David A Fields
MAY 10, 2022
Your consulting firm could be working on larger, juicier, more profitable projects. We’ve often seen firms double or triple their average project size. Achieving that goal may not be as distant or difficult as you’d think. Author’s note: The following article was originally published in 2015. Occasionally I update old articles; however, this one seemed … Continued.
Consulting Success
MAY 30, 2022
The consulting business is a people business. Partnerships and relationships are vital to the growth of consulting firms. In today’s episode, Michael Zipursky interviews Almira Bardai, Senior PR, Thought Leadership & Communications Consultant, about her experiences in the space and what she learned about creating lasting consulting partnerships and relationships.
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Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 19, 2022
Management guru Peter Drucker once said “you can't manage what you can't measure.” I prefer to say, “Anything that’s measured can be improved.” By tracking (measuring) how you spend your time, you can increase your effectiveness, your income, and even your quality of life. Time is one resource that’s truly irreplaceable.once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
Harvard Business
MAY 16, 2022
It has the potential to unlock a more valuable internet for everyone.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Epicflow
MAY 31, 2022
Project management in aerospace engineering deals with large-scale complex initiatives that require perfect coordination between all the parties involved. In addition, typical project management challenges such as resource conflicts, uncertainty, changing requirements, etc. also remain in place. . How to cope with all this complexity and deliver high-quality projects without being overwhelmed?
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David A Fields
MAY 31, 2022
Would you rather be like Connie or Vin? Constance Fidanse and Vincent Doehr are real people we work with (the names have been changed, obviously) and both have been running their small consulting firms for around five years. Interestingly, Connie and Vin target the same industries with very similar services. However, Connie’s average project size, … Continued.
Consulting Success
MAY 6, 2022
What’s your consulting firm’s mission statement? Mission statements for consulting businesses are notoriously difficult to write. In a few sentences, you must summarize why your business exists and the changes you want to make in the world. Many consultants procrastinate when it comes to writing their mission statement. They claim they’ll “do it eventually,” but.
Rick Conlow
MAY 6, 2022
Managers have many things in common – and some of those “things” happen to be the miserable mistakes they make. This list does not cover every mistake, but it tackles seven that will readily inhibit or derail a career. Above all, they sabotage employee performance, engagement, and retention. 4 Miserable Mistakes. Relying on the position to give you power.
Harvard Business
MAY 6, 2022
Done well, automation can maximize the quality of health care and enhance operational efficiency.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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 transformation in general and digitalization in particular take product development to a fundamentally new level as well as make it possible to reduce production costs and keep customers satisfied.
Consulting Matters
MAY 19, 2022
How can you use your strengths to land more clients and earn what you're worth? Leslie Lyons and I do a deep dive into the Enneagram tool and how to use it to sell more effectively and overcome the issues and challenges that cause us to sabotage ourselves and play small. Today, I'm wrapping up my "Owning Your Strengths" series with a powerhouse conversation with my powerful guest Leslie Lyons on how all of this translates to the ultimate goal with our businesses – landing clients who will
David A Fields
MAY 17, 2022
Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “How can someone who combines lackluster drawing skills with groanworthy puns build such a successful consulting practice? Sheesh, that illustration doesn’t even help!” Well, now’s your chance to show off your wit, charm, humor, punniness, knowledge of … Continued.
Consulting Success
MAY 23, 2022
If everything’s been done and everybody’s doing everything right, how can you stand out and build a superstar consulting brand? Michael Zipursky welcomes Damon Holowchak, the CEO of Super Collider Consulting Inc. The key is to identify what you stand for. Why do you do what you do? Then, you need to apply that to. How To Build A Superstar Consulting Brand With Damon Holowchak: Podcast #239 is a post from: Consulting Success.
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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC
MAY 24, 2022
Are you taking over for a leader who has left the organization? Are you inheriting someone else’s team? Or, are you stepping into a newly created leadership role? Whichever path you’ve taken to your new role, you need to quickly identify how you’re going to best serve your team. Because, let’s face it, you […]. The post Taking Over As Leader? Ask a Few Questions appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.
