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. And you'll be hungry. Which is great.

Methodologies 288

Methodologies Consulting Video Industry 288

CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

This is why superstar employees value this trait in a boss. This is why high-level executives value team members who are true to their word. This is why people value friends who are true to their word. This is why people value reliable and trustworthy partners. Use concrete words: “Yes.” Think about it.

Recruiting 111

Recruiting Recruitment Meeting Report 111

Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2017

To do this you should be paid on a 1099 tax basis instead of on a W-2 basis like a temp worker. To understand why, watch the 70-second video, “ Why Friends Don’t Let Friends W-2.” Yes, just $60 a year—tax deductible. Yes, just $60 a year—tax deductible. It makes a difference to me.

Consulting 150

Consulting Video Financial Data 150

Buzzsprout

JANUARY 8, 2024

Remember the 5 Ws If you aren't a natural question-asker, you can always go back to who, what, when, where, and why. " Why: "Why did you decide to switch your career? What is your favorite pastime and why? What did you want to be when you were a kid, and why? Can you give an example?

Interviews 96

Interviews Case Interview Research Industry 96

Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This is also why the end of the year is a good time to do this. This is a normal part of running a business; why apologize for being a sensible business owner? For example, right after a “win” or other milestone: “Yes, I thought the project went exceptionally well too! Another idea is to offer them an alternative.

Policies 195

Policies Benchmarking Banking Examples 195

Consulting Matters

MAY 31, 2018

One of the best things about mentoring other consultants is the opportunity it gives me to reflect on what I do as a consultant and why. This week our group was exploring the topic of gaining and retaining leadership buy-in and it caused me to stop and really think why this matters so much and it all boils down to this -.

Consulting 168

Consulting Training Training Leadership 168

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Person 2: I want you to never ask me to do X. Just ask… Why ? “I Tell me more about that, and in particular, why you want me to do X.” “I Why do you never want me to do X?” However, genuine conflict resolution is not at the level of X but at the level of why you want or don’t want X. Here is how it works.

Case Interview 91

Case Interview Interviews Policies Data 91

The Management Centre

JUNE 2, 2023

Ah, yes – you’re not alone. Like many people, it sounds as though you want to be a team player and so end up saying yes to every request that comes your way – whatever your own pressing priorities. Why don’t you start by using your skills and experience to come up with two options to solve this. Come and talk to me about them.’

Training 98

Training Training Course Energy 98

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Yes, John is using Sam's original words and phrases and passing those words off as John's ideas. Yes, I spoke with him afterward. Yes, I linked to the very first post I wrote about how little.) (I Yes, I use Weinberg's Fieldstone Method. Why Write More? I spoke with another writer, Sam, earlier this week.

Agile 108

Agile Conference Development Productivity 108

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 30, 2022

Yes, I have a checklist that I use as my “done” criteria. That's why Shortest Job First does not always work as a ranking approach. It does require you have an overarching goal, to know why you're doing this work. How Cycle Time and Cost of Delay Makes Product Development Decisions Easier (Day 2).

Development 98

Development Productivity Video Agile 98

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

2) Master your own job. Let me explain why each step is important. 2) Master your own job. Here’s why. So why wouldn’t we just promote him?” The powers that be are more likely to say yes to such a request if you’ve already mastered your current job. 3) Develop preliminary competence in the job above you.

Software 111

Software Engineering Meeting Development 111

Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

This is also why the end of the year is a good time to do this. Yes, I thought the meeting went exceptionally well too! This is a normal part of running a business; why apologize for being a sensible business owner? Or another idea is to offer them an alternative. This is one of those times. Make it a policy.

Consulting 354

Consulting Policies Benchmarking Examples 354

Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

This is also why the end of the year is a good time to do this. Yes, I thought the meeting went exceptionally well too! This is a normal part of running a business; why apologize for being a sensible business owner? Another idea is to offer them an alternative. This is one of those times. Make it a policy.

Consulting 221

Consulting Policies Benchmarking Examples 221

Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2021

On average probably 1-2 months. Consequently, if you want to be well prepared for your case interview, you will probably have to expect 1-2 months of intense preparation, after which it is not yet certain whether you will receive the job offer. The clear answer to this question: Yes, you should do so.

Case Interview 88

Case Interview Interviews Sports Consulting 88

Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you'll love my interview with Dan. So let me tell you why you need to listen in. He is an action-oriented visionary who deeply cares about people. Betsy Jordyn: Okay.

Consulting 296

Consulting Insurance Insurance Methodologies 296

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 15, 2020

This is why, in times of crisis, people often make poor decisions. 2 + 2 always equals 4. It doesn’t matter if you’re scared, depressed, or grieving, 2 + 2 will still equal 4. Yes, please notify me about any upcoming release of the class on How to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ). First Name *.

Emotional Intelligence 85

Emotional Intelligence Management How To Resumes 85

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 20, 2020

2 Try on New Pricing Models That Get You Out of "Trading Time for Money". We look to see what other people are doing and then try to copy then and scratch our heads later why they don't work. But the truth is we don't have to say "yes" to everything a client requests. You don't have to explain why. #5

How To 218

How To Consulting Marketing Course 218

Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 5, 2017

Reflection Exercise #1: The Three Whats Everyone has heard about asking why five times to get to the root cause of something. Reflection Exercise #2: Inside & Out This exercise is similar to the “Three Whats” above but better if you’re a creative or visual person. But how do you know if you’re doing the right things?

Exercises 186

Exercises Energy Efficiency Examples 186

Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Yes, the stories reflect my experience. Okay, there were only 6 of us, and 2 were women. Yes, the Computer Science curriculum had several required Hardware Engineering classes. See Book 2 for what you can do about that myth.). Yes, the manager’s job is to create an environment in which everyone can do great work.

