Consulting Success
MAY 13, 2024
In today’s competitive landscape, mastering lead generation is the lifeblood of any thriving consulting firm. In this episode, host Michael Zipursky talks with Amy Anderson, co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing, to uncover expert insights and actionable strategies for maximizing lead generation success in the consulting industry. Don’t miss out on a power-packed conversation and skyrocket.
David A Fields
MAY 29, 2024
Winning a big, juicy, new engagement is like flooding your consulting firm with bright positive energy. But what about when gatekeepers and other impedance at your prospect conspire to keep you in the cold and dark? Then you need a clever plan. First, let’s decode the corporate circuitry at your prospective client: Decision Maker – … Continued The post 3 Strategies for Your Consulting Firm to Outsmart Gatekeepers appeared first on David A.
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Consulting Matters
MAY 23, 2024
How Business Resilience Turns Setbacks into Opportunities Growing a consulting or coaching business can be stressful and full of setbacks. Between learning how to build a brand and market yourself, while juggling clients and projects, it can feel overwhelming. Putting yourself out there with content, social media posting, and asking for referrals that lead to nowhere can feel discouraging.
Effective Managers
MAY 3, 2024
In the dynamic world of management consulting, the ability to adapt and customize tools to the unique demands of each project is crucial. The ISO 20700 checklist, a pivotal tool for consultants, is designed with this flexibility in mind. This checklist isn’t just a rigid set of rules; it’s a dynamic framework that can be tailored to a wide range of project types and sizes.
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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.
Consulting Success
MAY 10, 2024
Interested in selling your consulting business? Even if you’re not right now — or don’t imagine yourself selling it for many years — you should learn how to sell a consulting business. Why? Because building a consulting business you *could* sell will help you build a more strategic, scaleable and valuable firm. By the end.
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Clarity Consultants
MAY 19, 2024
Mastering the art of Learning Management System (LMS) optimization is essential for any organization striving for efficiency and effectiveness. My extensive journey through the nuances of talent development, especially in the realm of LMS technologies , has led me to identify four key strategies that can significantly enhance the functionality and impact of your LMS.
David A Fields
MAY 21, 2024
Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “Hold on a second… David built a lucrative, consulting practice by layering chocolate references and obscure puns on top of illustrations my seven year-old could draw? Some of those line drawings don’t even make sense!
Consulting Matters
MAY 30, 2024
Do you prioritize health and wellness to boost performance as a consultant or coach? Picture this: You’re hustling hard, chasing those dreams, but somewhere along the way, you start feeling drained, overwhelmed, and downright exhausted. Sound familiar? Well, my friend, you’re not alone. In my latest episode of the Enough Already podcast, I had an amazing conversation with Julie Griffin , an executive wellness coach, on the surprising link between wellness and consulting or coaching b
Effective Managers
MAY 20, 2024
In the rapidly changing world of management consulting, keeping pace with industry advancements is crucial. ISO 20700 training has emerged as a vital tool for consultants eager to amplify their influence and foster their professional development. More than just an enhancement to your skill set, this training offers a transformative journey that can reshape your approach to consultancy.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Consulting Success
MAY 24, 2024
Are you limiting your business development activities to only attracting new clients? The easiest sale you will ever make in consulting will be to someone who already knows you, likes you, and trusts you — that includes your previous and current clients. At Consulting Success®, we teach the consultants in our Clarity Coaching Program to.
Harvard Business
MAY 23, 2024
The problem with strategy frameworks is that although they can help you determine whether an opportunity is attractive or whether a given strategy is likely to work, they generally don’t help you in the task of identifying the opportunity or crafting the strategy in the first place. This article introduces a framework, built on an in-depth analysis of the creativity literature, that aims to fill that gap by providing a systematic approach to identifying potential strategies.
Clarity Consultants
MAY 30, 2024
CAMPBELL, CA – May 30, 2024 Training Industry today announced that Clarity Consultants was named to the 2024 Training Industry Top 20 list for the Staffing and Temporary Resources sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best
David A Fields
MAY 14, 2024
Clutter. It’s not just lurking in your basement amidst your vinyl records, wrapping paper scraps and mystery electronics cables. Clutter might also be slowly (or not so slowly) sabotaging your consulting firm. Quite a few years ago, the brainy duo of a neuroscientist and a Princeton professor released this eye-opening article, “Interactions of Top-Down and … Continued The post 5 Distractions Derailing Your Consulting Firm’s Productivity appeared first on David A.
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Consulting Matters
MAY 9, 2024
Unclear about what you do and how to describe it? Want to know a secret? All consulting and coaching business owners struggle with this from time to time. Crafting brand messages that clearly articulate the unique value of what you do as a consultant or coach can be VERY challenging, yet it’s crucial for connecting with your ideal clients. Here’s a Story You Might Relate To… Consider the experience of Kamaria Scott.
