David A Fields

MAY 10, 2022

Your consulting firm could be working on larger, juicier, more profitable projects. We’ve often seen firms double or triple their average project size. Author’s note: The following article was originally published in 2015. Occasionally I update old articles; however, this one seemed … Continued.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 17, 2023

There are better (and worse) ways for your consulting firm to react when you find yourself facing competition for an important project. Sometimes your prospective clients make inexplicable decisions.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

With so many construction and DIY projects on the go, there has been a lot of discussion as to the prevalence of cowboy builders and how you can ensure that your project stands the best chance of success. This article will outline the best ways to guarantee that your building and construction is the best that they can be.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The article suggests that when we hand an idea to someone else to execute, it ultimately harms the creativity of the final product. A far better approach is to ensure that the originator of the idea is involved throughout the development of the project. Seeing it through.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 6, 2017

This is a big topic for a short article. While I’m not going to give you the encyclopedic solution to the challenge of getting more of the right work done on projects more effectively and getting projects completed on time, I am going to share of few insights that I and my team have been […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

” Try being more specific like this: “When you were working on the _ project, I noticed it was challenging for you to set up the project efficiently. When you delegated the tasks out among the team the timing was off and important parts of the project weren’t done when they needed to be.

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David A Fields

MAY 25, 2021

Is there a best way to respond to a prospect when they tell you they won’t be awarding your consulting firm a project? Losing a project is frustrating. The post Top 5 Responses When Your Consulting Firm Loses a Project appeared first on David A. Of course there is. Fields Consulting Group.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” This powerful phrase works well because you start by prioritizing the relationship, and (as we teach in our leadership programs ) “put people before projects.” You’ve come together to talk about it.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 31, 2022

Whether it’s knowing what you need and what you don’t on a project or knowing how to manage conflict effectively, a long 500 mile stroll can help you build these skills. Along with a lot of other great things I got by walking almost 500 miles, it also taught me some valuable project management lessons that I can use at work.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

APRIL 1, 2020

Most of the major initiatives we pursue are conducted as projects. What do you do when those projects go up in flames? There are seven common reasons our projects go bad and the ways to avoid them. Projects go off the rails all the time. There are seven deadly killers of projects.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 1, 2023

Your consulting firm’s current clients are generally your best source of future projects. While it’s easy to win the follow-on projects your clients proactively request from your firm, there are even more opportunities if you and your consulting firm’s project teams learn to pick up on the telltale signs. Let’s dive deeper.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

Related Article: 7 Ways to Help Your Team Be More Resourceful You can download our FREE I.D.E.A. Related Article: Assumption Busters: 12 Strategic Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking 3. Related Article How to Work for an Indecisive Boss 4. Related Article: HBR How to Scale a Successful Pilot 5.

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David A Fields

APRIL 23, 2019

When last we left our fair-haired bear bait, she was pointing to Significance as one of the key indicators of the perfect project for your consulting firm. See this article.) The post Your Goldilocks Consulting Projects [Part 2 – Time Horizon] appeared first on David A.

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David A Fields

JULY 27, 2022

However, you could be pouring your time and energy into bushels of conversations and still not be finding consulting projects. The post [New Technique] Convert A1 Conversations into Consulting Firm Projects appeared first on David A. That’s enormously frustrating, and the strategy below will help. networking”).

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David A Fields

MARCH 22, 2022

The post The Mistake that Costs Your Consulting Firm Winnable Projects (and How to Fix it) appeared first on David A. You and your consulting firm occasionally suffer from the same lack of awareness in a particular area … Continued. Fields Consulting Group.

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David A Fields

MARCH 15, 2022

The post How to Make Clients Comfortable that You (the Star) are Not on Their Project appeared first on David A. You’re a victim of “It’s gotta be you” syndrome. Fortunately, … Continued. Fields Consulting Group.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2020

No big construction project can be successful without proper project management, whether professional or not. A project manager is there to navigate the projects and establish functional connections with multiple teams. This article offers pertinent information about construction project management and what it entails.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

See our article in Smartbrief on Leadership: Safety First, Clarity Next: The Secret Formula For Better Workplace Innovation. Accessible and Organized : Using project management software, this garden is not a wild thicket but an organized oasis. Ideas are cataloged, making it easy to revisit and nurture them when the time is ripe.

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David A Fields

APRIL 20, 2021

Wouldn’t it be great to land a massive, game-changing new project for your consulting firm? You may have bumped up against an opportunity or two to win a whale of a project—perhaps even dethroning Deloitte or some … Continued. The Correct Way to Tell if a Project is Right for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

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David A Fields

MARCH 28, 2023

The same pros and cons of that starchy pre-appetizer ring true for your consulting firm, which is why every successful consulting firm includes “bread & butter” projects in their diet. Fields Consulting Group.

