Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Reconnect with everyone who is in a position to hire you or refer you. Land Your First Project Dont be afraid to take the leap to solopreneurship because youre anxious about having to sell or do business development. Business development involves cultivating trusting relationships, but this takes time to build momentum.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JUNE 15, 2011

Although I’ve developed a number of blog posts addressing the practice of management consulting, I have spent little time tying things together into a framework of secret weapons of the modern consultant. I also think of changing one’s reference of thinking with. concepts such as “there are no sacred cows”. So there you have it.

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Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

A capacity planning tool is software developed to assist organizations in allocating and managing their resources more effectively. Detecting resource shortages; Developing capacity plans; Visibility into project and non-project demand. What Is a Capacity Planning Tool, and Why Do You Need One?

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 21, 2025

Organizations allocate substantial resources to employee training and development; however, a significant amount of the information acquired is frequently forgotten within a few weeksa phenomenon referred to as the forgetting curve.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 20, 2024

New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected.

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Consulting Success

JULY 7, 2023

What is a consulting partnership, and why should developing them be one of your primary focuses as a consulting business founder? A consulting partnership refers to a relationship you build with someone who works at an organization that serves the same audience as you.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2020

In this case I am referring to the reason for why they were born and their highest potential. So here's the real hidden cost of under-investing in your business development. Not the purpose that they want to create through their business such as having a flexible lifestyle and unlimited earning potential.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This concept, popularized by Harvard professor Amy Edmondson, refers to the shared belief that team members can speak up, share ideas, or admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences. Leaders prioritizing professional development and team-building can better address challenges, foster collaboration, and achieve shared goals.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As companies increasingly turn to eLearning platforms to facilitate employee training and development, it’s crucial to understand the cognitive processes at play. Germane Cognitive Load: This refers to the cognitive effort required for meaningful learning and problem-solving. Contact us today!

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 10, 2024

More opportunities for growth and development. Involvement in multiple con current project s forces team members to deal with diverse tasks and challenges, which contributes to their professional development. References Wigert, B. Frequent feedback. Too Many Teams, Too Many Bosses: Overcoming Matrix Madness.

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Successful Independent Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. I value the relationship we’ve developed over the last two years, and certainly want to continue being of service to you and the team. Your business anniversary is also a good opportunity for some social media exposure but I digress.)

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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 3, 2023

Learning services refers to the outsourced management of training activities and/or processes. These services can include content development, learning administration, learning delivery, vendor management, measurement and analytics, learning strategy and learning technology.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 16, 2019

GLG refers to these SMEs as Council Members, and they provide expertise in small bits, like an hour or two by phone or video conference. When GLG launched in 1998, we called our expert consultants Advisors, and referred to them as our Council of Advisors. The phrase “Council Members” references this history.”

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Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Research and development projects involve the process of discovering new ideas, technologies, and solutions to create new products (or services) or improve existing ones. In addition, changing requirements are commonplace for research and development projects. Will the developed product satisfy customers and be relevant in the market?

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Parallels between shared music-making and OD In the dynamic world of organizational development (OD), business leaders oftentimes find themselves on a continuous quest to find innovative and effective strategies for fostering teamwork, navigating change, and enhancing employee well-being.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

This article and the corresponding quick reference guide summarize the pros and cons and offer practical tips for expanding your reach. Use the suggested questions in the reference guide to help figure this out ahead of time. For more links, download the reference guide.) More info on agencies and platforms below.)

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

Several banks have partnered with blockchain companies to develop their own blockchain networks or integrate blockchain solutions into their existing systems. Although initially viewed with skepticism, blockchain is now being embraced for its potential to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance security.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EQ (Emotional Quotient) or EI, refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and utilize emotions effectively in ourselves and others. Developing Emotional Intelligence in Management Practice Self-Awareness Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence.

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David A Fields

JUNE 10, 2015

I’m in the running for a substantial project with a drug-development company). She answered, “We’re looking for cultural fit, and experience, and your references… but I see you’ve worked with Acme Corp, and the comments from Norman, their VP of Development were very impressive, so we’re good on that front.” Thank […].

