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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. To tackle the challenge of business development, change your frame of reference. If you look up any definition of the term business development , you won't find the word "sales" because there's no selling involved.

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Unlocking Fortune 500 Potential: The Clarity Expertise in Learning & Development

Clarity Consultants

Over three decades of leadership at a premier Learning & Development (L&D) consulting firm have not only provided me with a wealth of experience but also a clear understanding of the transformative power that targeted, expert-driven training holds, especially for Fortune 500 companies.

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#8: 5 Reasons Why EVERY Consultant Needs Systems Thinking

Consulting Matters

Any change in one part of the system, effects the others. If you don't adjust the system, your change effort will for certain fail. The key to sustainable change is taking into account the entire system. The concept of system thinking might be new to you. To create real results (vs. Where You Might Get Stuck.

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. Instead of thinking of how companies or consulting firms typically handle business development, use an approach more like how we work as individuals and soloprenuers. It’s vexing for a variety of reasons.

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The Value of Continuous Learning: Strategies for Lifelong Skill Development

Clarity Consultants

Explore the importance of continuous learning in the corporate world and uncover strategies for companies to encourage skill development among their workforce. Talent Retention and Recruitment Employees value opportunities for growth and development. Embrace Technology Leverage technology to facilitate learning and skill development.

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Shift Your Perspective to Make Business Development Easier

Successful Independent Consulting

Most consultants I know struggle with business development, and it’s a top concern among those thinking about going independent. “ Most of us never had sales training so this concern is understandable, but reframing how we think about business development can turn concern into action. or “ Oh my god, I’m going to die!

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Don’t Let Your Company’s Culture Stifle Leadership Development

Harvard Business

All too often, leadership development programs don’t adequately account for the culture, norms, and system within which the leader is working. The author shares four strategies that Intuit has used to build a culture that reinforces, rather than inhibits, positive leader growth.

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