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  • Capco Opens Chicago Office

    Consulting magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting profession. The magazine features the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership, and corporate strategies.
    14 May 2012 | 1:40 pm
    Capco opened its first office in Chicago earlier this month.

  • Productivity Hack for Consultants: The Buddy Trick to Getting More Done

    Business Consulting Buzz
    Michael Zipursky
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Do you want to get more done each week? As a consultant it’s common to find yourself being distracted throughout the day. Both by external forces: Phone ringing Email notifications Children or Family Deliveries And the list goes on… As … READ MORE...Productivity Hack for Consultants: The Buddy Trick to Getting More Done is a post from: Business Consulting Buzz

  • Techniques To Identify Consulting Opportunities

    Dr.Saaid
    Dr. Saaid
    9 May 2012 | 12:14 am
    When trying to drum up business, there are a number of proven techniques to identify consulting opportunities that you should familiarize yourself with. It is essential that you do not sit back and expect contracts to suddenly appear on your desk, only those businesses that have a driven approach will succeed in today’s highly competitive market. With the economy in a somewhat fragile state, the number of company mergers and acquisitions that is taking place is higher than at any time in the past. This has crested an opportunity for those firms involved in consulting services to…

  • How Do I Overcome Fears Of Becoming A Consultant?

    Dr.Saaid
    Dr. Saaid
    21 Dec 2011 | 6:35 pm
    Often individuals have great ideas for businesses and thoughts about new methods for improving services but end up not implementing these ideas for fear of failure. Everyone experiences hesitance to take the next step in using their initiative as one does not know what the future outcome may be. How do I overcome fears of becoming a consultant? The solution is to reach a point to make the most of the ability to act in the business environment. The feeling of fear is a condition in which one experiences the inability to act and is almost paralyzed in taking the next step. Each individual has…

  • How To: From Part-Time MBA To Full-Time Consultant

    Management Consulted
    Kevin
    10 Jan 2011 | 8:09 am
    A popular question we get is something like the following: I’ve been working full-time for last 10 years at Big Company doing Big Company Function. I recently enrolled in a local part-time MBA program. How do I take advantage of this opportunity to break into a good consulting firm? Before we start, let me put a big disclaimer here. Big disclaimer: it is almost impossible to get into an MBB-caliber firm from a part-time MBA program. However, it is definitely possible to get into a respected boutique consulting firm or even a Big 4 (eg, Accenture, Deloitte) depending on your work…
 
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    Deloitte US

  • Should big data drive big decisions?

    9 May 2012 | 10:28 am
    This year, many companies are taking on big data - ramping up tools and technologies to find signals and insight in unstructured, often external, and generally messy data. Big data analytics can open a window into an intricate world of customers, employees and operations that hasn’t been easily accessible before. While leaders can gain fresh insights that are immediate and real, should they use big data to drive far-reaching business decisions? Join the debate today.

  • Unlock the potential in your data

    9 May 2012 | 10:27 am
    Business analytics uses data to drive business strategy and performance. It includes a range of capabilities - from looking backward to evaluate what happened in the past, to forward-looking approaches like scenario planning and predictive modeling. Explore our latest resources to learn how analytics can deliver uncommon insights and breakout value.

  • Talent Edge 2020: Redrafting talent strategies for the uneven recovery - Perspectives from the Oil & Gas sector

    3 May 2012 | 11:37 am
    While other sectors are focusing more on developing leaders and succession planning, Oil and gas sector’s primary focus is recruiting hard-to-find skill sets in the face of looming talent shortage. Read this report to learn more about the key talent trends in oil and gas sector.

  • HR in the financial services industry? Most are paying too much.

    2 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    We all know the financial services industry has been under the microscope in the past few years, but a new Deloitte Consulting benchmarking study focuses the attention on a different aspect of FSI operations: HR. What’s revealed may seem like piling on to change-weary FSI organizations.

