78 5 Reasons You Need Enterprise Agility Consulting
Shami Ahuja
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The existing situation with COVID-19 has jolted everyone into realizing that enterprises have to be nimble and have the agility to adjust to sudden changes.
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The Project Management Consultant
Arras People
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
What is a project management consultant? It was called “ Why Project Management Needs a Modern Day Project Management Consultant ” My definition about a Modern Day PM Consultant was this: The widely accepted definition of a consultant or consultancy is: the science of providing objective relevant guidance and counsel to decision-makers without possessing an ownership stake in the decision” The Value Creating Consultant, Carucci and Tetenbaum, 2000.
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Advice for Aspiring Project Management Consultants
ProjectManager.com
JULY 9, 2018
What does it mean to be a project management consultant? In Review – So, You Want to Be a Project Management Consultant? What is a consultant? She continued to define the two types of consultants. What Knowledge and Skills Do Consultants Need?
Agile Consulting
Leading Answers
JUNE 9, 2017
April’s theme at ProjectManagement.com where I write a monthly column was “Consulting,” and in this article, I examine the world of Agile Consulting and coaching. I distinguish consulting as providing advice, solutions and information; whereas coaching is more asking (hopefully insightful) questions and leading clients to find their own answers and grow in capability. Getting Started Personally, I was hesitant to get into agile consulting and coaching.
Use Discovery and Delivery to Experiment Our Way to a New Normal
Speaker: Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant, Rothman Consulting Group
Many of us are accustomed to planning for either discovery or delivery. We know how to plan for where we want to be for a product (delivery). And, we know how to plan to discover a market (discovery). Right now in 2020, those plans might not be worth anything. The world is still in upheaval—and no one has a crystal ball to know when we should plan more in-depth. Instead of planning for either discovery or delivery, we can use experiments—for all our work. When we focus on experimentation, small bets, and short feedback loops, we can create the kinds of products our customers will love.
Project Management Consultant or Freelance/Contract Project Manager?
Arras People
JUNE 7, 2016
What is the different between a project management consultant and a freelance/contract project manager? Typically, a consultant, in any business field, has been traditionally focused on advising organizations what to do in certain business areas that need initiating, changing or developing. So what kind of areas do organizations need a project management consultant for? The consultant will fit the brief perfectly. Project Management Careers Advice consultant
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7 Project Management Tips for Consultants
MavenLink
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Consultants face a unique business challenge. Unlike internal hires that are expected to have a transition period and slow productive build, consultants are expected to hit the ground running, delivering high-impact results on time and on budget, every time. Time is money, especially in consultancy. Tips for How Consultants Can Use Project Management to Improve Productivity and Profitability.
Starting a Consulting Business
Brad Egeland
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Would you like to be an independent consultant? Consider these questions before launching your consultancy. Independent consulting is not for everyone. Do you have a marketable expertise? Do you have the other skills necessary for running a successful business?
5 Ways the Consultant Can Add Value to the Engagement
Brad Egeland
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
As the experienced, jack of all trades consultant, you always want your client to see maximum value in what you're doing for them. You could also be part of the interviewing and hiring process for the staff that will be brought in permanently after your consulting engagement ends.
Ready to Take Your Expertise and Consult for Real $$ with Zero Startup Costs?
Brad Egeland
AUGUST 28, 2020
You have 5 or 10 or 25 years of experience in your field and you are frustrated having to work for a senior manager or organization that values you - and the customers you are serving for them - differently than you do. My motto is "You're only as successful as your last customer thinks you are."
Avoiding Consulting Burnout
Brad Egeland
JANUARY 18, 2020
IT consultants can get worn out or burned out in their profession for a number of reasons. Most of these reasons help identify a next potential step that should likely be taken in order to keep the consulting career going for these technical gurus.
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The Project Management Consultant
Arras People
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
It’s #pmchat on Twitter tomorrow (Friday) at 5pm UK time and this week’s topic is being hosted by me on the subject of Project Management Consultants Vs Freelancers Vs Full Time permanent staff. We’ll be looking at the role of consultant in project management – uncovering what that role is, what it does, when it’s needed and what kind of skill sets are required. Reading this after the event? Check out the Storify from the Twitter chat.
Working for Yourself – Project Management Contractor or Consultant?
Arras People
MAY 4, 2016
You can consider contracting or consulting. This tends to be based on your recent experiences and could be managing similar projects, setting up things like PMOs or if you’re thinking about consulting in project management, what business challenges you can solve. It’s worth spending time really thinking about the method – should you contract or consult? It’s popular at the moment for a consultant role in project management to mean someone can advise and deliver.
7 Common Consulting Firm Project Management Challenges
MavenLink
JULY 7, 2020
Every consulting business has its own unique challenges across the services industry. However, successfully managing projects is a common challenge faced by every consulting firm. The following project management challenges are experienced by many consulting firms.
