Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The short answer: business development. The long answer: diligent business development that built a relationship over time. I've written about this before, that business development = relationship development , but let’s walk through the steps I took to foster this half-million-dollar contract. (If Of course, I do.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

Field of expertise — Consultants who can diagnose problems and create sound strategies and actionable plans can charge more than those who focus on more tactical work like project management. Reference: Seven of the Best Salary Information Websites.) Use websites like Salary.com or Indeed.com to get estimates.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2017

For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. Many clients don’t understand the difference between change management work and the more complex change strategy work. Instead, leave a list of your clients and references. Always have them ready. Be your best.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2024

In addition, their focus on effective resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and change management contributes to enhanced operational efficiency, increased agility, and improved project outcomes. References Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez. What organizations require a CPO? The Rise of a Chief Project Officer.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 20, 2017

Here is a verbatim snippet from her résumé at the time: PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY AND SERVICES Senior consultant with professional experience in Organization Development and Change, Leadership and Organizational Communications and Coaching , as well as internal and external Corporate Communications, including global marketing initiatives.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizational structure refers to how an organization arranges its employees, roles, and resources to achieve its goals. When they feel you care about their career and development, they will be more likely to take initiative and learn from their successes and failures. That’s a win for everyone involved. Clarity Consultants can help.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 12, 2023

During the month of October, I had the pleasure of learning Organizational Development (OD) and Change Leadership from The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. Leadership Support: Leaders must champion change and cultivate an environment that encourages adaptability. References Graham, J.,

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Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

How do some employees seem to develop the motivation to change while others struggle to start or persevere? Here are five steps you can take to develop more motivation when you find yourself or those you lead procrastinating. link] 4 Steps to develop more motivation at work. Why work motivation matters. Economic-Moral.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

If you refer to yourself as a freelancer or consultant, what does that imply? Positioning yourself the wrong way can limit your income, cost you thousands of dollars a year in taxes, stunt your professional development, and tie you unnecessarily to the traditional 9-to-5 routine. Friends don’t let friends W-2!

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It can be used as a reference point to assess the project progress at all phases of a project lifecycle. It consolidates three baselines (time, scope, and schedule) as well as previously developed auxiliary plans shown in the picture below. . Creating a project management plan is important because: . References .

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the dynamic fields of organizational development (OD) and change management (OCM), a consultant’s ability to ask the right questions plays as crucial a role as having the right answers. Great consultants tend to leverage listening and empathy as pathways to understanding, diagnosis, and solution development.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 12, 2024

Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry refers to the application of digital technologies to any manufacturing process with the aim of its optimization, increasing the quality of the output, and enhancing overall efficiency. References How AI Is Revolutionising Production. Read the article to find the answers.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

Appreciative Inquiry is an approach to change management that fosters positive transformation. It can be used in one-to-one coaching sessions, with teams to create strategic plans , or in companywide large-scale change initiatives. link] How is Appreciative Inquiry different from other popular change management approaches?

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Despite putting my own psychological safety at risk over Teams and physical safety at risk later meeting in person with an executive who refers to himself as “the devil” and a “scary dude” and who wields a pistol in the office, I feel I did the ethical thing: It prevented harm to others. References Holiday, R. The Obstacle Is the Way.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

For example, you may have a competitive advantage in government change management, but since you are not in the government consulting practice, it is not relevant. However, for many consultants, resonating means developing a concise yet punchy story. Going beyond the cookie cutter. a famous tech company, or a major bank).

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 3, 2023

An essential part of organizational consulting is helping individuals and teams gain clarity during change and dealing with role ambiguity created by the changes. Applying a RACI template in conjunction with a given change initiative is not intended to substitute for a robust change management plan.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Developing a list of questions can help you be ready to really listen to what is actually going on. To not just hear words, but to pay attention to the underlying needs and frames of reference. What is missing, or why is that idea set not working? Most of us don’t do that.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 15, 2018

Let’s click on Change Management to see what they offer here. Here they have some copy that explains some of the benefits they can provide…and an assessment that asks their prospect if they are prepared for change. This is very compelling for their prospects interested in change management.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

Systems that provide automated investment advice from financial firms have been referred to as robo-advisers. Morgan Stanley is being careful, observant, and open to change in the rollout process. The development of the system is complete, it is being tested now, and initial rollout to 500 FAs will take place in September.

