The Source

JUNE 12, 2019

When it comes to their ability to influence price, consulting firms might be shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. That’s one of the findings of our recently published research about pricing, and it’s based on data which suggests that clients are making up their own minds about how much a project should cost long before the idea of choosing—or even using—a consultant has even entered their minds.

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The Fearless Marketer

JUNE 10, 2019

It would be nice to think that there’s a secret strategy for implementing your marketing both successfully and consistently. But the longer I’m in business (going on 35 years) the more I realize that this is a complete fantasy. Yes, there are marketing systems and methodologies. And there are certain strategies that tend to work better than other strategies.

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Henman Performance Executive

JUNE 13, 2019

Global economic turmoil has taught numerous lessons-the most important one: When leaders make good decisions, little else matters. When they refuse to make decisions or show a pattern of making bad ones, nothing else matters. Leaders should hear this as a clarion call that awakened us all to the fact that we can no longer […]. The post How to Make Really Tough Calls appeared first on Henman Performance Group.

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David A Fields

JUNE 11, 2019

As a consulting firm leader, you’re constantly wrestling with the clock. You somehow have to balance project work with finding clients and annoying administrivia. Oh, and your family would like a minute here or there with you. Aaaack! Look, if finding extra time were as easy chunking your day into time blocks, or starting with … Continued. The post 3 Tips to Gain 2 Extra Hours a Day appeared first on David A.

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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.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 10, 2019

Our mindsets are the foundation of our thinking, learning, and behavior. Awakening our mindsets will empower us to improve and enhance our success. Ryan Gottfredson, a Professor at CSU-Fullerton and Mindset Consultant, dives deep and gather his wisdom on how mindset works and applies to everything. Ryan shares how he categorizes the types of organizations.

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QEmploy

JUNE 10, 2019

Podcasts are the future of self-learning and we made a list of 60 IT podcasts that IT consultants can learn from. In an ever evolving world, self improvement and gathering knowledge are the embodiment of present day living. Information Technology represents one of the fastest growing industries and it’s essential in today’s society. Be it smartphones, laptops, tablets, social media networks or virtual businesses, they are all dependent on developing software and technologies.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 12, 2019

Over recent years, professionals have begun to favor social and collaborative interactions that take place online, not in person. Additionally, the use of mobile devices – predominately smartphones – has increased substantially, and some employees rely more on these devices than traditional options, like laptops and desktops, throughout their day. The post Social and Microlearning Sandwich: An Easy Way to Digest Training appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn the basics of a case interview – what it is, how they are different from a regular job interview, who uses them, why they are used, and the types of case interview formats and the difference between them. Topics Covered: What is a Case Interview? What is the Difference Between a Case & Regular Job Interview? Who Uses Case Interviews and Why?

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Management Consulted

JUNE 13, 2019

It’s important to understand how your case interview rounds will be structured. The Case Interview has distinct rounds with different purposes – it’s a lot tougher to prepare if you don’t know what to expect. Listen to Jenny Rae as … Continue Reading. The post Structure of Three Case Interview Rounds appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 10, 2019

I listened to The Ultimate Metric: Identifying the Right Problems to Solve. The guest, Janelle Klein, said: Technical debt is not a loan. I thought that was brilliant. She went on to explain that when we talk about “debt” managers think they have dials to manage the debt. Uh oh. Wrong. When managers think in cost accounting terms, such as mortgages, they think they can: Predict the cost of maintaining that debt, in both money and time.

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Tsavo Neal

JUNE 10, 2019

Your consulting website is a marketing tool. You don’t know how it’s actually performing without analytics. Google Analytics is a (free) analytics product that shows you how your website is performing. In this 4-part mini-series, I’m going to help you, the independent business consultant or small firm, understand and use your analytics. In doing so, you’ll make better marketing decisions.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 8, 2019

If you’re applying to a consulting firm, be ready to get acquainted with case interviews. Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. In fact, it can play a huge role in deciding if you get the job. Even non-consulting firms are utilizing case interviews as part of their process so you don’t want to be blindsided.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2019

It doesn’t matter how frequently you fly – we all have our favorite airports and ones we avoid at all costs. For those of you that travel constantly, you know that the airport experience can make or break your travel … Continue Reading. The post Best Airport In The World: Reader’s Choice Awards appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 14, 2019

I'm in the midst of collecting the management myths into three books. The series is currently titled “Make Modern Management Easy” The first book is Practical Ways to Manage Yourself. I was thinking of starting with managing the organization issues. The way organization attempt to “manage performance” and do/do not manage the project portfolio has such an effect on how people can manage.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2019

It can lead to more — and better — ideas.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews. First Impressions and the Personal Experience Interview (PEI).

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Gina Abudi

JUNE 12, 2019

In our article last week, we talked about how to sell our project to executives. In this article, we’ll cover how to sell our projects to employees (non-leaders in the organization.). When we are launching a new project, we need employee buy-in just as much as executive buy-in. While employees are not the purse-holder, [.]. The post Selling your Project to Employees appeared first on Gina Abudi.

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The Source

JUNE 14, 2019

Malcolm wasn’t a happy client, but I was grateful that it wasn’t me that he was unhappy with. This was 20 years ago, and I was a junior consultant. I recall sitting in his office, a dingy, underwhelming affair, at least for the Chief Operations Officer of a major retailer. Almost every surface was covered with papers; the whiteboard behind us, strewn with jottings from his management team meeting; outside, it was raining.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2019

There’s a link between happy employees and happy customers.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Also, find tips and strategies that you can use to network with people in the firm or position that you are applying for. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview.

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Kai Davis

JUNE 14, 2019

It’s thick. That’s the first thing you notice when you receive your letter in the mail. You can tell that there’s more inside than just a card. And you’re right. [link]. Once you open up the envelope, you see that there’s a Letter, a Postcard, and a Laminated Card. You flip the postcard over. On the back, there’s a written note for you. You start to read the letter.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Martinka Consulting

JUNE 12, 2019

Owners travel a road every day and their road has curbs. The wider the road the better. Last month I wrote about customer concentration, a dangerous curb that significantly narrows the road (decreases value). Another important one is growth, or the lack thereof. What are some of the common reasons for a lack of growth? The industry is shrinking – as in the product is dying a slow death.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2019

From pay incentives to performance targets.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

Following is a success story report from a student who received an offer from several firms and accepted an offer from Bainin it they share a great example of perseverance. Success Story: Thank you very much for providing so much great material for free. I also found a lot of value in the LOMS materials that I purchased after going through the Case Interview Secrets videos.

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Kai Davis

JUNE 14, 2019

A productized service can be focused on strategy, on implementation, or on strategy + implementation. The easiest productized services to start with, market, and sell are ones that are focused on implementation. Why? Because when your service is implementation focused, you’re taking work off of the client’s plate. They don’t need to worry about Doing The Thing.

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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.

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