Your choices going forward from wherever you find yourself today as an Independent. In the first 3 blogs of this series for Independent Consultants and anyone who is seriously thinking about becoming an Independent Consultant, I explored the role of Independent C… https://theindependentsconsultant.com/index.php/blog/independent-consulting-part-4-your-choices-independent/
The fundamental skills required to work effectively as a Consultant This is the 3rd blog in my 4-part series about what Independent Consulting is and what it takes to be successful as an Independent Consultant. In this blog, I am going to cover th… https://theindependentsconsultant.com/index.php/blog/independent-consulting-part-3-what-are-fundamental-capabilities-required-work-effectively-independent-consultant/
How client expectations of consultants are very different from those of business employees and what are the new ways of working you require to be successful. Following on from 1st blog in this series, “Independent Consulting Part 2: Why your business track record will not guarantee your success in Independent Consulting” here are my th… https://theindependentsconsultant.com/index.php/blog/independent-consulting-part-2-why-client-expectations-consultants-are-different-those-business-employees/
Why your previous success in business does not equate to success as an Independent Consultant. This is the first blog in a series of 4 four explaining what Independent Consulting is and what it takes to be successful as an Independent Consultant. I’ll start off with an i… https://theindependentsconsultant.com/index.php/blog/independent-consulting-part-1-why-your-business-track-record-will-not-guarantee-your-success-independent-consulting/
An exercise for Independent Consultants to do with their clients to start the process of improving meeting effectiveness. I don’t know about you but the biggest frustration that I have had with every client, without exception, from day 1 is everyone’s obsession with meetings. I find clients who liter… https://theindependentsconsultant.com/index.php/blog/consulting-essentials-meeting-management/
The reasons why a successful business career doesn't automatically translate into success as an Independent Consultant; and what to do about it. Many Independent Consultants have transitioned into their role following a successful career in business. Some spend time with a consultancy firm first, as I did. Those that do thi… https://theindependentsconsultant.com/index.php/blog/why-success-business-does-not-automatically-lead-success-independent-consultant/