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Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2016

To become more systematic about culture design, we use a tool that our company, Strategyzer, and Yves Pigneur co-developed with Gray. They will serve as an important reference tool as you assess if you’ve made progress toward your desired culture, and help you steer clear of the undesired culture. Courtesy of Strategyzer.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scenario exploration of external perspectives and forces with the potential to dramatically change your business. Scenario development of multiple potential stories about what the future might look like. Change management should be presented in a way that leads to different ways of thinking and acting. & Eden, C.

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LSA Global

JULY 18, 2024

” Anchoring Bias Anchoring refers to relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered (the “anchor”) when making decisions. ” A Note on Alignment vs. Agreement We know from change management consulting experts that alignment is a must-have and agreement is a nice to have in most decision scenarios.

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Ben de Haldevang

OCTOBER 11, 2018

I’ve been remarkably quiet for quite some time…this is not due to a lack of thought / interesting experiences etc but the development of the next stage in my M&A journey. If there’s anyone in your network who might be interested, please also refer them to me so that I can include them in future publications.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

Next, consider the various roles and needs to identify what talent you can develop internally and what expertise you will need to attract into your company. Lastly, based on the gap and competencies required to grow internally, develop a plan for employee development according to the different roles. References: Beckett, E.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 6, 2022

In an environment of perpetual change, the enemy of great change leadership is good change management. Good change management involves minimizing disruptions, avoiding costly mistakes, and control. In contrast, great change leadership maximizes business speed, efficiency, and innovation.

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Harmonious Workplaces

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Rita High School, where I learned to develop group and individualized training toward specific goals — namely, competing in band competitions or performing in concerts. Rita and manage others at Blockbuster and combine them to develop and implement training for salespeople, operations staff, cashiers, and line managers.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2023

No leader sets out to become obsolete, and developing leadership habits is a competitive advantage. Here are two timeless leadership skills and four low-cost, high-impact leadership development ideas to keep you growing and bring out your best in the new year. Why develop future-proof leadership skills? What occurred?

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here is a bonus link to an assembled collection of my top five personal favorite books from thought leaders on the topics of change management, coaching, culture, innovation and creativity, leadership style, servant leadership, and strategic planning. References: Densten, I. & Gray, J. Doolittle, J.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 28, 2022

Developing your cultural agility requires dedicated effort and investment to break from the typical classroom presentation, book, or eLearning module. They hired an executive coach as part of the leadership transition support and cultural agility development. Too often, change processes begin with what is wrong.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2023

Upskill your leadership with our development approach that is grounded in evidence from the fields of behavioral psychology and neuroscience - and helps leaders to successfully apply the servant leadership skillsets and mindsets that bring out the best in their teams to achieve strategic goals. References: Bono, J., &

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LSA Global

JANUARY 27, 2025

We know from change management simulation data that successful teams are built on a foundation of clearly defined roles that ensure efficiency, accountability, and collaboration. Key Questions to Answer: How will we use clear, written documentation that team members can reference?

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UPD Consulting

MARCH 16, 2022

Many frameworks provide descriptive stages on a continuum of possible resting spots, and having such a reference point is definitely useful. And without precise guidance on what to do next, they often revert back to what they already know: more training, coaching, and professional development, usually aimed at individuals.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 26, 2022

These assessments can be completed online and provide development recommendations and support materials. Here is a bonus link to an assembled collection of my top five favorite books from thought leaders on change management, coaching, culture, innovation and creativity, leadership style, servant leadership, and strategic planning.

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Nash Consulting

AUGUST 12, 2024

Speaking of The Top 15 Management Skills: Our Managing With Mind & Heart leadership development series is coming to a Zoom environment near you! Join the thousands of others who have learned the Top 15 Management Skills through our interactive management workshop and register today for the public offering.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt Reason #1: Pressure Accelerates Change One reason to embrace pressure is that pressure accelerates change, and leadership is about change. In the book Leading Change, renowned change management thought leader John Kotter identified that overcoming complacency to change requires a sense of urgency.

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Asamby Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

The K-waves (or Super Waves) refer to cycles, lasting about 40 to 60 years, experienced by capitalist economies, and brought about by technological innovation. The approach to setting goals, and monitoring performance, including personalized appraisals, followed by employee self-assessments developed gradually (see timeline graphic 2).

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Harmonious Workplaces

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Among the decisions I needed to make which could have profound effects on my career and my family, I found myself torn between what I had prepared to do since I reentered graduate school — management consulting in organizational development and change management — and what I had done as a consultant and executive, MarCom (marketing communications).

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