Consulting Success
MARCH 4, 2024
Building a consulting firm can be difficult. There are certain pitfalls to avoid when scaling or building your firm. In this episode, Francisco Gomez, the founder of Factum Global, gives us an inside look into building a consulting firm in 2024.
The Management Centre
MARCH 7, 2024
=mc Director Laura Slater blogs on a the benefits of using the ‘coach approach’ with your teams. Here at =mc we know that stepping into leadership is a big deal. As you become more senior in an organisation, an exciting aspect of moving up is being able to actually set the direction for your team or department – and the organisation. However, this is not easy to do.
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David A Fields
MARCH 5, 2024
Can a 25 year-old help you build a more successful consulting firm? In the case of Jimmy Donaldson, the answer is Yes. Donaldson doesn’t know much (or, perhaps, anything) about consulting. However, anyone who started at zero and now brings in well over $100M/year has learned a thing or two that could apply to your … Continued The post He Makes $100M/Year, and Will Transform Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.
LSA Global
MARCH 4, 2024
Do You Need to Define Your Team’s Purpose? We know from leadership simulation assessment data that the ability to define your team’s purpose separates high performing leaders from average team leaders. A good team purpose clarifies for everyone: What your team does How the work connects to the bigger purpose of the company Why the work they do matters The value each individual on the team uniquely contributes to the work Why the Ability to Define Your Team’s Purpose Matters Not havi
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Consulting Success
MARCH 6, 2024
What is ERP consulting, and how do you start an ERP consulting business? If you have years of experience and specialized training in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and digital transformation, you can start an ERP consulting business. Consider Tony Velazquez, a member of our Clarity Coaching program. Tony earned many years of deep expertise.
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Tom Spencer
MARCH 8, 2024
One of the most common problems business leaders face is how to price a product. From entrepreneurs putting a new product on the market to executives at a public company revamping a product line, effective pricing is a key pillar of any successful sales and marketing strategy. Moreover, there are many misconceptions about pricing, with internet resources advocating one strategy over another without regard to differing company circumstances.
Consulting Matters
MARCH 7, 2024
After doing 100 podcast episodes, here’s what I learned I’ve been creating content for my business for over 13 years – Yikes! But I have only had a podcast for a little over 2 and go figure, it’s turned into one of the favorite things I do with my business. After all, I get to dust off my interviewing skills and use them to unearth the brilliance of each of my guests.
Consulting Success
MARCH 8, 2024
Should you ever use hourly consulting fees? At Consulting Success®, we believe that there are more reasons NOT to use an hourly fee than to use one. However, there are 2 scenarios I’ll go over in this article where it can make sense to use hourly fees when pricing your consulting services. But before we.
Harvard Business
MARCH 5, 2024
To attract new talent, employers often offer new hires higher wages than existing employees. But today, a combination of regulatory changes and technological advances have dramatically increased pay transparency in many sectors, making employees increasingly aware of these pay disparities. How do existing employees (and especially top performers) react to these higher-paid new hires?
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.
Buzzsprout
MARCH 4, 2024
Podcast cover art is one of the most important pieces of your podcast's brand : it's the first thing potential listeners see in Apple Podcasts, it signifies the quality of your podcast, and 62% of new listeners are more likely to listen if they like its cover art. Follow this step-by-step guide to create high-quality podcast artwork that will make a great first impression. 12 tips to create excellent podcast cover art 1.
Harmonious Workplaces
MARCH 2, 2024
Persuade and solidify commitment using stories of triumph and loss in organizational development. My wife Lisa and I chatted this morning about various things on our minds. Lisa teaches music in middle school, and our conversation centered around motivation and our kids in the face of adversity. She told me a story of a pivotal point in her life related to our discussion.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 6, 2024
Do you want to improve your nonfiction writing skills? I offer a 6-week writing workshop to do just that. You'll learn how to write faster and better, all while educating, influencing, and entertaining your readers. (That's a big part of how you sell your nonfiction ideas.) You write. I offer you specific feedback on your writing. In addition, I offer general feedback to each cohort.
Harvard Business
MARCH 6, 2024
Professional relationships, like all interpersonal connections, tend to form between individuals who are similar to each other. And having a fixed belief that relationships tend to develop spontaneously can inhibit one from reaching out and building diverse relationships. A study indicates that embracing a growth mindset — believing that relationships can be cultivated through effort — can pave the way for boundary spanning networks.
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Buzzsprout
MARCH 2, 2024
We're thrilled to announce the launch of Buzzsprout for iOS! For most indie podcasters, podcasting isn't your day job, so you're often not next to your computer when you want to check your stats, publish an episode, or correct an embarrassing typo. Buzzsprout is making it easier than ever for you to manage your podcast anytime, anywhere.
