David A Fields

JUNE 20, 2023

Most of your consulting firm’s business comes from referrals. Sure, inbound leads inspired by your marketing are great; however, leads who have been introduced to your firm by an independent source turn into paying clients faster and more often. Are you getting as many referrals as you could? Not by a long shot. Before diving … Continued The post Why Your Consulting Firm Doesn’t Receive Enough Referrals (and How to Fix It) appeared first on David A.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 19, 2023

IIt requires a great strategy to provide a great customer experience to generate leads for your consulting firm. Dave Norton, the visionary founder of Stone Mantel, reveals his insights on customer experience strategy to gain a competitive edge in your consulting business. He also sheds light on developing IP to contribute growth to your practice.

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Chad Barr

JUNE 21, 2023

When was the last time you posted fresh content on your website? Too often, I come across websites that allow their content to grow outdated and stale. This projects an image of stagnation, a lack of innovation, and, most detrimentally, a perceived indifference towards their clients. Let’s explore why owners and corporations allow their content to become stale.

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Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

JUNE 20, 2023

Four times in the last two weeks, I’ve been asked to help a client or their management team hone their communication skills so they better understand one another and so their meetings and strategic planning update sessions are ‘tighter’ and more productive. In various ways each client said, “Help! We’re drowning! We’ve got too […] The post Communicating With Executives So They Get It appeared first on Weber Business Services, LLC.

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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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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. The COVID-19 pandemic initiated this trend. Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. According to Gitnux blog 56% of companies actively use remote workers.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Discover the transformative power of the Enneagram in my recent conversation with expert Sarah Wallace. Through her vivid explanations and personal journey, Sarah will empower you to harness the Enneagram's unique approach to understanding motives and behaviors in order to break free from your comfort zone and take big risks in your consulting and coaching journey.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 23, 2023

Companies are integrating AI into their operations so quickly that job losses are likely to mount before the gains arrive. White-collar workers might be especially vulnerable in the short-term.The speed of this adoption presents an opportunity for companies to step up their pace of innovation, however — and if enough companies to go on offensive, then we won’t have to worry about AI unemployment.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 19, 2023

Here are several unsolicited offers I received in email and various messaging today: An unsolicited email explaining my site was slow and not high-ranking in SEO. Another unsolicited offer to totally redo my social media. And yet a third unsolicited offer to make my consulting business much more successful by allowing AI to write content for me. (Me!!

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2023

Venture capital (VC) is a type of investment in which a venture capital firm provides funding to early-stage companies with high growth potential. The goal of venture capital firms is to identify and invest in companies that have the potential to become successful and generate high returns for the investors in the fund. What do VC firms do? Venture capital firms typically invest in companies that are in the early stages of development, such as start-ups.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 19, 2023

Have you ever wrestled with the idea of being vulnerable in a conversation? Regardless of leadership level or amount of experience, all leaders struggle with the tension of being vulnerable or not. In difficult conversations, followers want to know you care about them. But, concerns about managing perceptions often keep leaders from showing vulnerability.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2023

With the explosion of generative AI and other powerful new data tools, chief data and artificial intelligence officers (CDAIOs) are more important than ever as companies navigate this new landscape. Too many, however, are set up to fail by poor alignment, lack of trust, not enough focus on business opportunities, and how their job is understood internally.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 21, 2023

In product development, we often use the words, “user” and “customer” interchangeably. But they mean different things depending on the type of product you create. I wonder if it’s time to stop talking about “customers” altogether. It's time to clarify who we want to satisfy, so we can make better product decisions. Here are my definitions: Buyers have the money to make a purchase decision for a product.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2023

The hypothesis-based problem solving (HBPS) approach is a method employed by consultants to develop actionable recommendations for clients using a structured, evidence-based process. As we saw in the previous article , the HBPS process has five key steps: Define the problem Define drivers and generate/refine hypotheses Determine information needs Gather and analyze the data Draw conclusions and develop recommendations In this post, we will explore these five steps in greater detail. 1.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 23, 2023