  • Turning strategic ambiguity into strategic clarity

    2 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    Explore how CFOs can leverage data and the planning and performance management cycles to address multiple aspects of strategic risk, and in the process create opportunities for themselves to serve as business strategists and catalysts.
 
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    Business Consulting Buzz

  • Marketing Mondays: Strategic Consulting Partnerships

    Michael Zipursky
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    You don’t have to do everything yourself you know? Consultants often feel they have to offer every service and do every task by themselves. Connect with other professionals that can offer complimentary services to you and watch your business soar. … READ MORE...Marketing Mondays: Strategic Consulting Partnerships is a post from: Business Consulting Buzz

  • 37 Ways to Effectively Present Your Services without Looking like a Rookie

    Zahib Ziaweet
    12 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Nobody wants to look like a rookie.  But if your unprepared, don’t have a core message, are unfocused with your marketing, then you can be viewed as a Newbie. I’ve seen professionals wasting money trying to advertise but if there … READ MORE...37 Ways to Effectively Present Your Services without Looking like a Rookie is a post from: Business Consulting Buzz

  • Productivity Hack for Consultants: The Buddy Trick to Getting More Done

    Michael Zipursky
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Do you want to get more done each week? As a consultant it’s common to find yourself being distracted throughout the day. Both by external forces: Phone ringing Email notifications Children or Family Deliveries And the list goes on… As … READ MORE...Productivity Hack for Consultants: The Buddy Trick to Getting More Done is a post from: Business Consulting Buzz

  • Persuasion for Consultants: Book Review

    Michael Zipursky
    9 May 2012 | 6:58 pm
    Arlene Dickinson’s story could be called one of Rags to Riches. The co-star of one of Canada’s most popular TV shows, Dragons Den (the equivalent America’s Shark Tank), has gone from living a life of desperation to one of glamour … READ MORE...Persuasion for Consultants: Book Review is a post from: Business Consulting Buzz

  • Marketing Mondays: When and Why Consultants Should Attend Trade Shows

    Michael Zipursky
    7 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Should consultants attend trade shows? That’s the question. The answer is, it depends. If you specialize in an area of consulting, attending trade shows for your industry can be a great source of new consulting leads. If you’re a ‘general’ … READ MORE...Marketing Mondays: When and Why Consultants Should Attend Trade Shows is a post from: Business Consulting Buzz
 
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    All Booz Allen Reports & Studies

  • Application Managed Services Overview

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Application Managed Services Overview Video

  • Hazard Mitigation Today: Perspectives from Industry Professionals

    9 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    A comprehensive review and understanding of response policy doctrine is an ongoing priority to ensure efficient and effective response and recovery efforts to national disasters and emergencies.

  • The Cloud as a Shroud: Fraud in a Digital Age

    23 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    As more organizations move data to the cloud to reduce costs and take advantage of massive analytics, the opportunity for criminal exploitation and fraud also increases. This expert panel discusses how to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud in the cloud. Aired April 24, 2012

  • Discovery is a Team Sport

    16 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    Speech given by Booz Allen Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ralph W. Shrader in acceptance of ARCS Foundation Eagle award on April 14th, 2012.

  • The Fire Within

    14 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    Booz Allen Executive Vice President Mark Gerencser articulates methods graduates can use to ignite their careers with passion and imagination in a commencement address to UMUC on April 14 th , 2012.
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    Management Consulted

  • Launch of The Consulting Resume & Cover Letter Bible

    jennyrae
    13 May 2012 | 6:10 pm
    It’s been a long time coming.  It was worth the wait. Introducing…. Our 98-page guide on applying to consulting jobs — power-packed with specific action steps for you to create a stand-out consulting resume and cover letter.  We’ve already published The Consulting Bible, which is the best-selling resource on the market for consulting interviews.  So why did we feel the need to up the ante? Honestly, 80% of the questions we get are about the pre-interview phase.  You want to know what it takes to GET the interview – and with the savvy of an M/B/B insider, I…

