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Eight Secret Weapons of the Modern Consultant

Steve Shu Consulting

'Although I’ve developed a number of blog posts addressing the practice of management consulting, I have spent little time tying things together into a framework of secret weapons of the modern consultant. Secret weapons are a spectrum of tactics and skill areas – while some may be used widely, they are often passed through mentorship or apprenticeship in bits and pieces.

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Mankiw's 10 Principles of Economics - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. Mankiw’s 10 Principles of Economics. by Tom Spencer on November 23, 2011 · 1 comment  ·  Image Source. in Economics. Economics is about decision making in situations of scarcity. ECONOMICS is the study of how individuals, firms and government make decisions to manage scarce resources.

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Consultant Ninja: Why the US Housing Market is still royally screwed.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Monday, May 16, 2011. Why the US Housing Market is still royally screwed. As a potential homeowner, Ive been trying to assess which way the housing market is going.

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IMC CHOOSES AON TO EXCLUSIVELY ADMINSTER PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS

IMC USA

Contact: Catherine Schneider 215.293.1288 catherine.schneider@aon.com For immediate release. IMC CHOOSES AON TO EXCLUSIVELY ADMINSTER. PROFESSIONAL LIAIBILITY INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS. HATBORO, Penn. (January 15, 2011) – Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. , a subsidiary of Aon , along with the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), announced today that Aon will be the exclusive administrator of its Professional Liability insurance program to IMC’s members.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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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As a Consultant, Know When You're Giving Away Too Much - Free.

Consulting and Organizational Management

'Library. Translate This. Home. A. A. A. Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. Guest Writer Submissions. Policies. To Subscribe to a Blog. About. Feedback. As a Consultant, Know When You’re Giving Away Too Much By Carter McNamara on October 15, 2011. Free Advice Too Often Backfires On You.

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When Knowledge Sharing Turns to Knowledge Hiding

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Organizing project data – files and folders

Killer Consultant

'Out of a recent discussion with a new colleague came a simple question – “what is the best way to organize project files into a folder structure, and how should the files be named?” There’s not one right way for this, but this is how I do it: Folder structure – keep it simple and consistent. One folder per project, and within it, a general outline that I keep more or less the same for every project and adapt it to the specific needs / complexities that come up: In

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Reporting from Israel 2011

Chad Barr

My wife and I have just concluded spending a remarkable week in Israel and are on our way now for a week in Barcelona. But before we get to Spain, let me share this great week in Israel with you thorough my photos and videos: We arrived Israel in the evening and after a quick stop at our hotel in Tel-Aviv, we decided to take a ride and dine at one of our favorite places, the Abulafia restaurant in Yafo.

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Leadership Lessons from Captain OP Honors - Henman Performance

Henman Performance Executive

'Home. About Linda. Client List. Newsletter. Executive blog Contact Us. Leadership Lessons from Captain OP Honors. by Linda Henman on January 6, 2011. Stories of fallen aviator Captain OP Honor have dominated the airways and print media this week. Captain Honors, arguably a top-notch pilot, fell from grace when videos that he wrote and starred in surfaced over the weekend.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

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.

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Top 5 tips on staying motivated in your job hunt

freshminds

Are you busy completing application forms, writing covering letters and scouring the Internet for your dream role? You’re not alone, especially at this time of year. We’ve put together this Freshminds guide to keep you motivated, focused and in good spirits. 1) Keep a clear focus. Job searching is hard and can get frustrating. To make sure you’re in the right frame of mind, you’ll need a fast internet connection, a large cup of tea and a clear focus.

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How My Father and Fatherhood Have Transformed Me as a Professional

Steve Shu Consulting

'On this Father’s Day, I wanted to give a short tribute to my dad, and reflect on his professional influence on me. My father is a great man. He received an education in electrical engineering, served in the U.S. Army, been involved in numerous industrial and technology companies around the world, started a number of entrepreneurial ventures, had two kids with my mom (myself and my brother), been successfully married for more than forty years, supported numerous workers and business partners, an

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Economies of Scope - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. Economies of Scope. by Tom Spencer on November 14, 2011 · 0 comments  ·  Image Source. in Economics. Economies of scope exist where a firm can produce two products at a lower per unit cost than would be possible if it produced only the one. ECONOMIES OF SCOPE is an idea that was first explored by John Panzar and Robert Willig in an article published in 1977 in the Quarterly Journal of Economics entitl

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Consultant Ninja: The Math of Jefferson County, Alabama's Sewer.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Saturday, August 13, 2011. The Math of Jefferson County, Alabamas Sewer Bond Bankruptcy. Jefferson County, Alabama, might declare bankruptcy on a $3.1B bond for their sewer system.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Cardboard: not for the homeless.

