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Take Charge of Your Professional Development
Years ago, I identified career rust-out as a real career killer that allows competencies to become obsolete and talents to grow stale. In my work, I have pointed out that rust-out results from the development of valuable competencies and knowledge that the coach or consultant fails to utilize successfully. The rusted-out coach or consultant becomes stuck, and the relevance of
The Client’s Culture Will Affect Your Consultancy
Organizational culture is your client’s distinct personality that can make or break your consultancy project. I suggest, for the sake of the organization and the project, that you understand the client’s culture and address culture issues in a timely way. Later in this blog, I give four aspects of organizational culture to consider. What contributes
How To Maintain Your Professional Network
Having a strong professional network is important to entrepreneurial success. No matter how large or small, a network of support provides benefits beyond measure. Here are five recommendations for maintaining the supports you need. Do you find ways to support members of your network? On a daily basis, review posts on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram,
Overcoming Barriers As A Consultant
Read on! In his 2020 Forbes article Rod Walker, the current President of Consulting at Kotter, shares some of his experiences as a management consultant and some of the challenges that we inevitably face in the work environment. But beyond identifying challenges he offers some potential solutions. Briefly, Walker makes the following recommendations: Remain poised