David A Fields

MARCH 25, 2015

A member of the Solo Consultants Network emailed me this question: After several conversations with a prospect, I was finally asked to send in a proposal. What’s your advice? How have you converted a languishing proposal into a win? Post your thoughts […].

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Strategy Driven

MAY 30, 2016

I read some bad sales advice today and I gotta say something. It started with the usual sales dialog: you have a meeting with a prospective customer, they’re hot, hot, hot, for your product or service, they ask for a proposal, you quickly oblige, and a week later you call the hot customer, and they have evaporated. I can’t help it.

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Advice Proposal Customer Loyalty Seminar 50

General Leadership

MAY 25, 2016

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! For most, this means going back to the stages of group development first proposed by Bruce Tuckman: Forming – Storming – Norming – Performing. . Read more at [link]. Performance is your reality.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

People will view your proposal through their lens, and that will bring different opinions and perspectives. Also, do not assume that lack of proper change implementation is about always about implacable resistance to the proposed change, or even a significant rejection of the values embodies in the change proposal.

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

Advice: How to help your clients meet net zero Written by Ian Wylie Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Consultants are increasingly asked to guide their clients on their net zero journey. Advice Looking for advice and guidance?

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General Leadership

DECEMBER 12, 2016

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! After recently reflecting on recent book I read and a sermon I heard, I propose that Anarchy in the Workplace could be a result of regulations, rules, policies, and too much information. Read more at [link].

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Proposal Policies Advice Project 150

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 6, 2014

You discover a careless error your administrative assistant made in printing a proposal you need to present to a potential new client in a few hours. Career Advice character connection culture career advice connection E Pluribus Partners employee engagement Katie Russell leadership michael lee stallard Swearing at Work Workplace Etiquette'

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General Leadership

AUGUST 15, 2016

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Through recent reading and reflection, I propose there are advantages to faking, at times, in order to effectively message to your organization. Read more at [link]. Perception is reality. Jordan Tinney.

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Self-aware Proposal Construction Audience 150

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 6, 2023

Other employers provided more flexibility over their payment schedules or interest free loans and independent financial planning advice. .” Innovative solutions The study found that there were some innovative solutions on display, however, such as the provision of in-store vouchers or gift cards pre-loaded with money.

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Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 7, 2024

To drive change, the report proposes professional and regulatory bodies can raise the bar for accountable, ethical professions with respect to EDI. It also includes further recommendations, categorised by audience, for organisations involved in this research, policymakers, employers, and individual professionals.

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Middle Management Diversity Newsletter Report 59

Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Facing an almost impossible challenge with no clear solution, he made that diversity an asset by actively seeking the advice of his subordinates. Seeking advice. Washington did not propose a course of action, according to participants. Washington did not propose a course of action, according to participants.

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Leadership Consensus Diversity Proposal 320

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Participants will be in entangled-trios (teams of 3) Each trio will select an organizational challenge and objective to research, learn, and propose solutions or improvements to implement. Participate and be a good team member Submit a business plan and participate in the proposal presentation. Total GEEKS process time of 6 months.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

People will notice your follow-through when you build a reputation as someone who seeks, and implements, advice. Speaking Up as a Young Leader Whether it’s proposing a new solution to a vexing problem or raising your hand to volunteer, choose yourself and exercise your voice. We’d love to hear from you.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Read on for practical advice that can help you break free from its shackles. For instance, during team meetings, there have been occasions when my ideas were dismissed or not given the same consideration as those proposed by my male colleagues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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How To Advice Environment Proposal 90

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

They offer expert advice and can help you prepare all of the necessary paperwork and complete the steps required to get a deal. Build a Proposal. The final step in landing a contract is building and presenting a proposal. Ask for Help.

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Tips Dunning Compliance Proposal 116

Women on Business

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Discuss solicitations that interest you with your target agency’s contracting officer (CO) before you submit proposals. Also, consult him if you anticipate missing deadlines or if you hit other obstacles while preparing proposals or fulfilling contracts. Tailor each proposal.

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Resources Proposal Letter Document 181

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 30, 2023

After training with over 60,000 DonorsChoose projects spanning the years 2009 to 2017, the algorithm pinpointed the sentences within the project proposals that played a pivotal role in determining the outcome – whether they secured funding or not.

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How To Storytelling Diversity Guidelines 116

Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 19, 2013

They ask you for your best advice on how to get ahead. What advice would you give them? Be a proposer, not an order-taker. Thanks to an awesome former employee for reminding me about this piece of advice – it is still serving her well in her new role. Or, you’re asked to be a mentor to a high potential up and comer.

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Career Succession Advice Ethics 307

Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2017

And, you might notice that when someone steps in and gives you direction or advice, you can feel your blood boil with a desire to do anything but what they have suggested. Coaching others is a form of human development that will help them to learn and become less dependent on your advice. You may be one of those yourself.

