David A Fields

JULY 23, 2024

The “real world” and consulting best practices occasionally diverge. One example is divisiveness. All around us, people decry divisiveness and hateful rhetoric while, in the US at least, many of those same people dish out ad hominem attacks and demeaning language. From a consulting standpoint, does deriding or disdainful rhetoric matter for your firm and, … Continued The post Playing Along vs.

Consulting 243

Consulting Groups Examples 243

Consulting Success

JULY 22, 2024

[podcast_headshot url="/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/deb-gabor.jpg"] Do you ever feel stuck trading hours for dollars, dreaming of a business that runs without you constantly grinding? That was Deb Gabor, best selling author and branding expert before she created a business empire on her own terms. And in this episode, she reveals the exact framework she used.

Strategy& 264

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Consulting 264

Consulting Matters

JULY 25, 2024

Have you ever felt like your client testimonials just aren’t capturing the true value of what you do? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with testimonials. One big reason is that asking for testimonials can feel super-awkward as if you’re bothering your clients or sounding desperate for approval. Another reason is that we simply don’t know how to go about getting testimonials that actually highlight the real, tangible benefits of our consulting or coaching.

How To 156

How To Case Study Case Studies Case Interview 156

Consulting Success

JULY 5, 2024

How can you build a daily schedule that enables you to get into the “flow state” every day — so that you’re more productive AND happy? The more you can achieve a consulting flow state — where you are highly focused doing your work every day — the easier it will be to grow and.

Productivity 232

Productivity Consulting 232

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.

Finance

Consulting Success

JULY 19, 2024

Let’s talk about whale clients. You know the ones I’m referring to — those game-changing accounts that can skyrocket your consulting business to new heights. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill clients; we’re talking about industry titans with employee rosters longer than your arm and revenues that make other businesses blush. But what really sets these whales.

Consulting 130

Consulting How To Industry 130

David A Fields

JULY 30, 2024

One of my early mentors in consulting used to have a saying about winning consulting projects: “Fifty percent of sure-things actually happen.” If you’ve led your consulting firm for any period of time, you’ve experienced the Yes that somehow turns into a No. It’s a phenomenon you can avoid, though. A ways back, a seasoned … Continued The post 3 “No”s to Look for When Pursuing Consulting Projects appeared first on David A.

Consulting 221

Consulting Groups 221

Tom Spencer

JULY 19, 2024

Negotiating a job offer can be a daunting task, but it is a crucial skill to master in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or looking to advance your career, negotiating effectively can make a significant difference to your salary, benefits, and overall job satisfaction. In this article, we’ll walk you through six (6) steps that you can follow to successfully negotiate a job offer and secure the best possible terms. 1.

Insurance 88

Insurance Insurance Research Marketing 88

Consulting Matters

JULY 11, 2024

Are you feeling stuck in your business, struggling to attract the right clients, or just plain overwhelmed with how to define your niche? Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so have all the clients I work with in my brand messaging programs…at first! But here’s the good news: you can absolutely nail your consulting or coaching niche and get it right the first time.

Strategy& 156

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Consulting 156

Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

Capacity planning is a crucial practice for organizations aiming to optimize resources, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver projects on time and within budget. However, with an increasing number of projects and limited resources engaged in other projects, effective capacity planning becomes a significant challenge. This is where a robust capacity planning solution comes into play.

Tools 101

Tools Software Resources Efficiency 101

Advertisement

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.

Data

Consulting Success

JULY 8, 2024

Do you want to build a multi-million dollar marketing consultancy? Buckle up and learn from today’s guest, who spills the secrets to taking your business from zero to hero. Starting from scratch, Hugo E. Gomez, the founder of Abogados NOW, discovered the power of niche marketing by focusing on Hispanic digital marketing for law firms; Highest-ROI Client Acquisition Channels For Consultants With Hugo E.

ROI 130

ROI Consulting Marketing Media 130

Effective Managers

JULY 22, 2024

Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful management. It’s about more than just exchanging information; it’s about understanding the emotion and intentions behind that information. In today’s dynamic workplace, managers must master various communication strategies to lead their teams effectively. Communication is also a skill that is needed for one of the most important of the 5 Requirements of Effective Managers : Feedback Loops Understanding the Basics of Commun

Strategy& 95

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Management 95

David A Fields

JULY 16, 2024

Imagine if there were a simple trick you could apply to all of your consulting firm’s marketing efforts to make them far more productive. Such a marketing enhancement does exist. Implementing this tweak will lead to more inquiries from prospective clients. Better yet, even though the marketing tactic in question is eschewed by most other … Continued The post This Marketing “Hack” Will Power Your Consulting Firm’s Growth appeared first on David A.

Marketing 221

Marketing Consulting Groups Productivity 221

Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2024

Building a strong, flexible “digital core” that integrates cloud, data, and AI technologies to serve as an interconnected foundation for your company is the key to future growth. It is your means of supporting the current business drive toward efficiency and effectiveness, while remaining flexible enough to respond to the new needs of the organization and quickly adopt and scale the latest technology innovations.