  • We’re back…and ready for the future

    jennyrae
    13 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    You’ve been wondering where we’ve been. No, we haven’t been sipping margaritas in Cabo (although the occasional margarita does not escape our team)—we’re nerdier than spending a whole year acting like we’ve retired. Instead – we’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you awesome new stuff that our beta testers are RAVING about. Why?  We’ve been plotting for months to take Management Consulted to the next level.  You’ve made it clear to us that you’re ravenous for more 1:1 help, more FREE stuff, more relevant insight, more candid…

  • How To: From Part-Time MBA To Full-Time Consultant

    Kevin
    10 Jan 2011 | 8:09 am
    A popular question we get is something like the following: I’ve been working full-time for last 10 years at Big Company doing Big Company Function. I recently enrolled in a local part-time MBA program. How do I take advantage of this opportunity to break into a good consulting firm? Before we start, let me put a big disclaimer here. Big disclaimer: it is almost impossible to get into an MBB-caliber firm from a part-time MBA program. However, it is definitely possible to get into a respected boutique consulting firm or even a Big 4 (eg, Accenture, Deloitte) depending on your work…

  • Why I Left McKinsey, Part 2

    Kevin
    2 Jan 2011 | 4:18 am
    This is part 2 of my 2 article series on why I left McKinsey. In article #1, I explained why I left and dove into what I perceived to be McKinsey and the consulting industry’s shortcomings. Below, I’ll dig into why I loved working there and the general benefits of a management consulting background. As I said before, I wouldn’t trade my McKinsey years for anything. Many fortunate people face the choice between an MBB (see consulting lingo if you’re like “huh?”) and prestigious companies in the financial services industry (from Goldman Sachs to mid-market…

  • Why I Left McKinsey, Part 1

    Kevin
    30 Dec 2010 | 3:55 am
    This is my 2 article series on why I left McKinsey. One of the most frequent questions that I get is why I left McKinsey. Until now, I’ve been hesitant to address this in-depth – mostly because I didn’t feel it was relevant for what I was doing with Management Consulted, but also because I didn’t want to be perceived as a naysayer. However, I think my story has valuable lessons for people entering the field, and for those that are currently working at a top firm. In article #1, I’ll explain why I left and dive into what I perceive to be McKinsey (and generally…
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    Techni-HO Handbook

  • Don't blog where you eat.

    14 May 2012 | 10:27 am
    The old idiom; don't s*** where you eat gets updated. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Mechanical Turk Work: A little experiment

    2 May 2012 | 3:43 am
    Registered recently to work as a mechanical turk for Amazon. Will post here progress and supply feedback. don't know what I am in for. Other than getting paid to wile away the hours on the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Review: ZAGG smartbuds

    6 Apr 2012 | 10:15 am
    Of recent tech purchases the ones I get the most use of are my ZAGGsparq and ZAGG SmartBuds. The  ZAGGsparq is a battery back-up that allows me to recharge my USB powered devices.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Money "well" spent: do you feel safer?

    9 Mar 2012 | 3:29 pm
    airline security is measured not in the number of events averted but apparently in the expenditure of money that is supposed to provide secutity. With this measurable the Transportation Security... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Robocall voicemail log

    28 Feb 2012 | 7:40 am
    Okay, a little bit of editing and here it is. The audio of the vme we got regarding the robocalls that have apparently come from our number. Watch "ANGRY Robotcalled" on YouTube [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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    Consulting and Organizational Development by

  • History of Organization Development (Part 4 of 6) — Frederick Taylor, the First Modern ‘Change’ Consultant by Carter McNamara

    Carter McNamara
    14 May 2012 | 9:29 am
    (Guest post from John Scherer, Co-Director of Scherer Leadership International. This is the fourth blog post in a six-part series about the history of Organization Development, “On the Shoulders of Giants.” NOTE: Most of what I have learned about Frederick Taylor I received from my long-time OD colleague, Marvin Wseibord, both in personal conversations and from his marvelous book, Productive Workplaces. Marv has had this extraordinary ability to help us see a unique ‘twist’ on OD ‘giants’ and their lives, creating a kind of ‘Satori moment’ that makes the well-known…

