there is only a handful of requests that I can reply and offer to help.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 20, 2020

In my previous article, I shared my thoughts on mentorship and how to become a more effective mentor. The answer to this question depends to a large degree on how deep of a relationship you want to establish and what you hope to gain. How to find a mentor. How long have you known them? How well do they know you?

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 20, 2017

My company represents self-employed professionals across the country, and over the last seven years I have interviewed, coached, or worked with more than 200 independent management consultants. What company problems or challenges can she solve? Conversely, I represent several consultants who are always in demand.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Although COVID-19 has created new problems and obstacles for many of us, the situation has also brought out the best in all of us in terms of our willingness to help others. For me, I wanted to leverage my professional experience to help students and professionals looking for employment and help individuals seeking career advice.

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I presented five problems associated with the commonly accepted ‘standard’ consulting proposal – the kind that can be found online with a simple search. What spurred my need to write this two-part series consulting proposals? Within the past month I was talking to a relative newcomer to the consulting profession.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Description: I’m joined today by the CEO of Signorelli Consulting Group, Tony Signorelli. His consulting group focuses mainly on sales enablement and marketing, and they have been in the business since 1995. You won’t want to miss the stories he tells in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In the last 18 months working with some of the world’s biggest sports brands, I’ve done research that has taught me the importance of market research to build strong brands and grow sales. Research is one of the biggest challenges marketers face. No matter, go as wide and deep as you can. You want to be market-oriented. .

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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. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? There’s no doubt that these challenges can significantly hamper the workflow. .

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

Based on conversations with your B-school seniors, you know how intense the first few months of the program is, with coursework, networking, and internship hunting all happening at the same time. If you are targeting the consulting industry, increase that stress quotient by a few more points due to intense competition in the sector.

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