Why Consultants Go Independent
Independence offers control and compensation but demands rare skills first.
Mithun A. Sridharan
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If It Skips Excel, Think Twice
Genuine data-driven consulting engagements almost always require heavy spreadsheet work.
Invest Time Wisely
Invest time in people, experiences, assets and writing for compounding returns.
Consultants as Marriage Counselors
Large companies communicate badly internally, and consultants broker the peace.
Gemba Investing and Global Growth
A global economist's on-the-ground research method offers a lesson beyond investing.
Why Bezos Bought a Newspaper
Investment, journalism, vanity and business model logic all explain the Post deal.
Speaking for a Distributed Culture
How leaders can speak to a global organization in ways that respect local realities while preserving a unified narrative
Proposal Advice From Seasoned Consultants
Treat proposals as client-centered stories with clear problems and dollarized value.
True Professionalism Maister
Maister argues professionalism is attitude, passion and noble purpose, not competence.
Strategy Vs Tactics
True strategy survives environmental shifts by governing through principles instead of rigid actions
What Management Consulting Really Means
Management consulting spans a global industry, a coveted career path and a distinct problem-solving method.
Jack Welch on Winning
Key principles from Jack Welch's book on mission, hiring, and strategy
Why Consultants Go Independent
Independence offers control and compensation but demands rare skills first.
If It Skips Excel, Think Twice
Genuine data-driven consulting engagements almost always require heavy spreadsheet work.
Invest Time Wisely
Invest time in people, experiences, assets and writing for compounding returns.
Consultants as Marriage Counselors
Large companies communicate badly internally, and consultants broker the peace.
Gemba Investing and Global Growth
A global economist's on-the-ground research method offers a lesson beyond investing.
Why Bezos Bought a Newspaper
Investment, journalism, vanity and business model logic all explain the Post deal.
Speaking for a Distributed Culture
How leaders can speak to a global organization in ways that respect local realities while preserving a unified narrative
Proposal Advice From Seasoned Consultants
Treat proposals as client-centered stories with clear problems and dollarized value.
True Professionalism Maister
Maister argues professionalism is attitude, passion and noble purpose, not competence.
Strategy Vs Tactics
True strategy survives environmental shifts by governing through principles instead of rigid actions
What Management Consulting Really Means
Management consulting spans a global industry, a coveted career path and a distinct problem-solving method.
Jack Welch on Winning
Key principles from Jack Welch's book on mission, hiring, and strategy