Embarking on a journey to start a new business is an exciting and ambitious endeavor. However, the path to entrepreneurial success can be challenging and filled with uncertainties. This is where expert help through business consulting services becomes invaluable. Explore why beginning a new venture with expert guidance is a wise decision for entrepreneurs and investors.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 22, 2023

To successfully step into a new role and set yourself up for long-term success, you must balance “now-forward” planning with “future-back” visioning. That is, you must start with the end in mind, envisioning what you want to accomplish during this era of your leadership and what needs to happen before for can take the next step. This mindset will empower you to make early decisions that will accelerate your transition, pave the way for long-term impact in the new role, and contribute to your con

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The Consultants Peer Group

JUNE 21, 2023

What are the meanings of von Goethe quote, "When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be." What say you? How do you treat others? Von Goethe's quote is a powerful reminder of the impact that our expectations and treatment of others can have on their development and growth.

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Epicflow

JUNE 21, 2023

In the present-day turbulent economic situation, cost optimization has become one of the top priorities for business organizations. Among other things, this can be achieved by improving a company’s operational efficiency. What is it exactly, and why is it so important to improve it? How is it possible to increase operational efficiency in project-based organizations?

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 21, 2023

Expanding retail sales into the US market is a coveted opportunity for businesses seeking growth and increased market reach. However, it is also a complex undertaking that requires a deep understanding of the US business landscape, consumer behavior, and regulatory requirements. This is where working with local professionals through US market entry consulting services becomes a smart business decision.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 22, 2023

While we don’t know what the rest of the year will bring, it’s reasonable to assume that the headwinds we’re experiencing will continue. This is an environment that will demand — and reward — high-performing leadership teams. Based on his conversations with more than 100 clients across industries, PWC U.S. Chair and Senior Partner Tim Ryan has identified seven factors that set these teams apart: 1) They create a “company-first” culture; 2) They think and act across the enterprise; 3) They mainta

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Action Plan

JUNE 19, 2023

I always emphasize to my clients that the most reliable method of determining the effectiveness of a marketing strategy or approach is through one thing and one thing only: RESPONSE. If your strategy generates a positive response, it’s working. This principle applies to any marketing activity. For example, when you attend networking events, and people ask about your work, does your answer elicit a positive response?

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Alan Weiss

JUNE 17, 2023

I’ve recorded a half-dozen of my books. But some of the publishers have hired actors —voice-over artists—to do this. I’m in the speakers hall of fame. People tell me that they much prefer to hear my voice. But some of the publishers have their protocols. Don’t get “stuck in systems.” Ask yourself, “What makes sense in this case?

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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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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 19, 2023

In today’s digital era, effective marketing strategies and a strong online presence are essential for companies to thrive. However, achieving marketing success and maximizing website results can be a complex and challenging task. This is where marketing experts through consulting services play a pivotal role. Find out how partnering with marketing consultants can significantly assist companies in improving their marketing efforts and achieving tangible results.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2023

Many entrepreneurs are considering starting companies that leverage the latest generative AI technology, but they must ask themselves whether they have what it takes to compete on increasingly commoditized foundational models, or whether they should instead differentiate on an app that leverages these models.

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

The wrong question is, “our project isn’t catching on, how do we promote it better?” The right question is a little more nuanced and far more important, “We’re seeking to make a change in part of the world. How do we find the right people and tell them the right (true) story that helps them get to where they’re going–and that they’ll tell to their peers?

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Leadership Vision Consulting

JUNE 18, 2023

In this episode, we share a somewhat candid conversation about the challenge of recognizing personal needs and the connection between self-leadership and leading others. Throughout our discussion, Brian and I share personal anecdotes and observations about our struggles to name and prioritize individual needs. We also highlight the significance of understanding and addressing our own needs as a fundamental aspect of self-leadership and compassionate leadership towards others.

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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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