Professional Services Automation: What It Is, and How It Can Level Up Your Consultancy
Keyedin
APRIL 22, 2019
There are legions of activities that need attention while meeting the needs of a consulting client, and managing them all manually is a nightmare, to put it bluntly. Professional services automation (PSA) is now a reality, and few industries stand to benefit from automation as much as services, and specifically, consulting. LightEdge is an enterprise-grade cloud services, colocation, and consulting company focused on business IT needs.
Take the Leap: Become a Project Management Consultant in 7 Steps
Wrike
OCTOBER 16, 2018
To a project manager entrenched in corporate politics and organizational red tape, the idea of striking out on your own as an independent project management consultant might sound like a dream. And how do you go from wanting to be a consultant to actually being one? Are you ready to be a Project Management Consultant? 7 Steps to Success as a PM Consultant: So you’ve got the skills necessary to be a great consultant.
Professional Services Automation: What It Is, and How It Can Level Up Your Consultancy
Keyedin
MARCH 8, 2019
There are legions of activities that need attention while meeting the needs of a consulting client, and managing them all manually is a nightmare, to put it bluntly. Professional services automation (PSA) is now a reality, and few industries stand to benefit from automation as much as services, and specifically, consulting. LightEdge is an enterprise-grade cloud services, colocation, and consulting company focused on business IT needs.
Managing Risks as a Consulting Project Manager?
Brad Egeland
JUNE 28, 2016
The upfront formal planning documents that we put together will differ from project to project, sometimes even the way we formalize and document requirements will differ if we are entering from the outside as a consulting project manager. Let's face it, you'll never completely remove risks from the project.that's like saying you will undoubtedly live till you are 100 years old. It may happen, but you can't guarantee it. We are all probably bad at managing risk.
Client Success: RPI Consultants Decreases Admin Time by 20% With Mavenlink
MavenLink
MAY 4, 2020
RPI Consultants provides expert software consulting and project leadership for enterprise level implementations of products and solutions. RPI’s focus on providing high quality software consulting to clients led RPI to use many different forms of communication with clients to drive projects forward. As RPI continued to find new levels of success in the consulting field, the time had come for a project management solution that would help them move past their limitations.
Virtual Project Consulting Receives Africa Excellence 2019 Award
Virtual Project Consulting
AUGUST 4, 2019
Virtual Project Consulting has been awarded in the 2019 African Excellence Awards as the Best Online-Only Project Management Consulting Services Provider. Home award management consulting services MEA markets virtual project consulting
Designing the Team Alliance: Storms Coaching and Consulting
Agilemania
APRIL 27, 2020
Since the system is the client,… The post Designing the Team Alliance: Storms Coaching and Consulting appeared first on Agilemania. Blogs Coaching and Consulting Designing the Team AllianceAs with individual clients, the relationship coach will design the alliance with the client in a collaborative fashion.
Free Videos to Guide You Around the Tough Spots of PM and Consulting
Brad Egeland
AUGUST 29, 2020
Need some practical real world experienced advice or knowledge to help guide you on the tough spots of project management, team leadership and consulting?
7 Stakeholders To Consult Before Starting A New Project
Wrike
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Consulting the right stakeholders from the very beginning can make your project run more smoothly and result in better outcomes. Who could be more important to consult than the very people who will use the product of your project? When you decide on your objectives and project strategy, always consult with senior management to make sure your project is in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
Are You Cut Out to be a Consultant?
Brad Egeland
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Would you like to be an independent consultant? Consider these questions before launching your consultancy. Independent consulting is not for everyone. If that's the case, or if you think it may be an option for you, then start thinking about your next move now and consider whether or not independent consulting is for you. Do you have a marketable expertise? Do you have the other skills necessary for running a successful business?
Online Consulting – Is it profitable and how can you start?
TimeCamp
DECEMBER 13, 2016
What is an online consulting? Online consulting is a veeeery vast term. Honestly, everyone with a decent knowledge on a particular topic can become a consultant on it. The Oxford Dictionary provides a definition of a consultant: “A person […]. Productivity Project Management Real Cases business consultant consultant online freelancer freelancingIt covers a considerable amount of jobs. Jobs that usually appear due to the market demand.
Find an Online Outsourcing Consultant if You Need One!
TimeCamp
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
We were browsing the internet, searching for online consultants experienced mostly in technical and marketing outsourcing. Project Management consultants IT list outsourcing outsourcing consultant project managementThis is not our regular article but simply the outcome of today’s research. It turns out, it is not so easy to find many. Thus, we decided to share our discoveries with you and introduce some (we believe) great […].