Data 101

Data Company Accenture How To 101

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

How To

Tom Spencer

JULY 5, 2024

In the previous article, I provided a high-level overview of the MBA landscape. Now, I will delve deeper into each component of the MBA application package. The key application components, along with their estimated importance weights, include: Standardized tests (GMAT or GRE) – 20% Academic transcripts – 18% Resume – 15% Letters of recommendation – 8% Student background – 4% Short answers – 3% Essays – 11% Interviews – 21% Source: GMAC 2015 Application Trends Survey To make things easier to und

Resumes 78

Resumes Interviews Education Transportation 78

Epicflow

JULY 4, 2024

Whether at work or in everyday life, we don’t like to appear in situations where we don’t know which way to turn because there are too many tasks, and everything is important. However, it’s common in the modern fast-paced project environment — overlapping deadlines, the same resources required for several projects, or competing stakeholder requirements, to name a few.

Strategy& 98

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Management 98

Chad Barr

JULY 3, 2024

July 4, 1776, the second Continental Congress signed on to the Declaration of Independence, declaring the official break away from Great Britain to become an independent nation of the 13 original colonies. One could say that was a giant leap of faith as the American Revolution, which began in 1775, was still ongoing, and its conclusion would not be seen until 1783.

Financial 98

Financial Groups 98

Effective Managers

JULY 26, 2024

A Guide to Agile Practices and Their Benefits in Today’s Dynamic Business Environment In to-day’s business landscape, agility has become a key driver for success. Agile methodology, originally conceived for software development, has transcended its IT roots to become a vital approach in various business sectors. The Essence of Agile Methodology Agile methodology is underpinned by the Agile Manifesto, which emphasizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working solutions

Methodologies 94

Methodologies Agile Productivity Training 94

Advertisement

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.

Consulting

David A Fields

JULY 9, 2024

You can make your consulting firm more attractive to clients. In addition to your experience and expertise, (which are both crucial, of course), there are at least seven easy, tactical, practical practices that will make it more likely clients will discuss engagements with you and hire your firm. 7 Easy Practices to Make More Clients … Continued The post 7 Easy Practices to Make More Clients Choose Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

Consulting 221

Consulting Course Groups 221

Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2024

Business leaders are expected to be strategic, and while organizational obstacles can prevent you from translating intent into strategic actions, so can your personal limitations and practices. It doesn’t have to be this way. Even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you, you have more choices than you may realize. Small decisions about where to focus and what to do throughout your day may feel inconsequential, but their impacts accumulate.

Strategy& 101

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Management 101

Buzzsprout

JULY 28, 2024

The podcasting world is full of incredible people, but the journey can still feel isolating when you're editing and recording as a one-person show. That's where having a community can help! Podcast communities break that isolation by bringing together like-minded people to share resources, provide support, and motivate each other! Within these groups, creators find dynamic environments that promote networking, skill-building, and collaboration.

Groups 87

Groups Resources Guidelines Video 87

MishTalk

JULY 25, 2024

Two of us are still adamant that a recession has started. The other is Danielle DiMartino Booth, in her best video yet. Please take a look.

Video 99

Video 99

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.

Methodologies

Chad Barr

JULY 17, 2024

As the lights dimmed and the first notes of “Beat It” echoed through the theater, I knew I was about to experience something extraordinary. “MJ – The Musical,” portraying the life and music of Michael Jackson, was more than a musical; it was a journey through the legacy of the King of Pop. My wife and I just returned from watching the MJ show.

Talent 98

Talent Energy Training Training 98

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

JULY 23, 2024

There’s an interesting trend I’ve been observing of late: Leaders are ‘accepting’ projects as being ‘DONE’ even though the goal doesn’t fulfill its purpose or the true need for it in the first place. As long as the goal’s tasks were conducted, the task or project is deemed ‘COMPLETE’. However, during subsequent executive team meetings, […] The post It’s Not Done Until It’s Purpose Is Served appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

Trends 67

Trends Meeting Development Leadership 67

David A Fields

JULY 2, 2024

Asking questions is core to your consulting firm’s approach to winning business and delivering value. Could you ask questions better (and ask better questions)? Absolutely. For most adults, inquiry is a route to information. For teenagers, questions are a rhetorical way to emphasize their point. For toddlers, questions serve to drive their parents batty.

Guidelines 221

Guidelines Consulting Groups 221

Harvard Business

JULY 16, 2024

While generative AI tools have been heralded as the future of education, more than 40 years of academic research suggests that it could also harm learning in realms from online tutoring to employee training for three reasons. First, the best student-teacher relationships are empathetic ones but it is biologically impossible for humans and AI to develop mutual empathy.

Education 101

Education Tools Training Training 101

Advertisement

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

Case Study