The Crazy Lives of Consultants

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Cardboard: not for the homeless anymore. i helped a client relocate to their new office space this week. the new workspace design is very cool and futuristic with an open feel and low cube walls. most people i spoke with loved the space, except for this guy: me: hi there! (smile) welcome to your new office space. is there anything i can do to make your transition easier?

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A First Set of Questions to Ask Your Potential Client | Consulting and.

Consulting and Organizational Management

'Library. Translate This. Home. A. A. A. Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. Library Blogs Home. This Blogs Home. Guest Writer Submissions. Policies. To Subscribe to a Blog. About. Feedback. A First Set of Questions to Ask Your Potential Client By Carter McNamara on January 21, 2011. Consulting books often suggest a sequence of steps or phases that a consulting project goes through.

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Whose Story is it Anyway?

The Nonprofit Consultant

I am one who has always believed in the value of good story telling in fundraising. Nothing earth shattering in that statement. Most anybody who has been successful in nonprofit fundraising - whether writing grant proposals, doing direct mail, or creating event programs - will tell you the same thing. Even with foundations (and others) seemingly more focused than ever on outcomes and measurements, when I teach proposal writing I always caution my students from getting so caught up in the numbers

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Eat Your Peas: A Recipe for Culture Change - Strategy+Business

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

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.

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Great new book on the life and work as a consultant

Killer Consultant

'This is a real gem for all of you who speak German. I came across this book at the airport last week, and at the end of the day, I had finished it. The book is called. Folienkrieg und Bullshitbingo: Handbuch für Unternehmensberater, Opfer und Angehörige by Ewald F. Walden (Amazon.de link). It is the truth, and nothing but the truth, about working for a big consulting firm.

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New Site – AcceleraConsultingGroup.com

Chad Barr

Although we have launched this site a year ago, we have recently made significant improvement adjustments to the site of Betsy Jordyn, founder of Accelera Consulting Group. Here is what Betsy had to say about our work and influence on her success: The post New Site – AcceleraConsultingGroup.com appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.

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A Troubled Bridge over Turbulent Waters - Henman Performance

Henman Performance Executive

'Home. About Linda. Client List. Newsletter. Executive blog Contact Us. A Troubled Bridge over Turbulent Waters. by Linda Henman on April 21, 2011. To go between Clearwater and Clearwater Beach –two separate cities—you’ll cross the Clearwater Memorial Bridge. The bride took years to build—much longer than expected—and suffers from an image problem in the Tampa area because of its shoddy construction processes and contractor mishaps.

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Freshminds top 5 guide to preparing for interviews

freshminds

At FreshMinds, we’re committed to helping our candidates prepare well for their interviews. So here’s our top 5 guide to interview research. 1. Learn the basics. • Company website: A company’s website advertises everything that a company is proud of – their culture, their clients, their successes. • News websites: Make sure you know what the company has been doing– look out for any press releases, controversies, pending mergers. • Corporate literat

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

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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Management Consulting Manifesto

Steve Shu Consulting

'Got an idea from Dan Wallace (Twitter handle: @Ideafood ) to write a manifesto (link to some other examples here ). As many regular readers may know, I am pretty passionate about the practice of business and management consulting. Without further ado, here is a working draft of my management consulting manifesto: Do what’s best for the client before the consulting firm.

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The Rule of Three - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

'Home. About. Book Shop. Archive. Definitions. Helpful Links. Quotes. Subscribe. The Rule of Three. by Tom Spencer on September 22, 2011 · 1 comment  ·  Image Source. in Management Consulting. Omne Trium Perfectum – everything that comes in threes is perfect. Part 1: The Rule of Three. Part 2: Improve Your Speech Writing with The Rule of Three.

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Consultant Ninja: America's "Lost Decade" of Housing: Management.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Americas "Lost Decade" of Housing. "In real terms, the National index is back to Q4 1999 levels, the Composite 20 index is back to August 2000, and the CoreLogic index back to March 2000.

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Q&A On Management Consulting and Leadership Topics (On Quora)

Steve Shu Consulting

'For those unfamiliar with Quora , it is one of the emerging “question and answer” sites on the Internet. Although its positioning is not quite clear to me yet, a point of difference relative to other sites (like Yahoo Answers) is that Quora integrates aspects of social networking technology. Throw in a carefully-honed, early-adopter market segment and some venture capital hype – the result for now seems to be a high-quality, professional dialogue hub.

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Why You Need to Use Case Studies in Sales and Marketing (and How to Start Now)

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