David A Fields
APRIL 16, 2019
Before Goldilocks was eaten by the three bears (or was it the three pigs?), she fussily spotted the ideal porridge, chair and bed for herself. What’s the ideal consulting opportunity for your consulting firm? There are myriad guidelines you could apply to pinpoint your ideal consulting opportunity. For example, strategic fit, duration of project, or … Continued.
Successful Independent Consulting
APRIL 12, 2019
Negotiating is typically hard for everyone, but it’s especially tough for consultants. It’s our nature to make the client happy, so negotiating for a higher rate feels awkward. But when you’re self-employed, even the smallest increase in your rate can translate to big bucks , particularly if the rate is for a long project, or if you’re working with an ongoing client.
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CaseInterview.com
APRIL 17, 2019
For almost any professional job, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their qualifications. Your resume is one of the most important documents during the application process, as it acts as a summary of your education, experience, and skillset. In the consulting world, your resume is even more important. The top three consulting firms — McKinsey, Bain, and BCG — have acceptance rates of less than five percent during any given year.
Consulting Matters
APRIL 9, 2019
Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hey there, it's Betsy Jordyn and I am so excited to interview our latest Consultants Institute grad, Dave Saliaris, who has his own consulting group that he is launching officially. So welcome. I'm so glad to have you here and I'm so glad you're willing to take the time to talk to us. Dave Saliaris: Well hi Betsy.
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Clarity Consultants
APRIL 24, 2019
By using the right learning strategy, you can improve employee engagement. Plus, you get the benefit of their enhanced skill sets while your workers have a chance to explore new territory and develop professionally, creating a win-win scenario. The post How Can a Learning Strategy Improve Employee Engagement? appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
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David A Fields
APRIL 30, 2019
Imagine your consulting firm as a palace. 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. Or, if your consulting firm is not a palace, then perhaps it’s a house. Or a tent. Or trullo? However you … Continued. The post Want More Rain at Your Consulting Firm?
Consulting Success
APRIL 1, 2019
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or simply running a small team, having an entrepreneurial mindset is so important. Author, speaker, and consultant Rita McGrath says constantly looking at where your next opportunities are coming from and making sure you’re up to date and fresh is what the entrepreneurial mindset is all about, and it all begins with changing the nature of competitive advantage.
Harvard Business
APRIL 18, 2019
Surprising results from a survey of 1,500 leaders.
Consulting Matters
APRIL 9, 2019
Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hey there, it's Betsy Jordyn and I am so excited to interview our latest Consultants Institute grad, Dave Saliaris, who has his own consulting group that he is launching officially. So welcome. I'm so glad to have you here and I'm so glad you're willing to take the time to talk to us. Dave Saliaris: Well hi Betsy.
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Clarity Consultants
APRIL 9, 2019
Mergers can be a hectic time for all parties involved. With 20% of employees voluntarily leaving after a merger announcement, a good training and change management program before, after and during a merger can ease the transition and help you keep the best employees around. The post [Infographic] 5 Ways a Good Change Management Plan Can Help With Your Merger appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
Management Consulted
APRIL 14, 2019
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG look for specific traits in consultants. After years of working with candidates that go to MBB firms and other consulting firms, we’ve noticed something. McKinsey, Bain, and BCG look for something different in consultants than other … Continue Reading. The post McKinsey, Bain, and BCG: 3 Things They Look for in Consultants appeared first on Management Consulted.
David A Fields
APRIL 23, 2019
Let’s finish up with Goldilocks, that unrepentant trespasser, porridge thief and handy metaphor for everything “just right.” When last we left our fair-haired bear bait, she was pointing to Significance as one of the key indicators of the perfect project for your consulting firm. (See this article.) Goldi’s Five-by-Five zone consists of your prospect’s top … Continued.
Consulting Success
APRIL 15, 2019
Having a third-party vision of your business can sometimes be helpful. Having somebody that would take a step back and take a look at your company to see if you have things figured can be a way to know the holes in your business plan. That is the beauty of consulting. Former CEO of Picture Tel, Lew Jaffe, shares how consulting helped his previous company to grow.
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Harvard Business
APRIL 4, 2019
Women are less likely to ask than men.
