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What Consultants Actually Do?

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Management consulting focuses on improving overall organizational performance; strategy consulting helps companies decide on the best course for growth and competitive advantage; technology consulting centers on digital transformation and IT strategy; and there are many niche areas such as human resources, marketing, and operations consulting.

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Issue Trees – What Are They and How Do You Use Them?

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We might frame this “problem” in the form of a question, “Company profitability is declining, what are the ways to improve it?” ” We can then start to brainstorm different ways that profitability might be increased. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving? Learn more here.

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Five Powerful Consulting Frameworks: MECE, 7S, Porter’s Five Forces, BCG Growth-Share & Ansoff

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Ansoff’s matrix for growth strategy). The 7 S’s are: Strategy Structure Systems Shared Values Style Staff Skills Now I know that you might be thinking, “That’s just a list of business jargon.” For example, let’s say you decide to shift your strategy from being a cost leader to a premium brand.

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The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Freelance Consultant: 25 Things I’ve Learned

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In 2012, I was first exposed to the world of freelance strategy consultants while working for a-connect. I wanted something that signaled a firm and also allowed me some flexibility in the type of work I did (I landed on Vivo Strategies). At the time, I had a hunch that this was a path I wanted to explore.