Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Image generated by AI using a free version of Canva Of course you’ve heard of ChatGPT but are you using it to work smarter and more efficiently yet? Recently the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA) hosted a members-only roundtable discussion to help people jumpstart their use of this powerful tool.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 4, 2017

Would earning 100%, 200% even 300% more than you are now with your consulting fees be of interest? In today’s article I’m going to explain how to establish value for your consulting fees. Most buyers of consulting services are more than happy to invest at a 5-10X ROI. Improvement in efficiency.

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 16, 2025

By replacing generic onboarding with interactive, personalized learning experiences, businesses can ensure new employees integrate quickly and contribute efficiently. This article explores the challenges of traditional onboarding, the benefits of eLearning solutions, and how companies can measure success. Contact us today.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article explores the components of the ADDIE model and why it is an effective strategy for developing high-performing teams. Benefits of Using the ADDIE Model Cost-Efficiency : A thorough analysis at the outset helps prevent wasted resources on irrelevant training materials. appeared first on Clarity Consultants.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

It takes practice to quote your consulting billing rate with confidence. The tactics in this article will help if you bill by the hour or by the day. There are other ways to bill for your talent and expertise but those will be covered in another article. Is there already a consulting firm involved that you’ll be working with?

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This article provides a comprehensive framework for measuring the long-term impact of L&D initiatives and tracking the ROI of learning programs over extended periods, complete with real-world success stories and actionable metrics. Productivity metrics: Assess changes in output per employee or team efficiency.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2025

The global life sciences consulting market is expected to grow by around 10% per year from 2024 to 2029. This means there is likely to be huge demand for consultants with life sciences expertise to work on a range of projects from navigating the complex regulatory landscape to developing business growth strategies.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 12, 2017

Many consultants believe that just because they can consult they will be successful. The reality is that your ability to consult doesn’t mean you will be a successful consultant. “Michael, what does this have to do with consulting?” Consultants often forget why consumers want to buy something.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Custom eLearning development, guided by an experienced instructional design consultant, can help organizations integrate storytelling into their training programs. In this article, well explore why works, how to use it effectively, and tools to bring it to life in your eLearning initiatives. Read the full case study here 2.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

One of the main reasons for this has been due to the work we’ve done around Client Selection — attracting ideal consulting clients. . Most consultants know they should only work with ideal clients, but few actually put this into practice. . This creates more leverage, efficiency and creates better results for clients.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2025

Cross-functional teams have emerged as a powerful model for fostering innovation and efficiency in product development, allowing companies to break down silos, improve communication, and leverage diverse expertise to create better products, faster. It requires collaboration, agility, and a deep understanding of the customer.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

From telemedicine to wearable devices, health-tech innovations are not only improving patient outcomes but also making healthcare more accessible and efficient. This article explores how technology is impacting healthcare and highlights some significant health-tech trends.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

“What are examples of some of the best consultant websites?” ” “Why does an independent consultant need a website?” ” As a specialist in design, copywriting, and marketing for consultants, I’m biased. I believe every consultant should have a website. It even instills confidence in you.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As mentioned in a previous article, most business schools require either a GMAT or GRE score for their MBA programs. In this article, I will outline the major challenges I faced with the GMAT and how a prep course helped me drastically improve my performance. These test scores typically account for about 20% of the overall application.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Thinking about consulting as a career? You are probably curious about HOW exactly an MBA program will support you with your transition to consulting. Maybe you’ve heard about school consulting projects, strong alumni networks, and classes that can supplement your experience. Global Consulting Project. Creative thinking.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

As companies develop and grow, and the number of projects they deliver increases, business leaders are seeking ways to ensure more efficient coordination of all their initiatives. In this article, we’ll focus on the overview of a project management office only. . Managing shared resources across all projects. Cost reduction. .

