Feedback, both positive and constructive, plays a pivotal role in your personal and professional development. That being said, navigating the dynamics of providing and receiving feedback can be very challenging and is something you are always faced with in the world of consulting/professional services. As mentors and managers, one of your primary responsibilities is to … Continue reading “Feedback and Development”

At the core of determining and aligning on the scope of a project are proposals. While proposals can be commonly perceived as a document whose primary purpose is to set pricing terms, the most effective proposals ensure that we are in total agreement with our client. This means our proposals should set expectations regarding the … Continue reading “Ensuring Alignment When Crafting a Proposal”

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”

Financial management is key in every for-profit business regardless of size, structure, or industry. However, communicating aspects of the organization’s financials and instilling the attitude that Financial Management is everybody’s responsibility can pose unique challenges for Professional Services businesses. In this blog, we are going to walk through what those challenges are and how to … Continue reading “Financial Management Communication for Professional Services Firms”