Consulting Business School

04/06/2025

🕵 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 🕵

Guarantees are standard with products but less common with consulting. After all, outcomes often depend on the client as much as on you. Still, offering a guarantee early in your consulting career can work in your favour. It shows confidence in your work and helps ease client concerns especially when testimonials are few. 📝

You're not promising results you can’t control. But by offering to waive fees or continue working until the client’s satisfied, you reduce their risk and build your reputation in the process.

Of course, this begs the obvious question: what can you do about the risk you shoulder when you guarantee your consulting services? It’s actually not such a formidable prospect, as long as you follow a few golden rules 🔽

👉 𝑩𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆

Set out in writing what you consider to be your responsibilities and which lie in the client’s hands. Don’t commence any work until your client has agreed on the distribution of tasks and responsibilities.

👉 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆

This ideally should relate mainly to the diagnosis of problems and the recommendations you provide. Unless you are truly confident that you can assure successful implementation, refrain from guaranteeing quantified cost savings or performance-improvement measures.

👉 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔

Make sure that honouring your guarantee will not cost you dearly. Throughout the time you work with the client, pause frequently and ask her to evaluate the contribution you are making. If at any point, the client expresses dissatisfaction, you can make adjustments to resolve issues and increase perceived value.

👉 𝑪𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚

If it becomes clear that you are simply unable to deliver the value expected by the client, you can terminate the consulting relationship and minimise your losses. Naturally you will need to comply with your guarantee of returned fees (or of charging no fees).

It’s better to face the tough calls early, rather than waste time on work that won’t get paid. Regular client check-ins should keep things on track and avoid that situation altogether. 📋

In the end, sticking to the basics helps you avoid giving away work for free and a solid guarantee gives clients the confidence to say yes, especially when you're just getting started. ✨

28/05/2025

🕵 𝟑 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 🕵

As an independent consultant, you’ll often help clients manage change—so it’s worth understanding what drives resistance. Rather than a threat, resistance is an opportunity.

Here are the three key reasons behind it—useful to know when guiding clients through change. 👇

▶ 𝑰 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑰𝒕

Rational resistance happens when people simply don’t see how the change will help. They might question the effort involved, the benefits, or whether the change is even practical. If these doubts aren’t addressed clearly, resistance is inevitable. That’s why it’s crucial to explain the what, why, and how—ideally with real examples of where similar changes have worked.

▶ 𝑰 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑰𝒕

Emotional resistance is personal. People worry about job security, team changes, or how their work/life balance might be affected. It’s often driven by fear of the unknown. The fix? Open, honest communication. Clients should be upfront about how changes will impact individuals and give people a safe way to voice their concerns.

▶ 𝑰 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖

This type of resistance comes down to trust—or lack of it. If employees don’t trust leadership or those driving the change, resistance is almost guaranteed. The answer? Involve people early, give them a voice, and be transparent. Choose change agents who are respected across the board to help build credibility and reduce suspicion.

As part of your consulting service portfolio, you can help ensure change resistance is met in a positive manner by senior leaders. You might coach them through it or support the development of plans to reduce its impact.

Change resistance isn’t all bad—it’s a chance to improve outcomes. ✨

07/05/2025

🎯 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 🎯

If you want to succeed as an independent consultant, you need solid marketing skills. It’s not just about selling your brand — it’s about using the right tools, like the consulting case study. Naturally, your first case study will have to wait until you’ve completed a successful project. But once you have, don’t hold back — show how you helped your client improve their business. ✅

A case study is a great way to market your services with real results. You can use it on your website, newsletters, etc. 📰

Like any tool, though, there’s a right and wrong way to use it. These tips will help you do it well and get your case studies noticed. 👇

📌 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩…

▶ 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉
▶ 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒊𝒑𝒔
▶ 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝑰𝒀

Now, complete a successful project and document it in your first case study. If you’ve already completed projects, reach out to past clients for permission to publish a case study. It’s also a great excuse to reconnect — they might be ready for new services. 🚀

22/04/2025

📰 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 📰

When you're starting your consulting business, it’s easy to wonder if marketing tasks like newsletters are really worth the time. The good news? They don’t take much to create, and when done right, they get read—and may even prompt action.

A newsletter won’t guarantee sales, but it can do a few important things: raise awareness, provide updates, and build credibility. 🚀

Below are some tips 🔽

👉 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔

Not all your clients will visit your website. A newsletter puts your services right in front of them, with links and calls-to-action that make it easy to learn more.

👉 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔

Let past clients know about new services, successful projects, or anything else that’s happened in your business. This might just be a reminder that they need to reach out again.

