Transitions are fraught with uncertainty, but the arrival of an interim executive often presents unique challenges. Among them: Employees may view the temporary executive’s mandate with some doubt, making them less inclined to follow her lead or invest needed effort into implementing her direction. Employees may be less inclined to follow an interim executive’s direction…
How do you command a premium price for your services? By cultivating your personal brand and building your reputation as the leading thinker in your own, special niche. Yes, I know the caliber of your expertise is already evident on your resume and LinkedIn profile. And, I’m sure your reputation among your professional network is…
Businesses implement organizational changes for a variety of reasons. Some are simple: a key executive is leaving. Others are complex: A new structure is needed to take advantage of an emerging market. But whatever its purpose, change introduces elements of stress and uncertainty that have to be carefully managed. For the company, an organizational…
Talent on-demand increasingly is an important component of workforce planning. The speed at which business moves today, coupled with the frequent need for specialized expertise, is leading more executives to pair independent consultants to business-critical tasks. The approach is cost-effective, flexible and allows companies to precisely match talent to specific, well-defined needs. However, effectively managing…
The top tier management consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain, among others do great work. These firms have smart, talented consultants and tried and tested methodologies, frameworks and processes that allow them to deliver consistently good work that delivers results for their clients. Yes, we’ve all heard the jokes and negatives about consultants,…
