David A Fields
MARCH 25, 2015
'I constantly get emails from consultants saying they learn from other readers’ comments on my blog. Therefore, please post your thoughts below. What action will YOU take to improve your performance on one of these factors? Text and images are © 2015 David A. Fields, all rights reserved.
Management Consulted
MARCH 29, 2015
'Today we get a sneak peek into a former McKinsey consultant’s first year of life at the firm. True, true – many of you are dreaming about that coveted MBB job offer, with the prestige and lucrative lifestyle that follows. Rewind. You thought that getting the job offer is the end point, when in reality it’s only the very beginning. Because of this, we sat down with consulting veteran Lisa Bright (who is now part of the MC interview coaching team!
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Consultant Ninja
MARCH 24, 2015
'Why writing the slide is sometimes the hardest part'
Tom Spencer
MARCH 22, 2015
'(Source: Flickr ). Failure can be painful but it tends to mark the boundary between what’s proven and what’s possible, between your comfort zone and your potential. Failure is feedback, an opportunity to learn and grow stronger. Keep pushing.
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Women in Consulting
MARCH 18, 2015
'By: Marianne Fleischer. Cool Under Fire© series, 3 of 5 by Marianne Fleischer www.fleischercomm.com This third of five articles in the Cool Under Fire©Series will help you think on your feet. Speechwriter & Executive Speech Coach Marianne Fleischer, Fleischer Communications, will also be the keynote speaker at Women in Consulting’s August 10th, South Bay General Meeting.
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David A Fields
MARCH 4, 2015
'The right tools can multiply the effectiveness of your efforts, enabling you to grow your consulting firm’s revenue and profit faster. Since I’m frequently asked what tools I’ve used to build my practice, I’ve compiled a short list of business tools that my team employs day in and day out to bring in more clients, more projects and larger engagements.
Management Consulted
MARCH 18, 2015
'IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of IMS Health. A great company that started from humble beginnings, IMS Health is a global leader in providing solutions in the healthcare scene specializing in information, services and technology. With so many diverse arms of the company, today we will be focusing on IMS Consulting Group, a branch of the massive IMS Health organization.
MishTalk
MARCH 19, 2015
'A few days ago I asked How Long Before Cash is Banned? My question was in reference to reader CNA (Cards Not Appreciated) who commented. Hi Mish I''ve been in Italy for a month. It''s quite amazing how many places ask you to pay cash. Even at hotels, they would like you to pay your €1000+ bills in cash. And people ''wonder'' why these countries always get into trouble.
Tom Spencer
MARCH 22, 2015
'WE were grateful for the recent opportunity to talk with Amanda Melo, recruitment manager at Partners in Performance. Partners in Performance is a global management consulting firm and we were interested to learn more about the firm and its recruitment process. Please read the edited transcript of our discussion with Amanda below. This will be of particular interest for students and recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in the management consulting industry.
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Strategy+Business
MARCH 24, 2015
'To reach your true leadership potential, writes INSEAD professor Herminia Ibarra, push yourself outside your comfort zone.
Melissa Agnes
MARCH 31, 2015
Wikipedia , “the world’s most successful online encyclopedia.” It ranks extremely well in the search engines and is a crowdsourced initiative. There are rules to keep each Wikipedia page “by the people” and not prejudicially written by the person. When building up your online reputation, it’s a good thought to have a Wikipedia page, but there are rules involved with having it created.
David A Fields
MARCH 25, 2015
'A member of the Solo Consultants Network emailed me this question: After several conversations with a prospect, I was finally asked to send in a proposal. However, their response was they will discuss internally and get back to me if their team is interested. I know I’m a great fit and I’ve told them the benefits of using me, but how do I spark so much interest that they’ll want to take me on?
Management Consulted
MARCH 8, 2015
'This is the 2nd installment of a two-part overview. If you haven’t already gone through the first part , we recommend you start there. Now that you have a basic understanding of case interviews – you know their purpose, format, and structure – it’s time to move on to the meatier topics. As you’ve already gathered, case interviews are designed to test candidates multidimensionally – they test problem solving abilities, ability to communicate, capacity to handle pressure, profes
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MishTalk
MARCH 16, 2015
'A bank run on Banco de Madrid following money laundering charges did the bank in today. The Wall Street Journal reports Banco de Madrid Files for Bankruptcy After Parent Accused of Money Laundering. Banco de Madrid SA, the Spanish unit of an Andorran lender accused of laundering money for organized-crime groups, has filed for protection from its creditors, Spain’s central bank said Monday.