Harvard Business
MAY 26, 2022
Five strategies to help you cut back.
Epicflow
MAY 24, 2022
What if you allocate resources to project tasks and realize that some employees are required for several assignments at the same time? Or a team member’s workload turns out to exceed his or her actual capacity? Without addressing these issues, resource allocation won’t be efficient, which puts the quality of work on a project at stake. . One of the ways to tackle these challenges is to apply resource leveling, a resource optimization technique.
Consulting Matters
MAY 12, 2022
Get ready for on-air coaching on pivoting your brand and business from pair of hands to sought-after expert with my guest Dianna Deeney. Be a fly on the wall as Dianna and I tap into her ideal business model (which isn't what she initially had), her unique superpowers, and how she can stand out for the clients she wants to serve. We also brainstormed different ways to position some of the program ideas she has been percolating on.
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David A Fields
MAY 4, 2022
Your consulting firm needs to communicate information to your clients. Approaches, findings, insights, and recommendations, not to mention proposals, demographics, candy preference and more. Clients, on the other hand, often need a quick visual depiction of information. The intersection of information and visuals is a Venn diagram, and your consulting firm must include at least … Continued.
Consulting Success
MAY 16, 2022
Do you want to scale your consulting business? Michael Zipursky welcomes Sarah McVanel, the President and founder of Greatness Magnified. Sarah shares that before you scale, you first need to discover if doing so will bring you joy. If you figure it will start by growing your team. Hire the best talent suited to your. How To Replace Yourself & Scale Your Consulting Business With Sarah McVanel: Podcast #238 is a post from: Consulting Success.
CaseInterview.com
MAY 31, 2022
One of the questions I get a lot from newer managers is: “How do I manage someone who is older and more experienced, knowledgeable, and talented than I am?” The people asking this question typically feel awkward managing someone who, by many measures, is more competent in a particular area. The only people who don’t feel this awkwardness are seasoned CEOs.
Harvard Business
MAY 20, 2022
A proposed SEC rule could pull back the curtain on the carbon emissions of the global economy.
This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.
Epicflow
MAY 12, 2022
Allocating the right resources to the right tasks at the right time is not an easy task. But if you have a dozen or even dozens of projects in the pipeline, the complexity of this task increases exponentially. . What do you need to know to allocate resources efficiently in a multi-project environment and utilize them to the full? Let’s figure it out in the article. .
Consulting Matters
MAY 5, 2022
How do you build a brand? If you've been listening to my series on "owning your strengths," you want a high income and high-impact coaching or consulting business that leverages your strengths! Strengths are the key to helping you activate your passion and purpose in the world. You're convinced that you deserve the time and control over your earning power.
David A Fields
MAY 24, 2022
After your consulting firm wins a project, you deliver the project to your client. However, there’s a different type of delivery that dramatically affects your success in business development. If you can stomach just a tiny bit of discomfort, you’ll enjoy dramatic results. If you’ve perused many of the articles on this site and/or my … Continued.
Consulting Success
MAY 20, 2022
What is an entrepreneurial consultant? An entrepreneurial consultant is a business owner who provides expert advice in a particular field or industry. (More on this in the next section of the article) If you’re a knowledge worker, an entrepreneurial consulting business is one of the BEST businesses you can start. You’ve spent your entire career.
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Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c
CaseInterview.com
MAY 12, 2022
When I was in school, my strongest subjects were in STEM — science and math specifically. In high school, I was required to study history. In college, I was required to study philosophy or some other humanities subject. At the time, I was slightly annoyed that I had to “waste” time studying these subjects instead of what I really wanted to study. My original thinking was, “What’s the point of studying what happened in the past when today’s world is all about the future and where it is goin
Harvard Business
MAY 24, 2022
Reclaim a bit of silence in an increasingly noisy world.
The Source
MAY 4, 2022
Clients want consultants to stop selling promises. Really? “I get so frustrated with consulting firms,” commented the CIO of a Wisconsin-based manufacturing company we interviewed a couple of years ago. “They always operate at 30,000 feet, but many of the problems we face—and I deal with daily—are down in the weeds. I need consultants to be in the weeds more.”.
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