  • History of Organization Development (Part 3 of 6) — A Timeline of Who Did What and When by Carter McNamara

    Carter McNamara
    13 Apr 2012 | 5:02 pm
    (Guest post from John Scherer, Co-Director of Scherer Leadership International, with Billie Alban, President of Alban & Williams, Ltd. This is the third blog post in a six-part series about the history of OD.) Introduction to this Blog Series In the first part of this series, we explored some of our ancient ancestors in the practice of changing the way people in groups and larger human systems get things done. In Part 2 we named some of the most significant people from psychology whose ideas have shaped our current way of doing Organization Development. In this segment, we want you to see…

  • History of Organization Development (Part 2 of 6) — “The Psychologists” by Carter McNamara

    Carter McNamara
    19 Mar 2012 | 7:00 pm
    (Guest post from John Scherer, Co-Director of Scherer Leadership International, with Billie Alban, President of Alban & Williams, Ltd. This is the second blog post in a six-part series about the history of OD.) Introduction to this Blog Series In our work as OD practitioners, whose shoulders are we standing on? Whose ‘conceptual DNA’ runs in our veins? What are our operating assumptions and where did they come from? Believe it or not, there was a time when things like involving people in action-planning, group decision-making, action research, feedback,…

  • History of Organization Development (Part 1 of 6) — “Prehistoric OD” by Carter McNamara

    Carter McNamara
    5 Mar 2012 | 6:33 pm
    (Guest post from John Scherer, Co-Director of Scherer Leadership International, and Billie Alban, President of Alban & Williams, Ltd. This is the first blog post in a six-part series about the history of OD.) Introduction to this Blog Series In our work as OD practitioners, whose shoulders are we standing on? Whose ‘conceptual DNA’ runs in our veins? What are our operating assumptions and where did they come from? Believe it or not, there was a time when things like involving people in action-planning, group decision-making, action research, feedback,…

  • Why Should Practitioners Know Their Paradigms, Theories and Models? by Carter McNamara

    Carter McNamara
    30 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Why It’s Important for Us to Know Our Paradigms, Theories and Models Paradigms, theories and models – we all have them and work from them.  Many of us don’t know it.  But we really should. When we practitioners in human development (consultants, coaches, trainers, etc.) come to conclusions about our clients and their organizations, we should closely examine those conclusions.  Are they accurate?  Are your client’s accurate?  What did you see in your client’s situation?  What might you have missed?  What were your assumptions about the situation?  Were they valid? …
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    CallMe! IQ

  • T-Mobile USA starts round 2 of layoffs, cutting 900 jobs

    CallMe
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    T-Mobile USA is starting its second round of layoffs, cutting 900 more call center jobs…on top of much larger cuts earlier this year: In the last round, T-Mobile cut 3300 jobs as it consolidated 24 regional call centers into 17. It hired 1900 new staff in the remaining call centers, resulting in a net cuts of 5 percent of its workforce. via T-Mobile USA starts round 2 of layoffs, cutting 900 jobs — Mobile Technology News.

  • A CallMe! IQ Special Report: The 2012 ATA (PACE) Convention & Expo

    Neil Sullivan
    14 May 2012 | 10:14 am
    The ATA (American Teleservices Association) held its annual Convention & Expo this month in Hollywood, Florida.  If attendees had hoped for blue skies and bustling beaches, they received three straight days of rain and wind (CallMe! IQ was there to experience this firsthand) so it was up to the sponsors and presenters to bring their own sunshine.  They did not disappoint. The convention’s theme was “Managing Customer Experience in a Digital World” – timely given the explosion of new contact channels over the past decade.  To help deliver the message, the ATA handed the…