Effective Managers
MAY 10, 2024
In the dynamic and competitive world of management consulting, standing out is essential. Embracing the ISO 20700 standard as a practitioner has become a significant differentiator, offering consultants a distinct competitive advantage. Achieving recognition as a practitioner through ICMCI Checklist training goes beyond earning a mere certificate of completion; it signifies a consultant’s dedication to excellence, adherence to global standards, and commitment to best practices.
Consulting Success
MAY 3, 2024
Trust and value are integral consulting pillars. I can’t think of a single consulting client I’ve landed without first laying a foundation of trust. However, creating a trust-based relationship doesn’t necessarily mean having a longer sales cycle. In fact, if you get your messaging right, conveying value and building trust can happen even after a.
Harvard Business
MAY 24, 2024
For all the communication around strategy, we know that leaders at many companies don’t provide the necessary context for employees to understand what the words and sentences in a strategy statement actually mean. What can leaders do to help employees understand enough context to understand a strategy? In this article, the authors offer three recommendations: 1) Present the alternatives considered and explain why they were not adopted. 2) Explain how each choice is linked to the organization’s p
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Clarity Consultants
MAY 27, 2024
AI has become the focal point of conversation, captivating industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers. From boardrooms to tech conferences, the dialogue centers on AI’s transformative potential to revolutionize processes, enhance decision-making, and drive unparalleled efficiency and innovation. Companies across various sectors are adopting AI-driven solutions to maintain their competitive edge while thought leaders and experts discuss the ethical implications and future possibilities
David A Fields
MAY 7, 2024
Since you lead a consulting firm, not a firefighting squad, you can err on the side of risk taking rather than caution. In fact, a bias toward action, ambition and audacity may be required to grow your firm past what you’ve achieved already. Eight Steps to a More Audacious You (and More Audacious Consulting Firm) … Continued The post Eight Steps to a More Audacious You (and More Audacious Consulting Firm) appeared first on David A.
Consulting Matters
MAY 2, 2024
Imagine walking into a networking event and you don’t know a soul. How quickly would you want to duck out? That’s how social media can feel for many consultants and coaches. BUT what if I told you that this 24/7 networking event could not just be bearable but actually fun and exactly what you need to build awareness about your brand and get clients ?
Office Skills
MAY 29, 2024
Online keyboarding for kids classes are back again this summer with even more cool lessons and features from Edutyping.com. In addition to learning how to type, kids can now learn […] The post Online Keyboarding for Kids – Back for Summer! appeared first on Office Skills Training.
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Consulting Success
MAY 27, 2024
Forget the endless hustle of chasing small clients. Join Andres Molina, a Cross-Cultural Trainer at Global Manager Consulting, in cracking the code to break into the big leagues and secure high-paying consulting gigs. Discover his winning strategy that leverages powerful workshops to showcase your expertise and convert attendees into high-value clients.
Harvard Business
MAY 27, 2024
Being happy and positive at work can be a win-win for employees and organizations. But what happens when your boss practices toxic positivity? No matter how bad or stressful the situation is or how difficult the circumstances, they convince themselves that simply acting happy or thinking positively will change the outcome — then spread this toxic positivity to their teams.
Clarity Consultants
MAY 13, 2024
As the CEO of Clarity Consultants , I am incredibly excited about the upcoming ATD 2024 International Conference & EXPO in New Orleans. ATD provides a significant opportunity for learning and development (L&D) professionals to gather and learn what’s new in corporate learning. Our event sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting the world’s largest organizations in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of workplace learning.
Harmonious Workplaces
MAY 10, 2024
Two things coveted by business owners that organizational development can provide. I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow I-O Psychology practitioner this week. As we discussed careers in I-O, organizational development (OD), change leadership, training, operations, and HR, he challenged me with a question, “What do all business owners need, and how can we […] The post Drive Revenue & Reduce Risk with OD & Talent Optimization appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.
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Chad Barr
MAY 8, 2024
Last night, Laurel and I had the privilege of attending a captivating presentation by Neil deGrasse Tyson, an esteemed American astrophysicist, author, and revered science communicator. Educated at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Columbia University, Tyson currently heads the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City.
Tom Spencer
MAY 31, 2024
In recent years, the consulting industry has witnessed a significant shift, with boutique consulting firms emerging as competition against their larger counterparts. This trend towards specialization and personal service is reshaping the landscape, offering clients a unique blend of niche expertise, agility, competitive pricing, and strong relationships that big-name consultancies struggle to match.
Buzzsprout
MAY 5, 2024
Podcasting can often feel a bit lonely—you do the prep, record and edit the episode, hit publish, and … you see your stats go up. While it’s exciting to see your stats improve week over week, most podcasters are looking for something more personal. A few months ago, we asked “If you didn’t have stats, how would you know your podcast was successful?” on Buzzcast, and the answers all shared a theme.
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