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

People often refer to it as “closing” more sales. Here’s how to win more consulting sales. I’m going to offer you some insights, some mindsets, and ways of thinking about this to help you actually win more business. Forget About Closing The Sale (For Now) The key to closing more sales is don’t focus on the close.

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Epicflow

MAY 31, 2022

In today’s changing and uncertain world, aerospace engineering companies are seeking the ways to design and develop new products faster and with less cost. Digital thread refers to the sharing of product lifecycle data up and down the extended supply chain via a communication framework. References. Digital thread.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You need to be top-of-mind when the need for your expertise pops up so the client thinks to call you, or their colleague thinks to refer you. Develop a “tagline” or one-sentence summary. Independent consultants need to think the same way. In our field this is called personal branding. What do I enjoy doing and do really well?

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Epicflow

JANUARY 19, 2022

The prospects for further EV market development are presented in the image below. [2] Connectivity: Further Developments . EV automakers will focus on user convenience and services: previously they primarily aimed to develop EV technology, while this year, they are going to work more on bringing greater convenience to EV drivers. .

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 1, 2024

Instead, leave behind a list of references with their job titles and contact info. Clients usually don’t bother to call references but seeing the list will enhance your authority. If you’re meeting your potential client in person, bring color copies to use as visual aids, but don’t leave your samples with the client.

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Epicflow

JULY 12, 2022

However, according to the survey by NewVantage Partners [1] conducted in 2021, only 24% of companies have managed to develop into data-driven ones. Culture in this case refers to people, processes, and change management. What Helps Companies Develop into Data-Driven Organizations . Continue working on culture development.

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Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

developing a poor project plan), Executing (e.g., This mostly refers to the manufacturing process, which is also a part of aerospace engineering. Step 4: Developing risk response strategies. References . They touch upon the following project management areas: Planning (e.g., Chances of accidents. Bell, Megan.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2023

Develop behavioral intervention generation, vetting, and project portfolio management processes. References: Milkman, Katherine L., So based on these premises, some strategies for companies looking to implement behavioral science include: Look for quick wins opportunistically (e.g., when getting started), while also being realistic.

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Preparing proper responses to risk-bearing events A proactive approach to risk management allows manufacturing project teams to develop effective response plans; they will be able to mitigate the impact of risks before they can derail the project. References Stevick, K. Worker Shortage: Overcoming Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. I value the relationship we’ve developed over the last two years, and certainly want to continue being of service. Remind them of your value and how you value the relationship. Give your clients ample notice.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2023

This made me think of the Grand Challenges Project courses at Cornell where companies offer real and safe situations for students to try to solve problems that address any of 17 UN Strategic Development Goals (SDG). Reference: Strohmetz, David B., Students apply their skills to help. Now I need to do my part.). 2 (2002): 300-309.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 12, 2017

When pursuing a PhD, one has to synthesize a lot of tacit knowledge from many sources in order to develop facility and expertise. The book is a fairly quick read, and I found it very helpful as a reference for thinking about qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. There’s a lot of explicit knowledge documented as well.

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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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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. s responsible for developing common frameworks that are used by all project participants (team members, stakeholders, project managers) in their work on projects.

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A love list is a strategic tool for planning and tracking relationships you want to nurture—clients, potential clients, and people who can refer you to prospective clients. The Bottom Line Business development is relationship development. What’s a “love list”? Remember, none of these involve pitching your services.

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Steve Shu Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

Others may have different experiences, so make sure to get some other perspectives.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 1, 2024

Here is a snippet from his resumé: Professional Summary and Services Jack Tradesmith is a 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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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 21, 2023

We can redesign the client experience to make ourselves more referable, we can mine our client lists for new potential referrers, we can reach out more broadly to our existing communities, etc. If it was a referral, note the name of the person who referred them. (If Thank you, Liz, for referring Sharon to me.

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