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How to use data to back up your consulting recommendations

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To consult means to provide advice, but engagements aren’t always so simple. Here are five ways data can power your recommendations.

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Top management consulting frameworks to drive your recommendations

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The work of a management consultant may be ever-changing, but here are seven management consulting frameworks that can provide structure and boost ROI.

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How to transition to virtual consulting

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Virtual consulting can present a unique learning curve for you and your clients. Here’s how you can overcome the initial hurdles.

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The top business consulting software & tools used by industry leaders

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Managing a consulting firm is challenging enough as it is. To make things a bit easier, here are 19 of the best business consulting software tools around.

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7 consulting skills and competencies needed to succeed in 2022

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Consultants may be diverse, but there are several core competencies all good ones share. Here are seven consulting skills you need to succeed in 2022.

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10 tips for consultants during an economic downturn

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Looking to better support your clients during this difficult time? Here are 10 tips on how to improve your consulting engagements.

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The 7 best consulting conferences of 2020

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Looking to get the most out of your consultancy? Here are seven consulting conferences in 2020 you can attend to take your practice to the next level.

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Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand with talent optimization.

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As America becomes more diverse, inclusive workplaces become more important than ever. Here’s how talent optimization can help achieve them.

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5 essential reasons to attend consulting conferences

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Consulting conferences are more than just fancy meetups; they offer value that can grow your firm. Here are five great reasons to attend an upcoming event.

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5 common consulting pain points—straight from CEOs

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It’s a question consultants always ask: What do executives really want? Here are five common consulting pain points, straight from the mouths of CEOs.

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Optimize your management consultant resume: examples & advice

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Management consulting is a competitive industry. Optimizing your management consultant resume will help you stand apart from the crowd. Here’s how.

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Can introverted consultants succeed?

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Introverted consultants exist, and they can be just as successful as their gregarious counterparts. Discover which traits set them up for success.

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How to help your client overcome resistance to change

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Resistance to change is inevitable—and consultants know this all too well. Once your client has accepted your consultant recommendations and is looking to implement, it’s time to shift gears and focus on change management. Before implementing any new changes with your client, be sure to take the following three actions. 1. Work with the executive…

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Consultants: Provide your clients better visibility into what you’re doing for them.

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When it comes to working with clients, it’s critical for consultants to provide visibility into what they’re doing to drive client success.

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Is it legal for employers to give applicants pre-employment assessments?

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Not sure about the use of pre-employment assessments in the hiring process? Get the ins and outs from one of our scientists.

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