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Lead by Example to Inspire Your Team

Rick Conlow

Believe it or not, managers are always leading by example. The question is whether it is a good or poor example. In my introduction to management, my boss told me to lead by example. Most importantly, I understood leading by example is the ultimate expression of Servant Leadership. The Mystery of Leading by Example.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company? I did this successfully for years.

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Best Practices for Developing Virtual Leadership Training

Clarity Consultants

Often, the training is more flexible, allowing participants to go at their own pace or repeat sections to promote better understanding. Plus, training plans can easily adapt to the learner, using preferred techniques or accounting for existing knowledge. Here’s a look at some best practices for developing virtual leadership training.

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How to Provide Safe and Comfortable In-Person Training as People Return to the Office

Clarity Consultants

As a result, some companies are beginning to transition back to in-person training as part of their workforce development strategy. However, since COVID-19 is still a concern for many, companies need to seize every opportunity to provide their employees with a safe, comfortable in-person training environment.

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One Easy Way to Squander Time, Money, and Credibility

Markovitz Consulting

Just in case 2020 wasn’t challenging enough for you, here’s a brilliant example of how to waste time, money, and credibility in 2021. Not because training has no value—of course it does, in the right circumstances—but because this class was completely disconnected from any process that needed improvement or business goal.

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How to Figure Out Your Consulting Bill Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

Was it at a big firm with formal training (for example Deloitte, Bain & Company) or did you learn on the job as an internal resource with a company? If the latter, was it a company that provided access to training like General Electric, or a small to midsize firm? Example: Important note: this is just a rough idea!

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Shift Your Perspective to Make Business Development Easier

Successful Independent Consulting

Most of us never had sales training so this concern is understandable, but reframing how we think about business development can turn concern into action. For example, before you go parasailing the first time you might think, “ I’m excited to try this! Read any definition of business development and you won’t find the word sales.