Successful Independent Consulting
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Thanks to inflation, everything is more expensive now. Seems like a good excuse to raise your rates, and now is the perfect time. The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to inform your clients that your rates will be going up next year.
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Imagine LinkedIn as a bustling marketplace, where consultants and clients navigate a labyrinth of profiles, posts, and messages. For consultants looking to grow, this digital landscape is full of potential. 80% of B2B leads from social media come from LinkedIn. However, LinkedIn is also brimming with noise. How do you cut through it all to.
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Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
How do you “win” the game of consulting business development? Picture yourself as a chess grandmaster, staring down at the board with every move carefully calculated. How you position yourself will determine whether you win or lose. Consulting business development is no different: it’s a game of strategy, foresight, and execution. If there’s one area.
David A Fields
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Your consulting firm’s likeability directly affects your Revenue Truth. That’s because the people inside your clients’ organizations behave like children’s books: they talk to each other. I learned this inter-book communication fact as a small child, when I would scamper into the children’s section of the library. Any unread Encyclopedia Brown book would call out, … Continued The post 5 Ways to Create a Client-Friendly Consulting Firm that Attracts Follow-On B
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Effective Managers
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Key Strategies for Building and Maintaining Strong Client Relationships Effective client relationship management is crucial for the long-term success of any business. This blog outlines key strategies for building and maintaining strong client relationships. By adopting these best practices, businesses can enhance client satisfaction, foster loyalty, and drive growth.
Management Consulting Connection brings together the best content for management consulting professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Extensive research has indicated the benefits of showing gratitude to those around you, including your colleagues or employees. However, a new study suggests that the timing of these expressions can make a big difference. Through two experiments and an analysis of a top hospital’s intensive care units, researchers found that when you express gratitude to others before they engage in a distressing task it helps counteract some of the negative emotions associated with the task.
Clarity Consultants
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
As organizations face perpetual change and innovation, those prioritizing continuous learning and development gain a significant competitive advantage. A robust learning culture enhances employee skills and knowledge and drives innovation, adaptability, and overall organizational success. Let’s explore critical strategies for developing a thriving learning environment that empowers employees and propels businesses forward.
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
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. The true challenge isn’t just charting the course. It’s surviving the journey long enough to reach the horizon.
Halo Psych
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
7 minute read “Setting boundaries with others is key in having a strong relationship with yourself” (p.52) Philippa Perry – The book you want everyone you love to read A common issue I get asked for support about is boundary setting. I’m big on boundaries, partly because of my own terrible experiences before I became a boundary setter. Until about 2012 I very rarely set boundaries.
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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.
Effective Managers
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Leadership is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements, shifting workforce expectations, and a global push for more adaptable, empathetic leaders. As organizations grapple with these changes, it’s essential for leaders to not only keep up but also stay ahead of the curve. The post-pandemic world has transformed how we view leadership, making adaptability, empathy, and digital fluency key competencies for today’s leaders.
Epicflow
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
No one would argue that high-performing business is the goal of every executive leader. However, with present-day high competition and ever-evolving requirements, this can be easier said than done. What steps will lead your company to become a high-performing organization? And what is the role of project management tools in achieving this goal? Read the article to find out.
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Leaders and companies everywhere recognize the transformative potential that AI holds for their business — but very few of them have a systematic plan for how to experiment with and adopt AI at scale. In this article, John Winsor offers one, based on the successful work that he and Jin Paik have done in recent years helping companies experiment with and adopt digital-talent platforms at scale.
Clarity Consultants
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
As professionals in learning and development (L&D), we understand that adult education requires a distinct approach compared to traditional methods used for younger learners. The foundation of effective adult education lies in understanding and applying fundamental adult learning principles and knowledge transfer theories. Understanding Adult Learning Principles Adult learners leverage their rich reservoir of life experiences to enhance and contextualize new information, profoundly sh
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Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
As a business consultant who specializes in B2B SaaS, it’s safe to say that I’m obsessed with technology. When I first learned that tools like these existed, I couldn’t get enough. I tried every cloud-based app I could find, from project management tools to productivity trackers to communication apps. It was amazing to see how.
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Technology has revolutionized nearly every industry, and healthcare is no exception. Over the past decade, the integration of technology into healthcare has transformed how we diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions. From telemedicine to wearable devices, health-tech innovations are not only improving patient outcomes but also making healthcare more accessible and efficient.
