David A Fields

MAY 25, 2021

Of course there is. Is there a best way to respond to a prospect when they tell you they won’t be awarding your consulting firm a project? Losing a project is frustrating. For instance, let’s say your consulting firm was contacted by the tech-focused, private equity group, E-Ratiq to potentially assist with one of their … Continued.

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David A Fields

JANUARY 25, 2022

Many of your consulting firm’s clients are prioritizing diversity in terms of thinking style, work style, age, cultural background and, of course, race and gender. What about you and your consulting firm—should you increase your diversity too? The question is more nuanced than you’d think.

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I say that despite many lists highlighting one of my books, which is flattering, of course.) Many contain great recommendations of useful books for consulting firm leaders. However, the books on the list are largely not unexpected or trajectory shifting. (I Fields Consulting Group.

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David A Fields

MARCH 26, 2019

Of course not. Is your consulting firm like toothpaste? In case you’re scratching your head, trying to figure out where this is going, there’s an easy answer: No. Your offering isn’t creamy and there’s no limit to how much consulting you can bring on a plane. But adopting a classic marketing strategy used to sell … Continued.

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David A Fields

MARCH 6, 2018

And yet, in the pursuit of new clients, your most profitable course is to learn rather than to inform. Your wisdom and sagacity determine your to clients, and you are literally paid to announce your well-reasoned thoughts. Your genius is revealed by your questions, not your [ ]

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Not recently, of course, but before you led a consulting firm. There’s good reason to spill humor all over your consulting firm’s work. My team’s extensive, proprietary research among consulting firm leaders suggests you’ve been hilarious. Or, perhaps, before you had teenagers. … Continued.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nearly all transformation efforts face significant challenges that can derail the whole program.

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Consulting Success

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As an ambitious consultant, you might think that achieving your goals is about choosing your target, and simply staying the course But after running a consulting business for many years — and coaching many other consultants — I’ve discovered. Let’s discuss goal setting for consultants — and how to actually acheive the goals you set.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2023

For Dyson students looking to get a short summary of what is different about my AEM 4000 section, here is short blurb: The theme for this section is around Behavioral Economics and Human Behavior. This section is designed to introduce students to the field of behavioral economics and how it can help us understand and influence human behavior.

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David A Fields

APRIL 28, 2020

Are there video call-specific rules of etiquette? Remember the old days, when people left their houses? Consultants would frequently travel thousands of miles, sardined next to strangers (crazy, right?). Even then, your consulting firm’s best, everyday outreach tool was your telephone.

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David A Fields

APRIL 30, 2019

Ideally, frequent storms of consulting opportunities shower your spires and domes, coursing down to sustain the peasants consultants in your employ and nourish your garden of profit. Imagine your consulting firm as a palace. Or, if your consulting firm is not a palace, then perhaps it’s a house. However you … Continued.

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David A Fields

JUNE 8, 2021

” Most pressing of all, of course, … Continued. For instance, when it comes to writing content, consultants ask, “Which comes first, the article or the puns?” ” or, “Which comes first, the title or the chocolate reference?” The post The Consulting Firm Caption Competition appeared first on David A.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 13, 2019

Of course, you’ve also been advised to coat your daily diet with chocolate. You’ve undoubtedly received plenty of advice to position your consulting firm in a narrow niche. Maybe the latter advice was only from me, but it still counts.) Niche, chocolate. Is either one really necessary? Absolutely!

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

You know the old adages about assumptions: “Assume makes an ass out of you and me,” and “Assume I’ll want chocolate when I visit, and you’ll be right,” and, of course, “Assume spelled sideways is almost masseuse.” Assumptions alleviate the strain on your brain. You needn’t ponder the melting point of olive oil because you … Continued.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2022

This new course is geared toward developing knowledge, ability, and professional skills to apply behavioral economics in business settings. The course is especially geared toward students who may consider future professions in consumer finance, marketing, product development, data science, or consulting/advisory. nudge units).

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David A Fields

MAY 30, 2017

Of course you would. Wouldn’t you like to plant yourself across the desk from a prospect who’s dripping with extra cash and happens to be afflicted with exactly the problem you solve? Unfortunately, most executives don’t seem to leave puddles of money in their footsteps. Plus, it’s tough to know whose pain is burning fiercely [ ]

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Consulting Success

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Many people in the corporate world who are getting plump salaries and great benefits are comfortable enough to stay the course until they hang up their hats. But some who have put in the hours and paid their dues yearn for something more. Dan Pontefract was one of those, and for him, that something more was.

