“Begin with the end in mind.” This is powerful advice from Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which can be applied to kicking off any consulting engagement. Although change is inevitable in any consulting project, a foundation must be set from which a project plan can be made. By … Continue reading “Effective Beginnings”

Life doesn’t always turn out how we expect it to, it would be boring if it did! Your career as a consultant probably hasn’t turned out exactly as planned either. Consulting is a rewarding career, but if you remember your first year you likely faced many challenges and had to make some major adjustments. As … Continue reading “The First Year in Consulting”

No one likes running late, however, while we may not like to hear it, running behind is a constant for any consultant actively working with a client. Unexpected circumstances and setbacks occur in all projects, regardless of how well one plans and accounts for that risk. Though these circumstances are very often beyond our control, … Continue reading “Dynamic Project Planning and Catching Up When You Are Behind”