  • Sykes Announces Q1 2012 Results

    CallMe
    8 May 2012 | 3:53 pm
    Sykes Enterprises (NASDAQ: SYKE), a leading provider of call center and business process outsourcing solutions, announced better than expected Q1 results, reporting $0.32 earnings per share on revenue of $278 million. The company pointed to better than expected demand as a key driver of the quarter and is raising full-year 2012 estimates. Flash Player 9 or higher is required to view the chartClick here to download Flash Player nowView the full SYKE chart at Wikinvest

  • ATA Changes Name to PACE – Professional Association for Customer Engagement

    CallMe
    8 May 2012 | 2:36 pm
    The American Teleservices Association announced last week at its annual conference that it is being renamed PACE – the Professional Association for Customer Engagement. via PACE – Professional Association for Customer Engagement.

  • Sitel’s Opens New Customer Care Center in Florida

    CallMe
    8 May 2012 | 2:26 pm
    Sitel, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, today announced the opening of a new call center in Ocala, FL. The new center will bring 500 inbound customer support agents, as well as management and support positions for a major telecommunications company. Sitel’s Vice President of Human Resources for the Americas, Judy Morris, stated: This is a very exciting time for SITEL as we grow our North American footprint and continue to mean more to our clients, shareholders, associates and communities. We are moving quickly and establishing a strong managerial staff to lead…
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    Internet Marketing Tips For Small Business

  • White hat SEO techniques: quality links

    blogging
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Another important white hat search engine optimization technique is cultivating quality inbound links that direct people to your website. Inbound links are like having someone refer you to others online with a seal of approval or a recommendation. However, not all inbound links are created equal. When it comes to inbound links, it’s important to [...]

  • White Hat SEO techniques: Quality Content

    blogging
    14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    While there are many techniques for white hat SEO, the top technique for white hat SEO is quality content. “Content is King” should be your SEO mantra. Without that quality content, your website will never get the kind fof search engine success you are looking for and depending on. The most valuable way to optimize [...]

  • White Hat versus Black Hat Search Engine Optimization

    blogging
    9 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    While researching search engine optimization techniques for your website or blog, you may have heard of the phrase “white hat” and “black hat” SEO. These are nicknames given to SEO tactics. White hat SEO refers to tactics that search engines like Google approve of, and include things like good design, logical structure to your website, [...]

  • It’s a zoo out there: How Google updates to Panda and Penguin can negatively impact your website

    blogging
    8 May 2012 | 6:47 pm
    Google constantly updates its search algorithms and there were two updates recently that could have had an impact on your site. The Panda update was released on April 19 and the Penguin update on April 24. The Panda update focuses on poor quality site, while the Penguin update targets “spammy” sites. The way to counteract this is [...]

  • Are you promoting your social media channels on your website?

    blogging
    2 May 2012 | 1:59 pm
    Whether you’ve designed your own website or used a web platform like WordPress or Joomla!, it’s important to remember a few things about promoting your social media channels. Meaning, if you haven’t posted links or buttons for your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, or other social media pages, how do you expect people who visit your [...]
 
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    Claris Consulting

  • Monday Morning Minute 05-14-2012

    Hugh Blane
    11 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Monday Morning Minute 05.14.2012 from Hugh Blane on Vimeo.

  • 10 strategies for reversing negative self talk

    Hugh Blane
    8 May 2012 | 8:40 pm
    As part of my Monday Morning Minute for May 7, 2012, I mentioned a list of the top ten strategies I’ve learned for reversing negative self talk. By doing them intentionally for thirty days you can and or will change the quality of your internal dialogue for the better. 1. Focus on one of your greatest successes: This strategy is designed to refocus your attention on one project or activity you’ve done really well. Specifically, you want to remember what you heard people say to you or about you and your performance. You then want to create the longest list possible of affirming…

  • Monday Morning Minute 05.07.2012

    Hugh Blane
    7 May 2012 | 1:01 pm
    Monday Morning Minute 05.07.2012 from Hugh Blane on Vimeo.