👉 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚

Use short, helpful articles to show your expertise and help clients solve problems. And don’t forget those CTAs—always invite action, even if it’s just a quick visit to your site.

👉 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑰𝒕 𝑺𝒏𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚

Your newsletter should be quick to read—no attachments, no fluff. A short, sharp issue once a month is a great way to keep your name top of mind.

If done right, a monthly newsletter keeps your consulting business in front of clients, without being complicated or time-consuming. It’s just about being useful, consistent, and easy to read—and that’s often enough to spark a conversation when the next project comes along. ✨

15/04/2025

📋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 📋

As an independent consultant, most of your work will fall within projects—either your own or your clients’. You’ll often share project leadership with someone on the client’s team or take on an advisory role outside the main hierarchy. 💼

Either way, strong project management skills are essential. They’ll help you delegate, lead, keep things on track, manage risk, and make sure solutions get implemented—not just discussed. 🧐

They’ll also support your marketing efforts. The more you treat campaigns like projects—with clear tasks, milestones, and outcomes—the more effective they’ll be. Project management isn’t just about delivery. It’ll shape how you grow as a consultant. ✨

11/04/2025

Starting a Management Consulting Business? 💼

There are some common FEARS about Starting a Consulting Firm.

Have you started consulting, or think of it? 🤔

Here some tips ▶ https://youtu.be/j1BC0zmr3pQ?si=-irWgsMsd8QDh-ji

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08/04/2025

✨ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐈𝐭 ✨

Most consultants I know would rather never write another proposal. But unless you’re about to retire, that’s not happening—clients still want something in writing. 📝
Why the hate? Some just don’t like writing. Others fear the proposal won’t land. And for many, it’s simply boring.
In this post I offer some tips that might help. If you follow them, you may not learn to love writing consulting proposals, but neither will the task become the stuff of nightmares. 👇

▶ 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 – 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆

If you're new to consulting, the idea of writing proposals might feel a bit daunting. But it really doesn’t have to be as painful as it sounds.
The key to making it more bearable—maybe even enjoyable—is knowing your effort will likely pay off.

▶ 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 1: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆

Proposal writing gets a lot easier—and more effective—if you handle the invitation stage well. After a verbal agreement, only write the proposal once the client is already sold and just needs the details. If it’s a formal RFP, do a “go/no-go” check first to avoid wasting time on proposals with little chance of success.

▶ 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 2: 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍

Keep your consulting proposal short—two to three pages max—unless you're responding to an RFP. It should summarise what’s already been agreed, not re-explain everything. Focus on the client’s problem, the outcomes, your responsibilities, the approach, timelines, and fees. Customise each proposal, but use a consistent structure to make the process easier. And skip the biography—keep the focus on the client.

▶ 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 3: 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆

Use clear, simple language in your consulting proposals. Skip the jargon, buzzwords, and legal-sounding terms. Plain English makes your proposal easier to read, builds trust, and speeds up approval—while keeping the process smooth and client-friendly.

If writing isn’t your thing, consider hiring a virtual assistant to help with your proposals. They can either write them for you or just proof-read and polish your drafts. Either way, getting a second pair of eyes ensures your proposals look professional and help you put your best foot forward. If you don’t have a virtual assistant, ask a friend or relative to check your proposals before you send them out. 🔍

31/03/2025

The relationship you have with your Management Consulting clients is essential in growing your business. 📈

Watch this for some tips ▶ https://youtu.be/RChE2iEP9cM

The relationship you have with your Management Consulting clients is essential in growing your business. ...

25/03/2025

💬 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 💬

Executives are just people, but many professionals find them intimidating. In consulting, you can’t afford to be hesitant when presenting to them—you just need the right approach.

Mastering a few key techniques will make your briefings clear, concise, and well-received, even by the busiest executives 👇

▶ 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆

Executives don’t need long explanations—they need the key points fast. Start with a strong summary, then provide supporting details only if needed. To sharpen your delivery, imagine you have just five minutes to convey everything essential. Keep it concise, and let them ask for more if they want it.

▶ 𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

Let executives decide how the session flows. Keep your briefing tight and give them the space to ask questions, explore details, or move straight to decisions—making the meeting more efficient and on their terms.

▶ 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆

Executives have no time for off-topic discussions. Stick to the meeting’s purpose and avoid adding unrelated points. If something else needs attention, be ready to follow up later in writing or at another time.

▶ 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆

Learn how each executive prefers to communicate—whether they like slides, prefer verbal briefings, or need specific data like ROI predictions. Pay attention to the language they use and mirror it. Adapting to their style makes your message clearer and more effective.

