David A Fields
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Remember your first boss, Justin Thyme? (Your first boss may have worked under an assumed name.) Justin taught you, “If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you find time to do it again?! Rework is bad.” Justin was right. Justin was also wrong. Rework is your consulting firm’s most important obligation. … Continued The post Rework is Bad.
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
If you’re a consultant, you’re sitting on a gold mine of opportunity. In this article, I’m going to share some “shovels” with you that can help you to extract some of that gold — and open up new profit centers in your consulting business. We call this the Ultimate Licensing Formula. It’s a six-step process.
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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
I’ve had several reader and listener questions on price that I have been wanting to record responses to…today, I’ll answer one submitted: The question is: What are my thoughts on when a business should or shouldn’t compete on price against competition with a similar/same product? I’ll point to three considerations before entering into a price competition on a similar product or item: Brand Considerations : At the most fundamental level, what does your brand stand fo
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organizatio n.
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Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
If you know how to unlock scalability, you already have the key to building a successful consulting business. What is the right way to do this while managing market competition and dealing with challenges in brand building? That’s what we’re here to find out! In this episode, Michael Zipursky is joined by Chris Ronzio, Founder.
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Epicflow
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
When managing a project, it’s vitally important to regularly monitor its state: whether or not it has deviated from the approved schedule and budget; how much work has been completed and how much is left; how efficiently your resources are utilized, etc. This is where project management metrics come into play – they provide project managers with useful insights as to a project’s “health”.
Johanna Rothman
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Strategy and Product Feedback Loops About 20 years ago, I taught a project management workshop to IT people. Their products and services did not ship outside the building—their products and services enabled the organization to make money. During that workshop, the participants all had the same question, “How do we engage our stakeholders?
CaseInterview.com
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Sometimes very smart people overcomplicate their lives by overthinking things. Here’s one simple decision you can make every day that will dramatically improve your life. Does doing “X” improve the quality of my life (e.g., make me feel good or move me towards my goals)? If yes, do more. If no, do less. Does working in this job improve the quality of my life?
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Employees who feel genuine care from their colleagues are less exhausted, more present, better teammates, and more satisfied.
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.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Investment banking forms part of the financial services industry involved in the underwriting, distribution, and trading of securities. Investment bankers work on behalf of both individual and institutional clients to raise capital by issuing securities, as well as to advise clients on financial matters such as mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate finance activities.
Simon Associates
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In my previous blog on Innovation Games , I talked about how "serious games" have the power to change the way you work, approach problem-solving, and seek out new buyers of your product or service. How do they do this?, you might be asking. What's the secret sauce? In a word, collaboration. Innovation Games work so well because participants come together as a team to generate new ideas and new ways of offering customers what they want.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
A guide to getting your boss on board, figuring out the details, and other common challenges.
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Strategic Planning and Management Insights
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the second article of this series, you will learn about the often-underestimated motivation questions like “why consulting?” and “why this firm?”. “Why” Questions Innocuous as they might seem, it’s important to answer them well because they contribute significantly to your interviewers’ first impressions of you.
On the Brink Podcast
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Hear how games can make your employees' effectiveness soar! Several years ago, Andy (my husband and business partner) and I went to Brussels to train in Innovation Games. IG is a wonderful set of creative tools to help people see things in new ways by playing games. In fact, IG downloads are the most frequent downloads from our website, www.simonassociates.net.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
People find them to be more socially fulfilling than the office or home, according to a new survey.
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Strategic Planning and Management Insights
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Henry DeVries
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Here is a bit of brand wisdom from Chris Davis, chief marketing officer of New Balance and Steve John, CEO of Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
On the Brink Podcast
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Learn how you, yes you, can become an awesome communicator! In July of 2020 I had the pleasure of interviewing the very delightful Monique Russell , a leading executive communications coach who will share with you how to clearly communicate what you want to say in an effective way. I loved our conversation and learned so much from Monique that I had to share her wisdon with you again.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Seven strategies.
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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Hi! My research on pricing taught me that 69.6% of respondents wanted to know more about pricing strategies. You ask. You receive. I was putting together a lecture for Ken Troupe’s Sports Revenue Class and as part of the lecture, I jotted down a few pricing strategies. Let me share them with you this morning. Cost Plus Pricing: Maybe the simplest and if it is the only one you use, you are likely ahead of a lot of people.
CaseInterview.com
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
There is an American idiomatic expression that people use to point out someone’s mistakes, often in a public setting. This is referred to as “calling out” someone for their mistake. This process usually involves judging someone’s behavior and confronting them about it. Calling someone “out” can have a judgmental, punitive, or even shaming energy associated with it.
Chad Barr
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Which of the following statements do you find more powerful and persuasive? Linda’s presentation was exciting, entertaining, and memorable vs. Linda’s presentation mobilized the audience to take immediate action and significantly impact others. Bob takes the time to truly understand his clients and successfully help them develop their vision and mission statements and their strategy vs.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
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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
Kraft Kennedy
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Rethinking how IT works. Gone are the days when a Law Firm IT department could sit tucked away in a back room, avoiding interaction with lawyers. Like nearly all of today’s business functions, modern IT has a significant customer service component that didn’t exist even just 10 years ago. We’re all familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – you must focus on your core needs first before you can fulfill your full potential.
CaseInterview.com
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
I was in my local supermarket today when I saw a happy two-year-old running around the checkout area. As I smiled and walked by, the moment reminded me of how I speak to two-year-olds. When speaking to little kids, I recommend squatting down so that you are at eye level with them, saying hello, and smiling from a distance. This has worked very well for me, and here’s why I do it.
Organizational Talent Consulting
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Tell me you've had this experience. You assign someone a project, and when questioned, your first response is a cop-out version of "because I said so." I know I have. As a leader, I am not a micromanager. But when working with a tight timeline and a lot of pressure to deliver results, I must be intentional about slowing down to listen and not relying on policies or positional power if questioned.
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