  • Monday Morning Minute 04-30-2012

    Hugh Blane
    30 Apr 2012 | 5:25 am
    Monday Morning Minute 4.30.2012 from Hugh Blane on Vimeo.

  • Monday Morning Minute 04.23.2012

    Hugh Blane
    23 Apr 2012 | 10:33 am
    Monday Morning Minute 04.23.2012 from Hugh Blane on Vimeo.
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    My Consulting Life » Practical Career & Lifestyle Advice for Consultants

  • How to Tell a Compelling Story

    Kristine Schoonmaker
    15 May 2012 | 11:50 am
    The ability to tell a compelling story is a crucial skill you’ll need to get most of the things you want in life and succeed on the job. Here are 5 keys to know. Want the rest of the story? Get all the details at myconsultinglife.com.

  • Want to celebrate my birthday with me?

    Kristine Schoonmaker
    21 Mar 2012 | 2:41 pm
    I wanted to give you a heads up about something really BIG going down THIS SUNDAY! It’s my 33rd birthday! Why should you care? Well, because I seriously love to celebrate birthdays. And that means... Want the rest of the story? Get all the details at myconsultinglife.com.

  • Thinking about starting your own biz?

    Kristine Schoonmaker
    12 Mar 2012 | 4:19 pm
    While working for a consulting firm may be your path right now, I know for many of you it might not be your path forever. I've heard from lots of you that you’ve been interested in starting your own... Want the rest of the story? Get all the details at myconsultinglife.com.

  • Sale Ends Tonight! $50 Off New Consultant Boot Camp!

    Kristine Schoonmaker
    10 Feb 2012 | 7:39 am
    Orders for the Home Study version of my New Consultant Boot Camp have been rolling in and I’m so honored to have the opportunity to help so many new consultants get their career started right -... Want the rest of the story? Get all the details at myconsultinglife.com.

  • The Boot Camp doors are finally open!

    Kristine Schoonmaker
    5 Feb 2012 | 7:12 am
    For my loyal readers out there, I’m giving you $50 OFF the BRAND NEW HOME STUDY VERSION of my training program “New Consultant Boot Camp.” But hurry, sale ends February 10th! Get the details here... Want the rest of the story? Get all the details at myconsultinglife.com.
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    Dr.Saaid

  • Techniques To Identify Consulting Opportunities

    Dr. Saaid
    9 May 2012 | 12:14 am
    When trying to drum up business, there are a number of proven techniques to identify consulting opportunities that you should familiarize yourself with. It is essential that you do not sit back and expect contracts to suddenly appear on your desk, only those businesses that have a driven approach will succeed in today’s highly competitive market. With the economy in a somewhat fragile state, the number of company mergers and acquisitions that is taking place is higher than at any time in the past. This has crested an opportunity for those firms involved in consulting services to…

  • Key Characteristics Of Consulting Services As Opposed To Other Services

    Dr. Saaid
    23 Dec 2011 | 8:45 pm
    There are different kinds of services that consumers use everyday. They are common and often used based on the convenience and location such dry cleaning services or cab services. Then there are specialized ones that a consumer makes an informed and calculated choice about. Consultancy falls in this category. There are key characteristics of consulting services as opposed to other services. One distinguishing characteristic is that it is very personal compared to where a customer walks in, gets what they want done and leaves. The consultant will be one on one with their client offering…

  • How Do I Overcome Fears Of Becoming A Consultant?

    Dr. Saaid
    21 Dec 2011 | 6:35 pm
    Often individuals have great ideas for businesses and thoughts about new methods for improving services but end up not implementing these ideas for fear of failure. Everyone experiences hesitance to take the next step in using their initiative as one does not know what the future outcome may be. How do I overcome fears of becoming a consultant? The solution is to reach a point to make the most of the ability to act in the business environment. The feeling of fear is a condition in which one experiences the inability to act and is almost paralyzed in taking the next step. Each individual has…

  • How Can You Build And Leverage Your Professional Network?