▶ 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔

Executives don’t need a play-by-play of your process—just the results. Focus on what your findings mean and the impact of your recommendations. Save the details for the project lead unless they ask for more.

Strong executive communication saves you frustration and boosts your credibility, leading to repeat business and referrals. Executives can be powerful allies, so don’t shy away. Apply these tips, practice, and soon enough, you’ll handle C-suite meetings with confidence. ✨

19/03/2025

🕵 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 🕵

Did you know that even as a solo, independent consultant, trust in your brand from the client's perspective is as important—if not more so—than the client’s trust in you as a consultant?

For larger consulting firms, this fact probably goes without saying, but among independent consultants, there’s often a perception that it’s more important to be known as a trusted advisor.

I’m not about to suggest that trust in you as a consultant isn’t critical, but I am going to explain why you need to build trust in your business, especially if you want to become a go-to service provider for larger client-companies.

✅ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕

Personal trust is when clients trust you as a consultant. Institutional trust is when they trust your firm or brand. In larger companies, institutional trust matters more—it strengthens relationships across multiple decision-makers, increasing repeat business and long-term opportunities.

✅ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕

Institutional trust ensures your business thrives beyond personal relationships. As your consulting practice grows, clients need to trust your firm, not just you. This becomes crucial when bringing in subcontractors or expanding your team, as clients will rely on your business rather than just your individual expertise. It also helps gain buy-in from key influencers within client organizations who may not interact with you directly but will judge your brand as a whole. In larger companies, hiring decisions are often based on brand trust rather than personal relationships, making institutional trust essential for securing bigger projects.

✅ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆

Building institutional trust online is key to attracting clients. Most visitors to your website won’t know you personally, so your site needs to show why they should trust your business. Case studies and stats prove you understand their challenges and know how to solve them. Reviews and testimonials give your brand credibility. A solid "About Us" page should highlight your expertise and experience. If you're just starting out and don’t have testimonials yet, publishing articles or blog posts can help establish authority. And as soon as you get client endorsements, make sure they’re front and center on your site.

It’s not too hard to generate institutional trust, although it can be slow going when you first start out as an independent consultant. With consistency and a strategic approach, you can build institutional trust over time—turning your consulting practice into a trusted brand that clients rely on. ✨

04/03/2025

🤔 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦? 🤔

Choosing between independent consulting and working for a firm depends on your priorities. Both have advantages and challenges.

👉 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒎?

A consulting firm offers stability—steady income, benefits, and career growth. You’ll have a team for support and can focus on client work without the stress of running a business.
However, you’ll have little control over your workload, clients, or schedule. Long hours are common, and individual recognition may be limited.

👉 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑮𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕?

Independent consultants enjoy flexibility and control. You set your hours, choose your clients, and can earn more. Your success is entirely in your hands.
But with freedom comes uncertainty. Income fluctuates, and you must handle marketing, client acquisition, and financial management. Motivation and discipline are essential.

𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖? 🧐

If you prefer structure and security, a firm may be best. If you value independence and are comfortable with risk, consulting solo can be rewarding.
Weigh the pros and cons carefully to find the best fit for your career goals. ⚖️

25/02/2025

🕵 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 🕵

It’s always good to know what challenges await you in a new career, and as rewarding as independent consulting is, you will face your share of challenges once your new business gets under way.

The following four ideas are intended to help you keep yourself up to date with trends and information pertinent to your profession as a consultant and to the industry in which you’ll be working. 👇

▶ 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔

Just about every industry has one or more trade journals or magazines, all of which will provide valuable up-to-date information to keep you informed.

▶ 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨 𝑯𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒕

Everything comes more easily if you develop it into a habit. Staying up to date with your industry and the consulting profession are important strategic activities that benefit your business. So whether it’s by taking one day out per month for study or just reading every day over coffee for half an hour, try to work regular periods of “updating time” into your routine.

▶ 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒔/𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑𝒔

The beauty of online groups and forums is that you jump in and read, post, or comment whenever you have a few spare minutes. There is nothing quite like professional social media for keeping in touch with the latest buzz about your profession and industry.

▶ 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒔:

It’s a good idea to bookmark a number of the most trustworthy blogs related to your industry or to your consulting career. While the quality and reliability of blogs can vary, it’s worth regularly scanning the most popular ones. Topics or issues being simultaneously covered by a number of writers might indicate a trending development that you should be on top of.

Your relevance and credibility as a consultant will depend upon your industry awareness, so make that extra effort to keep yourself connected and constantly up to date. ✨