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Learning-by-Doing Proposal Advice Tools 193

Strategy Driven

MARCH 1, 2021

You will need the advice to expand your knowledge and facilitate further development of your business. Asking for help and advice is not something to be ashamed of. In this guide, you will discover the best ways to ensure your small business can make a profit. Ask For Help. Make A Business Plan.

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How To Finance Planning Proposal 111

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2018

They propose whether information should be gathered narrowly or widely, if corporate interests or personal interests should prevail, or if the matter is one of continuity or change. Stay in your lane” and “color within the lines” are common pieces of performance advice offered to those who want to try something new.

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Short-term Efficiency Proposal Uncertainty 243

David A Fields

APRIL 10, 2015

A consultant asked me the following question: During a previous Q&A you mentioned that you only presented 30% of the total, quantitative benefit in your proposal because it was a strategic project. What’s your advice to this consultant? If you […].

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David A Fields

AUGUST 10, 2015

A consultant called me with the following question: You say to always give a few alternatives in a proposal that increase in value. What advice would you give this consultant: How do you structure your proposal to encourage the prospect to choose a higher-value alternative?

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Proposal Consultative Construction Advice 60

David A Fields

DECEMBER 1, 2015

What advice would you give this consultant? When do you diagnose what’s needed as part of scoping and when do you propose an assessment project? Share your advice below. In a couple […].

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Consultative Project Proposal Advice 60

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Recently someone messaged me on Twitter to ask, “What words of advice do you have for a newbie leader? Here are 4 pieces of advice for the new leader: Learn the people first, before making major changes. At some level, someone will not like every change you propose, but fast change is most powerfully rejected.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

What would your advice to this consultant be? Agreements Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value agreements attitude benefits Consultative selling context discussions decision maker Marketing positioning. What do you think?

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Proposal Consultative Project Advice 84

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

AUGUST 27, 2012

Chris then proposed a third venue. Use this model to make crisp decisions when you have a question that requires involvement of others, when you are proposing a change, leading a project or when you want to make something new happen. Someone wrote that it looked like the decision was in favor of the first venue. Involvement.

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Proposal Consensus Committee Uncertainty 214

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 21, 2018

The programs I held in the Bay Area all had three panels of expert senior police sergeants who came in to field questions and give advice to the new Sergeant trainees. One of them brought forward a proposal. In those days, I conducted training in supervisory skills for police sergeants. What Would Art Think? Discussion ensued.

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Leadership Influence Bottom-up Leadership Styles 177

Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As Mary described the details of her proposal, she pointed out the various benefits it would create for the organization in the upcoming years. It was clear to everyone around the table that Mary had not only done her homework in conceptualizing this change initiative, but that she was also very passionate about her proposal.

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Storytelling Succession Proposal Long-term 100

The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

It is about establishing leaders and individual contributors who make it their purpose to step up, propose new ideas and implement transformations to make your organization strategically agile. Organizations often face disruption, and to be nimble during disruption means embracing change and leading your company through challenging times.

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Tips Organization Supply Chain Agility 52

Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

VC firms stay with their investments longer (upwards of ten years), often providing advice, support, a network of relationships, and coaching to improve the odds of success. And the size of the funds has increased as institutions have contributed to VC funds allowing them to fund growth throughout a startup’s life cycle. 50 percent don’t.

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How To Finance Marketing Entrepreneur 268

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 12, 2021

Understanding why people might not support your business proposal can help you tackle the problem head-on and ensure that your business starts with a more solid foundation. Furthermore, when you hire your first team members , be sure to listen to them, including their advice, concerns, and ideas.

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Tips Software Seminar Education 123

Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 14, 2015

And even letting one or two mediocre players hang on diminishes credibility for an organization proposing candidates or offering advice on performance management. You need YOUR BEST players managing your people strategy, not your leftovers. Disconnected Metrics.

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P&L Metrics Compliance Advice 180

Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Write up specific proposals for ideas you wish to pursue, suggests Armstrong. Hire leadership coach Joel Garfinkle for more advice on preparing for career advancement. Consider what actions you’ll need to take to reach your goals. Developing ideas. Generate ideas that will challenge you and emphasize the skills you want to highlight.

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Performance Review Review Armstrong Handbook 189

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

Employees hear a rumor – say about a proposed headquarters move. Yet no matter how often you heard that you should trust your gut and follow your intuition, that advice is wrong. Much of our vulnerability to deception in all areas of life – including misinformation – revolves around cognitive fluency in one way or another.

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Company Peer Review Information Reference 150

General Leadership

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Even Pope Benedict XV intervened, proposing a Christmas cease-fire. Yet his proposal was rejected by both sides as ‘impossible.’. Ask someone for their opinion or advice. As Christmas day neared, soldiers on both sides began receiving gift boxes containing food and tobacco prepared by their governments. Or so everyone thought.

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Proposal Learning-by-Doing Advice Commitment 404

David A Fields

JULY 13, 2015

A consultant emailed me the following question: Should I write something into my contracts or proposals to protect my intellectual property? What would your advice to this consultant be? Do you have a clause you insert into contracts or a separate agreement you have clients sign?

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