    Dr. Saaid
    19 Dec 2011 | 9:23 pm
    Building a strong professional network in business is the key to success. As strange as networking as a concept may be to you, it is essential that you learn how to answer the question how can you build and leverage your professional network? If you can do this, you can make real progress within a career. Networking need not be complex and it pays to start building bridges and ties before you even graduate; this way, by the time you launch a new empire or career, you will already have a commendable standing in the local area. Learning how to network comes very naturally to some, to others it…

  • Five Traps To Launching Your Consulting Business You Should Steer Clear Of

    Dr. Saaid
    15 Dec 2011 | 7:24 pm
    For someone who enjoys being a consultant, bright future seems to come from having a business in this industry. The interest in it is not enough though. Setting up the details is a necessary part of the process. Because of the complexities of this matter, it can be quite easy to get confused and be overwhelmed. Knowledge about the five traps to launching your consulting business is a stable way to start the journey to being successful. Achieving success is hard. However, it is possible and is the goal of anyone who ventures into something. The following concepts involve the different things…
 
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    Management Consulting News

  • Patrick Lencioni: The Competitive Advantage Most Organizations Miss

    Michael McLaughlin
    30 Apr 2012 | 11:33 am
    Patrick Lencioni “Though I  can’t be sure, I suspect that at some point about thirty years ago, a cleverly sadistic and anti-business consultant decided that the best way to really screw up companies was to convince them that what they needed was a convoluted, jargony, and all-encompassing declaration of intent.“ Patrick Lencioni is a consultant, best-selling author, and president of The Table Group, a consulting firm dedicated to building healthy organizations. He speaks and consults to a wide range of companies, including multinationals, start-ups,and non-profits. His…

  • Strategies for Leading People, Teams, and Projects

    Michael McLaughlin
    29 Apr 2012 | 5:50 pm
    You can be a great marketer and a top salesperson, but if you–or your team–can’t deliver your services with unquestioned excellence, you’re career as a consultant will be a short one. In this mini-tutorial, we’ve assembled our best interviews and podcasts on the subject of leading people, teams, and complex projects. You can read (and listen to) the leading thinkers on how to get the project results you’ve promised in a timely way–without burning out your team. Each of our experts has a slightly different perspective on leading projects and people,…

  • 10 LinkedIn Strategies for Independent Professionals

    Michael McLaughlin
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:27 pm
    Michael Zipursky This guest post is by Michael Zipursky, founder of FreshGigs.ca, Canada’s leading jobsite for qualified marketing, communications, and creative professionals. He is also the author of 5 books on consulting and customer loyalty. His work has been featured in FOX Business, the Financial Times, HR Executive, and other media.   With more than 150 million members in 200+ countries, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. But there is more to LinkedIn than slapping up a profile and calling it a day. Here are 10 strategies that will help businesses and…

  • Need Graphic Design Help? Consider 99designs

    Michael McLaughlin
    23 Apr 2012 | 8:59 am
    As you start or grow your business, you almost always need some help with graphic design. If you don’t already have a favorite graphic designer, consider trying 99designs–a low-cost, crowd-sourced graphic design marketplace. The concept of the service is simple: You write a project “brief” and then submit your fixed-price contest for bids on the 99designs web site. Designers create prototypes for your design, which you critique and refine. Within a short period of time (often a week), you narrow your choice of designers to the finalists. You work with those finalists…

  • Michael Katz: Pricing Your Services

    Michael McLaughlin
    1 Apr 2012 | 4:44 pm
    Michael J. Katz You can offer great services, be an amazing marketer, and know everything you need to sell your services. But if you don’t get your price right, you can find yourself working harder and longer than you planned. In this podcast, I talk with Michael Katz, founder of Blue Penguin Development, about pricing for professional service providers. We talk about how you should price your services, the role of measurable value in your proposed price, and the part of the pricing process that most service providers should try to change now. Also, if you want to read more articles by…
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