Ideas for making your next online meeting more effective
The topic of “meetings” is one that usually elicits groans, that then lead to lots of bad, cringe-worthy meeting stories, with rarely good outcomes. As we know, meetings don’t always require physical attendance. The COVID-19 pandemic social distancing has found …
February 19, 2020 |
Knowledge |
Amanda Finn
Smart strategies to find opportunities, outside of gig sites
The toughest part of freelancing is, arguably, finding new work. When it comes to paying the bills, freelancers know the hustle life better than most, but gig sites aren’t always the answer. Especially now that places like Upwork cost freelancers money without …
January 8, 2020 |
Knowledge |
Amanda Finn
Advice from gig sites on landing opportunities
When it comes to applying for jobs on Upwork or similar gig sites, sometimes it feels like throwing your resume into the wind. Is anyone even going to see it? What makes me different from the other 1000+ freelancers who …
December 19, 2019 |
Knowledge |
Helen S. Cooke
These strategies will help you bring out and understand stakeholder needs
Stakeholders all have expectations, whether they’re expressed or subconscious. For project managers, understanding these expectations throughout the course of a project can help create a successful project conclusion. While meeting every expectation from each stakeholder is impossible, identifying what people …
December 15, 2019 |
Knowledge |
Helen S. Cooke
Three early planning phases and their unique challenges
Any project manager knows that projects vary significantly: some last for years, with multiple phases, while others are sporadic, with periodic breaks that free staff and management to work on other initiatives. Some are important. Others are urgent. Some are …
December 11, 2019 |
Knowledge |
Amanda Finn
Take advantage of that extra time to build up or maintain your business
Whether the slow season in your business is the holidays or mid-year, there is often a slow season in every business sector. Days that aren’t full of meetings, projects, and other time-sensitive work can be the perfect time to get things …
November 7, 2019 |
Knowledge |
Amanda Finn
Being creative can help you get and keep gig opportunities
In a gig economy it can feel impossible to differentiate yourself from your gig competitors when pitching for a job. Whether it’s a mundane task you’ve done a thousand times or something you’re trying for the very first time, gig …
How we got here, and where we might be going
Everyone agrees that the world is risky and that risk management is important. But where did risk management come from, and where is it going? When and how did we learn that managing risk was an essential life skill? And …
6 tips for successfully managing surprise in a negotiation
Like it or not, we are all negotiating, all the time—and at some level, all negotiations involve an assessment of the balance of power: how much do I want what the other party has to offer, and how much do …
These questions will clarify your client’s perspective, current situation, and future vision
As a consultant, one of your key objectives is to fully understand your client’s situation so that you can offer advice, solutions, and support as needed. This means taking the time to not only understand your client’s current reality, but …
December 19, 2018 |
Knowledge |
Denise Gifford
recognizing your client’s need for control is key to a healthy relationship
The client-consultant relationship can be complex, with hiccups and challenges experienced by both parties along the way. One of the most common challenges faced by consultants is balancing their client’s need for control with the need for some kind of …
Tips for communicating the value you provide to the client relationship
To build effective consulting relationships, consultants must understand their own value and how it supports their client’s goals. What are the experiences, insights, and skills you have that will help your client succeed? If you’re working with an established client, …