Diagnostic Thinking

Identifies causes behind observed effects or issues

The Seven Glorious Words

Oh, that makes sense, let's do that: the phrase every consultant works for.

A Simple Value Pricing Formula

A simple formula turns outcomes into fees.

Expertise and Relationships Drive Power

Positional, relational and expertise power define your workplace influence and effectiveness.

Constraints Can Improve Your Output

Limiting time often raises total output.

Yes And, Improv for Consultants

What improv teaches consultants about listening, authenticity and getting unstuck.

Industry Analysis: Data Science Analytics Services

Who profits from turning data into decisions

Write Good Slide Titles

Slide titles carry the narrative. Make them clear, consistent and direct.

Why Consultants Revise Endlessly

From early prototyping to over-eagerness, revisions shape consulting quality and frustration

ChatGPT Answers Consulting Questions

Testing ChatGPT on ten common consulting questions reveals surprising fluency

Industry Analysis: Management Consulting

Management Consulting creates value through specialized capabilities

Solve Problems Like Puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles offer a surprisingly apt metaphor for consulting problem solving.