Software 111

Software Management System Travel 111

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Yes, I am totally aware of using “think” in this sentence about feelings.). I had a script from HR, as in Part 2. Yes, several people cried when I laid them off. That's why I never said, “I know how you feel.” As managers, when we offer a job or a promotion, those emotions tend to be happy.

Efficiency 90

Efficiency Management Guidelines Exercises 90

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

Typically, experienced hires have 2+ years of experience working in an industry job or at another consulting firm, but they could also have over a decade of relevant experience if hired into the top level of a firm. Why firms hire experienced hires. In other words, they are not campus recruits. How experienced hires fit into the firm.

Recruiting 88

Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview Consulting 88

Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Why, you ask? 2) Declining Profits. If you get a case that deals with declining profits, the first question you should ask is “why?” The basic question here is, “why have sales gone down?” Whichever it is, you need to figure out what is happening and then why it is happening. 1) Growth Strategies.

Case Interview 100

Case Interview Interviews Insurance Insurance 100

Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Why, you ask? 2) Declining Profits. If you get a case that deals with declining profits, the first question you should ask is “why?” The basic question here is, “why have sales gone down?” Whichever it is, you need to figure out what is happening and then why it is happening. 1) Growth Strategies.

Case Interview 100

Case Interview Interviews Insurance Insurance 100

CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 27, 2019

Intuitive decisions are usually based on two things: 1) a mental model of the situation at hand; and 2) our emotional feelings about the situation. This is why people can have dates with people that seem perfect on the database search, but in person, are a terrible fit. Logically, yes. If the latter, I try to figure out WHY.

Financial 69

Financial Analysis Sports Data 69

Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 22, 2020

That's why defining one or two constraints might help us create guardrails for the work. Why do you desire those results? We compared the answers (yes, using stickies on the whiteboard so we could move things around). Team 2 typically did Search. Yes, once both teams needed the other team. Not all, but more.

Management 95

Management Agile Productivity Software 95

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2021

Yes, most firms have a system whereby each consultant is required to have a designated mentor to be an official guide (formally titled Coach, Counselor, etc.). It is easy to understand why there would be a desire to have a mentor who is popular, well-known with lots of positive name recognition across the firm. Availability.

Consulting 88

Consulting Sports Policies Course 88

Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

More than likely, my answer to you will be yes. Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Courses are a fantastic way to expand your reach, sweeten the value that you offer your clients, reduce your labor intensity, and provide passive revenue. Then I have my Business by Design.

Course 156

Course Consulting Video Fashion 156

Chad Barr

AUGUST 16, 2023

Day 2: Tech Tuesday Harnessing the Power of Web Strategies Explore various web strategies that lead to business growth. Day 2: Community Connections Building Relationships in the Digital Space Dive into the power of community engagement online. Why not try this process on your own? And yes, please share your results.

Case Interview 52

Case Interview Trends Media Tools 52

Rick Conlow

MARCH 1, 2023

Why do you consider this person “the worst?” Yes, it does seem that some managers do well in spite of the pitiful leadership practices. Interviews in seven hundred companies of 2 million employees suggest that the productivity of employees depends on their relationship to their boss. Is it your currrent supervisor?

Leadership 89

Leadership Training Training Development 89

CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

However, they know this, and that’s why they hire me. Yes, I’m one of those people. When I stopped to think about what makes a franchise (the local owner of a big chain) successful, it’s really two things: 1) They follow instructions really well; and 2) They are good at hiring and managing a lot of employees.

Case Interview 93

Case Interview Fashion Comparison Analysis 93

Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 13, 2023

Why does active listening matter? Active Listening Skill #2: Nonverbal Listening Active nonverbal listening refers to your body language. Active Listening Skill #2: Empathic Listening Active empathic listening combines verbal and nonverbal listening skills with empathy. A good starting question is to ask, what's on your mind?

Tools 77

Tools Leadership Development Survey 77

Tsavo Neal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Why should you focus on CRO (conversion Rate optimization)? Now, why should you focus on Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)? Now, why should you focus on Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)? If you could convert 2% of your website visitors into free consultations…. I spent 2 years freelancing on Upwork. All of them.

Advertising 60

Advertising Exercises Consulting Engineering 60

Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Consider these ideas: Goals are the “why” we choose specific actions. That's why I like the idea of bets or options. (I hesitate to call these experiences MVPs, but most of us need experience with the other person.). We manage risks to our long-term goals with short-term planning, replanning, and adjustments.

Management 98

Management Productivity Guidelines Consulting 98

Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 23, 2020

In Part 2 , I wrote about how you might finesse some of the constraints and floats if you can release frequently. That means they need to know the “whys” behind this project. Define the Project's “Why” to see Constraints and Floats. Why are these results desirable? What does success look like?

Management 65

Management Agile Productivity System 65

Tom Spencer

APRIL 4, 2021

It is not difficult to see why the job is so attractive to young overachievers. Yes, you are working on important projects and you will usually get your own workstream, doing your own research on a particular industry or process and creating your own slides. This ultimately leads to a steep learning curve. Responsibility.

Advertising 88

Advertising Consulting Hotels Travel 88

Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If we don't know who, why would we miss, appreciate, or undertake? If not, go to approximately 2:17). Why Is Passive Such a Problem? Yes, even in nonfiction, readers feel emotion. Worse, in “This work needs to be undertaken,” which specific people are supposed to undertake that work? See that example?)

Examples 91

Examples Management Consulting How To 91

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2020

This is one of the reasons why consultancies are increasingly trying to do the implementation phase themselves. Consultants are inclined to say yes to these extra bits of work because it feels like a good step to building a relationship with clients. Most frequently, a consultancy’s clients just run out of money. Evolving project.

Consulting 120

Consulting McKinsey Financial Company 120