Category Archives: Management Consulting

Creating New Consulting Tools

Every consulting assignment is a learning and development opportunity. One good way to pass on that learning to future clients is to turn your experience into consulting tools. Consulting tools are methods, processes, templates, or software that you can use … (READ MORE…)

From Scenarios to Vision – A Case Study

A fairly large engineering company contacted me some years ago. I only knew the company by name, but they obviously knew me a bit better. One member of their management team had heard me speak at a seminar about creating … (READ MORE…)

Winning Consulting Business – RFPs Suck! Book Review

Winning Consulting Business – RFPs Suck! Book Review

I just got back from Japan and had a chance to read through and review Tom Searcy’s latest book “RFPs Suck: How to Master the RFP System Once and for All to Win Big Business.” Tom writes from vast experience … (READ MORE…)

Stupid Management Consulting Interview Questions

The Business Insider just put up a collection (here) of management consulting interview questions that are considered by some as just plain stupid. The 15 questions range from “Estimate the number of gallons of gasoline the typical gas station pumps … (READ MORE…)

Gathering Info as a Business Management Consultant

It’s impossible to become a great business management consultant without learning the best way to uncover the problems within a company. Some consultants tend to dive in feet first when they’re starting out, failing to explore the various ways to … (READ MORE…)

The Value of ‘Team’ at Your Consulting Firm

If your consulting firm’s collective intellectual assets are at the core of your value, it only makes sense that keeping your team together is one of your top priorities. Regardless of the size of your consulting business, every consultant must … (READ MORE…)

Consultants And Their Clients Work Environment

As a professional business consultant, you will be working with your client’s staff and in your client’s place of business. How you handle yourself in this new work environment will impact your effectiveness, the strength of your referral and your … (READ MORE…)

Finances and Management for a Consulting Business

There are a few things you cannot get away from, no matter what business you are in including the consulting business, finances and management are two of them. Some Financial Issues You Will Face First and foremost, you will need … (READ MORE…)

Developing Powerful Consulting Testimonials

The financial alchemy of your consulting services could be the deciding factor of whether your consultancy business survives or thrives during tough economic climates. Think about the angle of using a testimonial guideline to build your reputation for excellent customer … (READ MORE…)