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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Getting new projects – Business development is a common challenge for most independent consultants and solopreneurs. In my mind I’ve never done any “business development” but new clients and projects always seemed to come along.

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If You're a SME Make Extra Money with GLG

Successful Independent Consulting

I didn’t upload a résumé and it said I’ve only been an independent consultant since 2016, although I’ve worked as one since 2004.) The application lets you link to your LinkedIn profile, but it’s best to upload a current résumé so your work history pre-populates. (I Then you can log in and update your profile.

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Continuous Development Will Change Organizations as Much as Agile Did

Harvard Business

In 2001, a new approach to technology development was created by a daring group of developers. Called Agile, the process put customers at the center of product development, encouraged rapid prototyping, and dramatically increased corporate speed and agility. Continuous Development is a growing trend in the software industry.

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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Getting new business – For solopreneurs, business development is a common challenge. Sure, it sounds fabulous—the ability to be selective about the work you do, have a flexible schedule, escape office politics, make good money—but there are drawbacks.

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Serving on Boards Helps Executives Get Promoted

Harvard Business

Second, board service is an avenue for an executive to gain access to unique knowledge, skills, and connections, so firms actively use external board appointments as a way to groom and develop executives. in 2004, and in 2005, her total compensation from her home firm, Whole Foods Market Inc., ” Similarly, Sempra CEO Debra L.

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As Work Changes, Leadership Development Has to Keep Up

Harvard Business

As work itself is changing, some of the basic tenets of leadership development are being challenged. To meet these challenges, we see three priorities for developing the next generation of leaders in the “work-disrupted” age: Mastery of Digital. Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders. Insight Center.

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

I have worked on and off with Jim since 1999, first as his Organization Development Consultant at Disney and, more recently, as a sounding board when he retired from his 43-year career. Next steps: Buy Jim's new book if you need to develop your Circle of Influence, get in balance, and lean into time-tested leadership guidance.