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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

You also remember the Consultants. As a consumer of consulting services for more years than I care to admit, I have developed a well defined view of a typical engagement. Resistance is Futileā€, pretty much sums it up. Disclaimer: This article is intended to be a satirical depiction of a consulting engagement.

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Are Your Clients Resistant or Just Confused? [Consulting Essentials]

David A Fields

Consultants frequently (and unknowingly) mishandle proposal discussions with prospective clients. Or they set their consulting firm up to disappoint the client, leave opportunities on the table or, in some cases, lose promising engagements. Consulting Essentials] appeared first on David A. Fields Consulting Group.

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Understanding resistance to change

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Change Management Is resistance to change truly irrational? Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Past Dean of the College of Business at Franklin University.

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Advancing the Agenda: Executive Leadership Team Coaching for Modern Businesses

N2Growth Blog

As a consulting professional who works closely with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching in building strong foundations for organizations. However, driving the adoption of coaching programs can often be met with resistance from both executives and employees.

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Two Issues Your Consulting Firm Must Confront to Win Projects in Uncertain Times

David A Fields

Your consulting firm has probably encountered more resistance from prospective clients than usual over the past eight weeks. The basics of winning consulting projects havenā€™t changed. To win consulting … Continued. To win consulting … Continued. Keep them moist and use lots of butter.

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Are They Resisting Change or Being Changed?

The Practical Leader

Resistance to change” frustrates many managers. Change management programs aim to overcome that resistance. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have.

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How to Resist Being Helpful

Leadership Freak

author, coach, and Olympic sports psychology consultant, said many things during our conversation but one most gripped me. ā€œI Resist the [.]. Peter Jenson, Ph.D., I let them stew in their failure for a while.ā€ Peter Jenson Ph.D. A team Jenson worked with suffered a disappointing loss. He let them sleep on it.