Two weeks ago Lew and I discussed some of our favorite books that relate to Consulting and Professional Services.  We couldn’t get through the list in one episode so we held over the second half to this week. Here is the balance of that list, or (Click here to read the first half) (Lew) The […]

Considering the project-based nature of consulting, it’s nearly inevitable for a consultant to find him or herself between projects.  This time is traditionally referred to by the industry as being ‘on the bench’.  This week we will discuss what it means to a consultant to be on the bench and the various strategies for making […]

In addition to being an enthusiastic and passionate problem solver, a good consultant has a great thirst for knowledge. We’ve never known a good consultant that wasn’t also a voracious reader. We’ve often been asked to recommend books for consultants to read and have available in their personal libraries. This week Lew and I will […]

In our podcast we talk every week of some of the basic skills and attributes that a consultant needs to be successful.  This week we will discuss the need for flexibility in a consultant’s tool kit. What do you mean by being flexible? Well I’m not talking about yoga, but I wouldn’t rule that out […]

One of the key traits of consulting is the ability to deal with adversity.  This often comes from clients but it could just as easily come internally from your own firm.  This week we will talk about the ability to take criticism and deal with it in a positive way. What do you mean by […]