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David A Fields

MAY 31, 2022

However, Connie’s average project size, … Continued. The post Why Certain Consulting Firms Win Larger Projects (And How Yours Can Too) appeared first on David A. Interestingly, Connie and Vin target the same industries with very similar services. Fields Consulting Group.

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David A Fields

MAY 20, 2020

The basics of winning consulting projects haven’t changed. The post Two Issues Your Consulting Firm Must Confront to Win Projects in Uncertain Times appeared first on David A. Fortunately, you can understand and overcome the elevated stumbling blocks. Keep them moist and use lots of butter. That’s for sheets of phyllo dough.

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David A Fields

MAY 12, 2021

One, easy-to remember question quickly identifies consulting projects for your consulting firm. The post A Simple, Project Finder for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. You probably turn to a handful of staple questions, from the banal (“What keeps you up at … Continued. Fields Consulting Group.

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ReImagine Work

MARCH 6, 2017

Thanks to Naomi Caietti for sharing my experience in this article on “ Advice from Women Entrepreneurs on Finding a Mentor.” Even a Coach Needs a Coach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Related Article: How to Build a Great Team Culture 2. “This (work, project, process, procedure) is so important because…” 4. Related Article: Creating Clarity: Strategic Activities for Human-Centered Leaders 5. Related Article: Remote Team Communication: How to Send Memorable Messages 6.

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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 19, 2020

License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article How to Project Confidence and Energy on Zoom – Even if You Aren’t Feeling it on the Inside are those of the author Eileen Smith alone and not the CEOWORLD magazine.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 2, 2022

Some clients want the bare minimum of support from your consulting firm, which can be frustrating for you since big revenue follows big projects. The post Use DFY/DIY Combinations to Win More Projects for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. Let’s say that you’re lining up a celebratory dinner. … Continued.

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Consultative Project Follow-up Article 78

David A Fields

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Those platforms can be an excellent source of projects for your consulting firm too… if you know how to win on them. The post Win More Consulting Projects on Catalant and Similar Platforms [Tips #1 and #2] appeared first on David A. Otherwise they can be a distraction and source of frustration.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A small project with a new client could pave the way to a long-term, lucrative relationship with your consulting firm. The post 3 Winning, Foot-in-the-Door Projects for Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. Alternatively, it could waste your time with a low-margin, low fee engagement. Fields Consulting Group.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I have compiled a series of links and articles of content that will be covered in-depth. The articles below are not comprehensive and they are lessons, systems, and thoughts on Making Teams Better. How to Identify Project Stakeholders Interests. How to Select the Right Project Team Members. Systems Drive Behaviors.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Our reader poll today asks: How willing are you to call out hidden agendas that are unproductive and slowing down projects? Please click the article headline above or go to [link] for more. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. This is only the beginning of the thought.

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David A Fields

APRIL 26, 2022

The post 5 One-Line Scripts that Will Win Your Consulting Firm More Projects appeared first on David A. The tractor is where the power resides, and the trailer holds the valuable goods. Cookies in the cab … Continued. Fields Consulting Group.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 19, 2019

Managing a project to an on-time, on-budget completion has become increasingly difficult in the ‘do more with less’ reality of today’s business world. But what many project managers fail to realize is that their project is doomed from the start. 2,500+ Expert Contributor management and leadership articles.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

APRIL 1, 2021

Our reader poll today asks: When you find yourself with extra time on your hands, do you have a list of nonurgent projects you can immediately turn to? I have a general sense of projects in waiting. Call it your back-burner projects. Please click the article headline above or go to [link] for more. 64.22% Kind of.

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Change Starts Here

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For this article, I identify what I’ve seen organizations get right when they embark on this endeavor. When I shared this article in the Organizational Change Practitioners group on LinkedIn , it created a controversy about ethics. Do people seem to be mad about your project for no apparent reason?

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Here is the schedule it may change; 12/26/13 – Team Building & Leadership Articles. Favorite Team Building & Leadership Articles 2013. Some good, some OK, some crap…Below are my favorite articles from 2013. Some good, some OK, some crap…Below are my favorite articles from 2013. In no particular order.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 4, 2018

You’re diligently working away at your consulting practice, winning projects and creating exceptional value for your clients. Not only is George’s potential project unexpected, it’s outside your strategic focus. Obvious Consideration: Need for Projects. Don’t let off-strategy projects (a.k.a. Let’s look at all three.

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