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 5, 2020

Want to know what a perfect consulting proposal template looks like? Wish someone can take you behind the scenes so you can see for yourself how to structure a consulting proposal that commands six-figures? Here's the thing about proposals: It's not one of the favorite things that many consultants have around their business.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 20, 2017

These days, I see and speak with many consultants who want Olympic-level results in their businesses, but their commitment doesn’t match their ambition. Many consultants get excited about some new technology or tool. I didn’t call Dylan The Incredible Hulk just because of his size. Yet most of them never take action.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Description: JT Badiani is the founder of Focused Improvement Consulting, and his business has been built on the failures that he turned into his success. He has been in the consulting business for over four years, and has learned a few things along the way. The Road to Consulting. Failure means a lesson has been learned.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

Changes that impact workflow and organizational structure affect more than process efficiency and the bottom-line. Check out my article "Tips for Managing Resistance" which gives you some tactical strategies you can use with your clients. One of the biggest lies we all believe in is that "It's nothing personal - it's just business."

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Consulting case interviews are a critical part of the hiring process for many top consulting firms. In this article, I will share nine (9) key tips that helped me succeed in my MBB consulting case interviews. This approach helps you stay focused and efficient in your analysis.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's be real - you don't want to grow your OWN consulting or coaching business for the money. This article is your first step. Why consulting or coaching? What difference will your consulting/coaching success make to your career and life? What problem does your consulting or coaching solve?

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Let’s figure it out in the article. . To identify possible project risks, it’s reasonable to analyze historical data, consult stakeholders and the project team as well as perform simulations. As a rule, companies implement project/resource management software for more efficient workflow and resource utilization. Conclusion.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 14, 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, and consulting is no exception. The integration of AI into consulting practices offers significant potential benefits, enabling firms to provide deeper insights, improve efficiency, and deliver more value to clients.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Consulting firms rely heavily on case interviews to find the right candidate and, therefore, you should practice them – practice them well, start practicing them early (2-3 months prior to the interview), and then keep practicing them often. Consulting Math. GMAT and GRE tests are excellent practice for consulting math.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2017

Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. Efficiency is about doing the same with less. The benefits from improving efficiency appear to have petered out.

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Chad Barr

MARCH 5, 2025

For consultants, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate advisors, staying ahead requires leveraging cutting-edge tools that maximize efficiency and impact. Automation & Efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks, from social media scheduling to personalized client engagement, reducing workload while maintaining quality.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

This is the first of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will provide a basic introduction to AI as it relates to the consulting industry and explore some key concepts and applications that every consultant should be familiar with.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

As someone who recently completed graduate school and began a consulting career, I have learned what was useful and important during my academic career as well as what was a waste of time. This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. This focus changes in graduate school.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The Mutually Exhaustive Collectively Exhaustive (MECE) framework is an important problem structuring principle that consultants use to organize data efficiently and comprehensively. In this article, we will cover how to utilize MECE in a case interview setting. To watch a video … Continue Reading.

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Management Consulted

MAY 17, 2015

In 2013, The Economist published an article on the increasing demand for management consulting in various sectors of society. This article, titled, “To the Brainy, the Spoils”, was headed up with the following tagline: “As the world grows more confusing, demand for clever consultants is booming”. 2) Decreased costs.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

This is the fifth of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation.

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Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

In this article, we’d like to explore the greatest impediments that prevent companies from turning into data-driven organizations as well as the main factors contributing to achieving this goal. . Apart from leveraging data for more efficient decision making, what other characteristics are peculiar to data-driven organizations?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2022

This article outlines the differences in time commitments for graduate students versus full-time consultants. It also offers a way to prepare yourself for the transition to consulting by providing you with some suggestions on how to implement a consultant-like scheduling method. Time Commitments in Consulting.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

See my earlier article for tips.) 2] These taglines were created and are owned respectively by 1) Tom Freestone , Freestone Enterprises; 2) Susan Nelson , HR Leaders Coach; 3) Stacey Schwarcz , Ariel Analytics; 4) Joe Hopkins , Collective Fusion Consulting. It may include who you do it for, though that’s usually not necessary.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. Keeping participant numbers limited to those who are essential to the discussion is crucial for efficiency.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Discussion on management consultancy often reduces the clientele of strategy firms to multinational corporations. Although this might largely be the case, such a simplistic view ignores a major field of consulting: governmental and public sector advisory services. Different mindset. Different stakeholders. Final thoughts.

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