Need Real World Project Management, Consulting or Business Strategy Assistance? Contact Me
Brad Egeland
JULY 25, 2019
Contact me to set up a one-on-one session of consulting or mentoring on any project management, consulting, business strategy, career or related. Are you a new project manager or just a PM in need of some advice career wise or on a current project? Possibly you are interested in how to handle remote project management or even going out on your own independently. I can assist you.
Effectively Using Product Roadmaps for Agile
The IIL Blog
MAY 9, 2018
Agile and Scrum Project Management #AgileCon2018 agile Agile and scrum conference agile product roadmap agile project management agile roadmap alliance basics best practices career certification conference consulting deliverables development digital Global IIL institute ipm day jobs kanban lean Management methodologies office online plan PMP product Professional program project road map roadmap scrum scrum master skills testing tools training
'The consultant’s facilitation skills were average'
Lynne Cazaly
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
reporting on a big consulting firm’s management consultant. The fee that consulting firm charged for their services DID NOT MEET the value or expectation of the calibre of facilitation skills that were required. And it was one of the BIG consulting firms. You’d think - or assume - that the facilitation capabilities of management consultants would be contemporary, collaborative, impactful. I heard this comment from a big company.
KeyedIn� Projects Collaborates with Consulting Industry to Release New Benefits Management & Governance Capabilities
Keyedin
MARCH 8, 2019
represents an extensive collaboration with leading consulting partners and industry practitioners. The introduction of benefits management capabilities was proposed by KeyedIn consulting partners who specialize in driving increased productivity within their customer base. KeyedIn® Projects 5.7 Provides Organizations with a System to Manage the Successful Delivery of Large Programs.
6 Tips for Becoming a Successful Freelance Project Manager
Wrike
OCTOBER 26, 2018
Ongoing learning ( and up-to-date certifications ) is what will set you apart as a forward-thinking, innovative professional — exactly what companies look for in a project management consultant. That being said, if you don’t have the work to back up your statements then you may not be taken seriously as a project management consultant. Project Management consultant freelancer project management project management consulting
Project Management Q&A – Interviewers Looking for Free Advice
Arras People
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Sometimes when I’m being interviewed for new freelance positions, I can’t help but think the interviewers are looking for free consulting advice based on some of the questions they ask. I work as a PMO Consultant.
7 benefits of hiring a consultant for your IT project
Hydra
JULY 30, 2018
7 benefits of hiring a consultant for your IT project. Picture the scene, you’re approaching a critical stage in your IT project for which you need a very specific skill set. Your existing expert is already engaged on another ‘Business critical’ project and cannot be transferred. Project Management
Selling What Is “Right”
Agile Advice
MAY 7, 2019
I recently had a scheduled call with a client that was aimed to level-set expectations around some upcoming Agile Consultation work that I’d booked. And we would be happy to use the consulting dollars to look at their teams, leverage the training they already had, help visualize their workflow and ultimately help them understand that Agility comes from developing the Agile mindset.
How to buy Project Management Consulting Services: Service as a Product (SaaP)
Guerrilla Project Management
DECEMBER 1, 2014
When you need to hire a project management consulting firm, knowing in advance exactly what services you are getting and how much they will cost you gives control and peace of mind. Innovative firms are thinking differently about how they charge for their consulting services and they are offering creative ways to package Project Management.
Ensure Excellent Implementation when Outsourcing a Project Manager
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
After many years as a project manager I was pleased to come across a project management methodology called “Delivering the 8” developed by a local consulting company called FGT. She worked for many years as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Co. Vera then decided to make a significant change in her career in order to juggle between work and family and after becoming an independent consultant, she envisioned Workhoppers as a solution for independent professionals.
NLP for Project Managers
Girl's Guide to PM
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
A group of very capable consultants was brought together with extensive experience of change management, behavioral change, performance management, facilitation, and blended learning. As the contract was bid and awarded as a fixed price, the lead consultant assumed a role as project manager.
Thoughts on ITIL® 4 from an ITIL v3 Expert
International Institute of Learning
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
As a certified ITIL v3 Expert, consultant and service management trainer for 20 years, I was curious to find out what the novelties were. By Jurian Burgers, MSc, ITIL Expert and Managing Professional. ITIL® has been the leading guidance for IT Service Management for the past three decades.
How to boost your career with simple time allocation tricks
International Institute of Learning
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
By Karim Radwan, Founder of Impactus Consulting | IIL Consultant and Trainer. This post was originally published on the Impactus Consulting Blog.
Dr. Harold Kerzner’s Project Management Predictions for 2020
International Institute of Learning
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Email learning@iil.com , call +1-212-758-0177 or request a free consultation on our website. By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D. Senior Executive Director, International Institute for Learning (IIL). The landscape for project management changes almost every year.
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