Effective Managers
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Leading through a crisis requires a combination of preparation, resilience, and decisive leadership. As a leader, you need to be proactive in your approach, stay composed under pressure, and foster trust within your organization. Let’s walk through the key strategies that can help you navigate challenging times effectively. Prepare in Advance One of the most important aspects of crisis management is being prepared in advance.
Epicflow
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The pharmaceutical industry is on the guard of people’s health and well-being. At the same time, it faces numerous complexities, challenges, and risks that can hamper the implementation of the main mission of the domain—making people healthier and saving lives. Read the article to learn the peculiarities of pharmaceutical project management, the key challenges these projects face, and how you can overcome them with a robust project management tool.
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Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
AI has been heralded — and put to use — as a groundbreaking new tool that companies can use in the budgeting process. But even companies that have embraced AI are still struggling with aspects of the budgeting process in today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment. Why is that? When does it make sense to rely on AI, and when does it not?
Clarity Consultants
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
At Clarity Consultants, we believe that every business is full of potential that is waiting to be unleashed. That’s why we’re excited to unveil our latest video, designed to inspire organizations to embrace the power of talent development. We are committed to helping businesses unlock their full potential through strategic talent development.
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
[podcast_headshot url=”[link] How can focusing on your Ideal Client Profile (ICP) and honing storytelling transform your consulting practice? In this episode, author, keynote speaker, and President of Steers Consulting Group, Stephen Steers, shares some of the strategies that have reshaped his business. With experience advising over 750 companies, Stephen discusses how he pivoted to serve.
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
As mentioned in a previous article, most business schools require either a GMAT or GRE score for their MBA programs. These test scores typically account for about 20% of the overall application. Many students have shared stories of peers who studied for just two weeks and achieved high scores. However, based on my own experience with the GMAT, achieving a competitive score requires a significant investment of both time and money.
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.
Effective Managers
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Introduction Leadership, especially at the CEO level, can often feel like a solitary journey. While CEOs are responsible for guiding the company, motivating the executive team, and driving strategic initiatives, there’s often no one within the organization to confide in or brainstorm with. Whether it’s because of the need for confidentiality, concerns about raising expectations, or simply the desire to avoid creating unease, many CEOs find themselves without a trusted sounding board.
Epicflow
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The State of Project Management 2018 survey by Wellingtone reveals a harsh truth — dissatisfaction with the current level of project management maturity in organizations all over the world is higher than a year ago. Nearly 56% of survey respondents believe they cannot demonstrate improvements in on-time project delivery, organizational efficiency, or profitability.
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
It’s much easier to change and improve how we communicate when we understand why we speak and behave the way we do. That’s why the most effective presenters and communicators often have a strong sense of their identities and a level of self-awareness acquired through reflecting on their beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral patterns. To become more aware of our own communication styles, and how they change due to context, you can do some inner work.
Harmonious Workplaces
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Perfect for Managers, HR Professionals, and Office Workers – A Holiday Gift to Remember! Chicago, IL – November 29, 2024 – Harmonious Workplaces, an organizational development and change management consultancy, has released Shermie the HR Hermit Crab, an 88-page cartoon book that humorously tackles common workplace challenges. Available now on Amazon, this delightful book is […] The post New Cartoon Book: Shermie the HR Hermit Crab appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.
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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
LSA Global
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Create a Positive Work Climate: A Guide for Leaders What it feels like to work at an organization matters. We know from corporate culture assessment data that a positive work climate is more than just a pleasant atmosphere; done right, a positive work climate can create a strategic advantage that drives employee engagement , innovation, collaboration , retention, and performance.
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
During my undergraduate education, I was always mesmerized by the sessions run by the MBB consulting firms: McKinsey , BCG, and Bain. Having worked at a boutique consulting firm and a Big 4 firm, I always sensed that the MBB experience was distinct. My friends at MBB firms have unique opportunities, such as travelling the world on client projects, participating in secondments at external nonprofits, or pursuing their MBAs in the US or Europe.
Effective Managers
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Introduction CEOs often walk a fine line when sharing their thoughts within their organizations. They are expected to lead with confidence and vision, but the reality is that many ideas are still in the exploratory phase. Sharing an unrefined idea or discussing a tough issue can easily create fear, confusion, or even unnecessary expectations within the leadership team.
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