Harmonious Workplaces
MARCH 8, 2024
The secret source of top labor in 2024 I created this video as part of a challenge issued by Erica Holthausen’s Mainstay Mavens group of professionals who create content to make small changes in our big world. As I reflect on my own situation, having been laid off unceremoniously in October, and the situations of […] The post Hire Unemployed Workers: Ease Workforce Worries appeared first on Harmonious Workplaces.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 6, 2024
In Effective Agility Requires Cultural Changes: Part 1 , I said that real agile approaches require cultural change to focus on flow efficiency , where we watch the flow of the work , not the people doing tasks. Too few organizations can do that. Then I offered three suggestions for teams in any lifecycle in Effective Agility: Three Suggestions to Change How You and Your Team Work, Part 2.
Harvard Business
MARCH 6, 2024
Companies that make the decision to put marketing at the core of their growth strategy outperform the competition, according to McKinsey research. Specifically, both B2C and B2B companies who view branding and advertising as a top two growth strategy are twice as likely to see revenue growth of 5% or more than those that don’t (67% to 33%). Yet their research also showed that few CEOs recognize the potential for marketing as a growth accelerator.
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Granite Leadership Strategies
MARCH 8, 2024
Most Government contractors who repeatedly win contracts do so because they adopt and exercise beneficial pricing habits. They have repeatable processes that allow them to think through all the pricing hurdles they will encounter. Why? These successful companies maintain replicable practices so that they remain in control of their financial goals, both corporately and specifically for each bid, as well as feel confident that they have touched all the pads towards a winning price.
The Management Centre
MARCH 8, 2024
Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. Here at =mc we encourage every participant we meet on our programmes to get in touch if they have specific issues they want to follow up on. From this we hear some common problems, issues, challenges, and worries. In this regular feature, we share some of those challenges, and our advice, for dealing with them.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 8, 2024
This week, the 60 seconds is from the as-yet-untitled speaking book. Enjoy! Listen here: The Transcript: I’m Johanna Rothman, and this is 60 Seconds of Johanna’s WIP for March 8, 2024, where I read an excerpt of just a minute of some writing in progress. This excerpt is from the speaking book. Is Your Content Good Enough? Let me turn this question around and ask why you want to speak.
Harvard Business
MARCH 4, 2024
Humble leadership is characterized by a willingness to admit a mistake or when you don’t know something, a tendency to share credit for successes, and an appreciation for others’ contributions. This leadership style is built on self-awareness, respect for others, and a focus on collective over individual success. But being overly humble can potentially diminish your perceived authority in three ways: 1) You may be perceived as indecisive; 2) You may hinder your career advancement; and 3) You may
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Chad Barr
MARCH 6, 2024
In the dynamic realm of digital marketing, the quest for creativity and innovation is unending. As I revisit the foundations of creative online marketing—a topic I’ve extensively explored—it’s clear that mastering these fundamentals is more crucial than ever. Here’s a distilled wisdom to energize your strategy and captivate your audience: Audience Insight : Mastery begins with a profound understanding of your audience.
Action Plan
MARCH 5, 2024
When I moved to Boulder Creek in 2002, I was on a roll with my business. I had published the InfoGuru Manual, and sales were strong. My wife, Saroj, was shipping out manuals every day. Soon after, I started my high-end group programs, and they were filling to capacity. After about five years of intensive work, I had made great money but was feeling burnt out.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
MARCH 5, 2024
Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth. In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Kristina is the Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at Novo Nordisk , and she takes us through her non-traditional career path and the work she is doing.
Harvard Business
MARCH 6, 2024
Visibility in the workplace isn’t nice to have, it’s a necessity. Being seen and recognized for your work can open doors to new opportunities and propel your career forward. But that doesn’t have to come at the cost of becoming someone you’re not. Even as an introvert, you can find ways to play to your strengths. In this article, the author outlines five strategies to boost your visibility: 1) Speak up early in meetings. 2) Take the pressure off. 3) Ditch self-deprecation. 4) Leverage async meth
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
Girard Training Solutions
MARCH 4, 2024
As more Artificial Intelligence (AI) engines and apps enter the scene of modern management, leaders find themselves both excited and apprehensive about the potential influence bots can have over their jobs. While AI in management offers many advantages, with its access to unlimited information, superior processing power, and rapid learning capabilities, one question lingers: Will AI eventually outperform human ability in leadership?
Consultants' Consultant
MARCH 4, 2024
Consultants Consultant: Adam Grant interviewed on Eat Sleep Work Repeat (Bruce Daisley) talking about culture change. The post Culture Change appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
Seth Godin Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
Long after people forget the details, they’ll remember your kindness. There are many forms of hospitality, but resilience, goodwill and gratitude are often the ones that matter. PS here’s a short ebook I published almost a decade ago.
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