Is a Consulting Career Right for You?Your Guide to Becoming a Consultant.Consulting is currently a popular career choice for understandable reasons. But, is consulting really the right field for you? And, if so, where do you start?In this important Itty Bitty® book, consultant Norma Skolnik shares information regarding whether a consulting career is right for you, how to get started as a consultant and how to build a succes...

If you are a consultant, or ever use a consultant, this book is for you. The author draws on his 50+ years of consulting experience to share his secrets about the often irrational world of consulting. "This is a great book. Period! ...this advice is clearly applicable to more than just consulting; it is applicable to life in general." "The book is truly wonderful. A must have!" - Amazon reviews

A brilliant, not-to-be missed account of the reasons why management thinks the way it does—and why they are flawed.If CEOS, consultants, top managers, and other financial wizards are so smart, how come they screw up so badly? Why is there no correlation whatsoever between a business school education and success in business? Why might you be better off studying something as irrelevant as—philosophy?In The Management Myth, Stewart offers:An insightful r...

A clear, concise resource for entering this lucrative career fieldConsulting For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes a reorganization and narrower focus of the topic, with new or updated information that delves into the specifics of running your own consulting business. There is greater emphasis on the business of consulting, along with financial and legal issues involved in setting up a consulting business, deepening coverage of consulting proposals, a...

Widely acclaimed for its engaging style and provocative perspective, this book has helped thousands transform their working lives -- Now including a 30-page resource guide that explains the basics of working for oneself.It's about fulfillment. A revolution is sweeping America. On its front lines are people fed up with unfulfilling jobs, dysfunctional workplaces, and dead-end careers. Meet today's new economic icon: the free agent-men and women who are working for t...

Group coaching is rapidly becoming the preferred coaching option for businesses and individuals. Effective Group Coaching is a practical, resource rich, hands-on guide for the group coaching facilitator in one of the fastest growing new disciplines. Organizations, community groups and individuals are discovering that group coaching is an exciting and sustainable model and process for learning and growth. Written for internal and external coaches, HR professionals, trainers and fac...

A consulting career offers unrivalled freedom and flexibility. Proliferated by the mindset of alliance rather than employment which has gripped the corporate world, it has become an increasingly desired occupation for most professionals. Today more than ever, corporates are aware of the benefits consulting offers, namely access to a fresh perspective and expertise without the need to commitment or to involve a new player in the intricate, sensitive or political aspects of the organization....

We’ve entered a new era. Call it the age of imagination, ideation, conceptualization, creativity, innovation—take your pick. Creativity, mental flexibility, and collaboration have displaced one-dimensional intelligence and isolated determination as core ingredients of competitive advantage. But these 21st century methods and mindsets needed to drive innovation are only found by tapping into the discretionary levels of passion and initiative within us. This is where Out Think leadership com...

Understand competitive forces and stay ahead of the competitionThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Porter’s five forces, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five forces that affect profitability and analyze each force in depth in relation to your company• Analyze the intensity of the competition within an industry a...

The concept of the 'internal consultant' is now gaining considerable ground as managers in support functions seek to redefine their role and effectiveness. The emphasis that it places on moving from a 'colleague' to a 'client' perspective within the business can bring major benefits to both adviser and organisation. This key text provides a practical understanding of the skills required to become a high-performance internal consultant, whatever your own area of expertise.

Take control of the consulting process in any business environment with this simple proactive plan. Far too often business consultants fail to deliver the expected business value. But in any organization, whether in the public or private sector, the right type of consultant, if applied effectively to selected problems and projects, will bring value to an organization and credit to the managers who hire them. The consulting industry has evolved from a profession where work was undertaken on...

Sustained growth in consulting means bigger fees, larger bonuses and being the beneficiary of an increasingly valuable asset. Most owners fail to create sustained growth, or realize any equity value from all the hard work they have put into their business. This handy book of 100 easy to read tips will help you to be one of the winners.The handbook is organised into sections using the '8 levers of Equity Value' model that successful owners use for growing their business. Each sectio...