Markovitz Consulting
APRIL 24, 2019
It’s been a long time since I blogged about the inanity of multitasking in a cognitively demanding environment, but my friend Mark Graban sent me an article that reminded me of how important this topic is. According to a new study by Penn Medicine and Johns Hopkins , first year physicians spend 87% of their time on indirect patient care, half of which is consumed by the various electronic medical record systems.
Clarity Consultants
APRIL 17, 2019
When you are preparing a comprehensive training program for your staff, strategy is key. The strategic management process includes several stages, including the formulation and implementation phases. The post How Do You Go from Crafting Strategy to Implementing Strategy? appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
Management Consulted
APRIL 9, 2019
Delta and United are two of the largest airlines in the world. The debate about which of these U.S. legacy carriers is the best airline for consultants continues to rage. To put that discussion to rest (or add some fuel … Continue Reading. The post Best Airline for Consultants: Delta or United? appeared first on Management Consulted.
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David A Fields
APRIL 2, 2019
You want your consulting firm to continuously improve and grow. The door to improvement and growth opens when you reflect on an experience, not simply from living through the event. Ergo, reflecting on every project will help your consulting firm thrive. But what, specifically, should you evaluate? Or, as sophisticated, technical consultants are trained to … Continued.
Consulting Success
APRIL 29, 2019
It is vital to build and maintain relationships as part of your continuous business development with your existing or potential clients. Talent development consultant Nancy Halpern’s way of doing this is by spending four or five nights out of every week taking a client out for a drink, having dinner, and staying in touch. According to Nancy, these are ways of honing your message as people enjoy getting together and spend time with people they like.
Harvard Business
APRIL 30, 2019
New devices offer less intrusive, more intuitive ways to make humans smarter.
Tom Spencer
APRIL 27, 2019
Ever feel short-changed by the amount of time you’re allowed to take off work? In some cases, individual employers are more generous than ever in looking after the well-being of their employees. But for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners the idea of taking off anything more than the occasional weekend is more fraught with panic than with the prospect of taking it easy.
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Clarity Consultants
APRIL 3, 2019
As a company, it only makes sense to evaluate the effectiveness of your learning and development (L&D) program. After all, it is a significant investment, so making sure you are getting a suitable return is a logical move. The post Your ROE is More Important Than ROI appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
Management Consulted
APRIL 21, 2019
Consulting is known for its business travel – so much, in fact, that it’s hard to describe your work in the industry without mentioning the constant flights and hotel nights. While it’s great to rack up points and enjoy nice … Continue Reading. The post 5 Travel Hacks as a Deloitte Consultant appeared first on Management Consulted.
David A Fields
APRIL 9, 2019
Ron “Cherry Top” Ronson, CEO of HunkaChunk Chocolate Company, wants to hire your consulting firm to work your magic, but you’re hesitating. Why? Because you’re already busy. Beyond busy. As a firm you’re running flat out and working overtime. On one hand, you fiercely want the HunkaChunk project. Heck, you’ve been courting ol’ Cherry for … Continued.
Consulting Success
APRIL 22, 2019
Office relocations can draw issues especially in the productivity and engagement of employees. When Jessica Lederer found the holes in the relocation process, she knew right then she can make a change by starting a workplace strategy firm and structuring consulting offers. Jessica is now the CEO of Ingage, Inc., a business focused on helping organizations that are moving or thinking about how they can leverage their physical space better to maximize employee engagement, productivity, How To Stru
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Harvard Business
APRIL 29, 2019
Learn when to put in more time and when to move on.
Tom Spencer
APRIL 27, 2019
For those of you who signed a consulting offer, congrats! The hard part is over. Now there are just two more important decisions that you need to make. What start date should be requested and what should be done with the soon to be very scarce free time prior to starting? Post-graduation start-dates generally range from starting almost immediately (June) to what has colloquially been referred to as the “travel around the world” start date (early in the next calendar year).
Clarity Consultants
APRIL 10, 2019
It’s no secret that ROI is a difficult metric to track in any sort of wellness initiative. We know through research, though, that workplace wellness initiatives generally deliver a strong ROI. The question, then, is how your organization can go about tracking it. Here are three steps to follow: The post How to Measure ROI for Employee Wellness Programs appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.
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