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David A Fields

JULY 9, 2024

In addition to your experience and expertise, (which are both crucial, of course), there are at least seven easy, tactical, practical practices that will make it more likely clients will discuss engagements with you and hire your firm. You can make your consulting firm more attractive to clients.

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Everywhere you look there are gurus, coaches, and course creators who claim they can help you become a successful consultant. And that’s a great thing. The consulting market is growing. The pie is getting bigger and bigger — and everyone can have a piece. However, we’ve noticed some of these gurus are peddling myths.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Metaphorically, of course. Glowing testimonials? Phenomenal client outcomes? Jaw-dropping client list? No, the real sign that you run a great consulting firm is that you deftly employ Spirographs. Those other indicators are all good.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The easiest source of new business is, of course, current clients. However, setting your existing clients aside, where will you find your next, new client? Below are the best places to look.

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David A Fields

JUNE 27, 2023

You make decisions in the course of creating value for your consulting firm’s clients. That decision-making ability can be captured in a simple, powerful format that will reduce your labor intensity and, potentially, attract clients. If your consulting firm assesses situations and dispenses advice (e.g.,

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

bazillion gurus and marketers who offer tidy packages and courses for startup consultants. As a consulting firm leader you encounter youngsters and corporate folks who gaze on your practice with admiration and ask you what it takes to start a consulting firm. Your answer can be refreshingly simple. A simple Google search reveals 13.83

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David A Fields

AUGUST 1, 2017

Your attitude is critically important to your success and, of course, your personal happiness. If you recite, “I’m worthy of success” every morning, will your consulting business grow? Not likely. Instead, adopt the three mindset techniques below that can make a real difference. 1 [ ]

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In my free time I have been developing a course, tentatively called Applied Behavioral Science in the Digital Age to be taught to business school students at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The class will discuss key elements to starting and implementing behavioral science initiatives within a company. FinTech) settings.

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Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As an example, for Door 3 students could put me in the hotspot by having me present a short piece of research and then quiz me based on concepts in Chapters 1 and 2 of the course book. The voting didn’t quite go as I expected it would.

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Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Here’s a short pitch slide for students considering taking my AEM 6150 course on applied behavioral economics. What hasn’t killed you has made you stronger. I am already mentally trying to prepare for spring teaching.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 27, 2022

This list of resources may be updated from time to time: Practical Introduction to Data Scraping Using Python – [link] Python, Data Scraping, and Beautiful Soup Crash Course – [link] Facebook Data Scraping and Sentiment Analysis Using Python – [link] Twitter Data Scraping and Python – [link].

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Take 30% off the Consulting Beyond the Bottom Line Course Series! Discover how to get started in organizational consulting and what it takes to make great money and a difference as an executive advisor by enrolling in, The "Consulting Beyond the Bottom Line" Course Series!

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

As related to the Applied Behavioral Science in the Digital Age course that I have been developing, I am creating a casebook that covers examples based on the real world, such as sample websites, app designs, email campaigns, and customer journeys with ideas about how to evaluate such designs though the lens of behavioral science.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 5, 2021

As related to the Applied Behavioral Science in the Digital Age course that I have been developing, I am creating a casebook that covers examples based on the real world, such as sample websites, app designs, email campaigns, and customer journeys with ideas about how to evaluate such designs though the lens of behavioral science.

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Examples Course Development Company 195

Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2021

In my free time I have been developing a course, tentatively called Applied Behavioral Science in the Digital Age to be taught to business school students at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The class will discuss key elements to starting and implementing behavioral science initiatives within a company. FinTech) settings.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2022

Persistence refers to the notion of continuing a course of action despite difficulty, setbacks, and failure. Perspective is the primary way of distinguishing between good and bad courses of action. Check the weather and chart a course, only then can you set sail and persist.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Of course, often it's not enough to just talk to someone once. Of course, every once in a while, you'll forget, and the prospect will "fall off the table". (Mimiran makes this really easy, but whatever system you are using, make sure there is time blocked off in your calendar.). You have to follow up.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The true challenge isn’t just charting the course. How can you build a consulting business that thrives — without sacrificing your health, relationships, or sanity along the way? Building your consulting business is like navigating an uncharted ocean: full of opportunity, but relentless and unforgiving.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 17, 2020

Take 30% off the "Consulting Beyond the Bottom Line" Course Series! Discover how to get started in organizational consulting and what it takes to make great money and a difference as an executive advisor by enrolling in, The "Consulting Beyond the Bottom Line" Course Series! Master the 5 Steps of the Consulting Engagement Cycle!

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