Tom Spencer
MARCH 15, 2015
'(Source: Flickr ). ARE you preparing for consulting interviews? In this post we provide 10 tips for nailing the case interview, written in stone. 1. Practice, practice, practice. When it comes to the case interview, preparation is crucial for three reasons: The interview process is extremely competitive. You are unlikely to succeed without a lot of practice; Case problems are indicative of the type of work that you will have to do as a consultant, and so your ability to answer case problems ind
Strategy+Business
MARCH 18, 2015
'A decades-old study of culture in leadership provides some insight on what underlies your beliefs about leaders and what they do.
Chad Barr
MARCH 25, 2015
This week’s reflection point: I want to share a few examples of how clients can self–sabotage their website and possibly their business. Several years ago, while developing the web site for one of our clients, she contacted our team requesting that we change the font size from 12 points to 11.75! I would admit that to the naked eye, there is absolutely no way to discern the difference so I contacted her to understand how she arrived at such a request.
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David A Fields
MARCH 18, 2015
'In the 1936 Buster Keaton classic, The Consultant, Mr. Reginald pauses dramatically, a sudden glimmer of understanding ghosting across his face before he turns back to the prospect and delivers the line that many say won Keaton the Oscar: “Isn’t it possible you’re the problem, Slade?” Seriously, turning the tables with a pointed probe can play an important role in your business-building routine.
Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC
MARCH 24, 2015
Though that title may strike you as a bit abrasive, there's nothing new with the idea: Change is inevitable. Either you adapt and change, develop new skills or technologies, or you'll die as a business or you'll lose your job as an employee. There are no other options. The post Adapt, Develop and Grow, or Die appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.
MishTalk
MARCH 4, 2015
'Today the National Bank of Ukraine announced new capital controls on currency transactions. All Interbank Transactions Over $10,000 are Banned. The national Bank of Ukraine has expanded the list of administrative restrictions for stabilization of the hryvnia, in particular, completely prohibiting the withdrawal of foreign dividends and limiting the purchase of foreign currency on the domestic markets.
Tom Spencer
MARCH 29, 2015
'(Source: Flickr ). IN this post we look at researching consulting firms. Why, how and what should you research? Below we provide some ideas to help make your research as effective and efficient as possible. 1. Why should you research? Take control of your career. Researching consulting firms doesn’t just help you prepare your application and improve your interview performance, it will also help you decide whether you are really interested in pursuing a career in the consulting industry.
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Strategy+Business
MARCH 26, 2015
'The toy company thrives by understanding the deep dynamics of how consumers have fun.
Chad Barr
MARCH 4, 2015
This week’s reflection point: I love technology, its use and especially its impact. What makes no sense to me is using technology for technology sake rather than leveraging it to achieve great results and improve the quality of our lives. The critical aspect when investing in technology is to identify how it is going to improve your business, knowledge, enjoyment, and your life.
David A Fields
MARCH 11, 2015
'Confidence is to selling consulting as phyllo dough is to making baklava: necessary for success but difficult to maintain in the real world. Below, I outline two confidence-building exercises specifically designed for consultants. As a purveyor of consulting services you regularly swallow large doses of rejection—prospective clients often claim they don’t need your offering.
Melissa Agnes
MARCH 1, 2015
Welcome to episode #039 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Martin Waxman. The digital landscape continues to evolve, but it has also been mainstream long enough that it has begun to settle as well. For example, the way in which we navigate online has become customary enough that we can begin to understand behavioral trends. And understand these trends we must, if we want to communicate efficiently and effectively both in and out of a crisis.
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MishTalk
MARCH 2, 2015
'This is my second column for the Illinois Policy Institute , where I am now a senior fellow. The article was written well ahead of the Moody''s downgrade of Chicago pensions last Friday, with a final edit made on Friday, and posted then on the IPI website. Illinois Pension Plans 39% Funded A " Special Pension Briefing " last November, shows the Illinois State Retirement Systems are in dismal shape.
Tom Spencer
MARCH 29, 2015
'WE have updated our free guidebooks which outline key details of the most prominent management consulting firms in America and the UK. If you are an aspiring consultant with an interest in the USA or the UK, then this will probably be of interest to you. You can download the free guidebooks here and here.
Strategy+Business
MARCH 23, 2015
'The art of framing is an essential skill for executives who want to motivate and inspire.
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