In the world of consulting and professional services, it is likely that you have worked on projects that have utilized a steering committee. A steering committee is a group of key stakeholders and decision-makers who are responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and support for a specific project throughout its lifecycle. The committee typically consists of … Continue reading “Preparing for a Successful Steering Committee Meeting”

“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”

Managing a consulting project is almost always accompanied by a set of unique challenges relative to a specific client. Though the challenges that you are solving for your client are unique, there are some common issues that arise when working with and managing client relationships. This blog explores three of the most common client challenges … Continue reading “Proactively Managing Client Issues”

A major reason for the success of streaming services like Netflix has been the elimination, or mitigation, of commercials. After all, everyone hates commercials. With that said, we have all seen them, but have you ever watched a television commercial where it is unclear what they are advertising or selling? If so, I think you … Continue reading “Creating Output”