by Charles Everett, CMC® | Apr 4, 2025 | Message from the Chair
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the latest computer technologies which is quickly being implemented across various business sectors and industries. The use of AI tools is growing in management consulting as well. Independent consultants and firms are taking... 
by Loraine Huchler, P.E., CMC, FIMC | Apr 2, 2025 | Tools & Assessments, Training
Have you ever reflected on your growth as a consultant? Have you quantified the value of your consulting services to your clients? Here’s a quick assessment to measure your professional development. Resources for the Assessment IMC USA Code of Ethics IMC USA’s... 
by Liz Weber | Mar 26, 2025 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Ethics Challenge! Read this case study and the IMC USA Code of Ethics, then comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation You’re wrapping up your client meeting with Alyse, the Chief Operations Officer, confirming your consulting project scope of... 
by Charles Everett, CMC® | Mar 2, 2025 | Message from the Chair
Disruption happens. Forecasting future trends is becoming increasingly more difficult. The application of artificial intelligence to business processes and financial instability are major examples of disruption. Disruptive change causes uncertainty. However, there are... 
by Jennifer Beever Causey CMC®, MBA | Mar 1, 2025 | Membership, Tips for Consultants
In the competitive landscape of consulting, the importance of a robust network cannot be overstated. During my time in business school, a professor imparted a crucial lesson: success in business hinges not only on what you know but also on who you know. Initially, I... 
by David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF | Feb 27, 2025 | Certification, Consulting, Ethics
In the first of this series, Five Ways to Raise Your Game, I introduced another way to further build your brand and, thereby, your practice – by differentiating yourself and your consultancy (e.g., practice) in a deeper, more meaningful way – by focusing on How... 
by Liz Weber | Feb 20, 2025 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Ethics Challenge! Read this case study and the IMC USA Code of Ethics, then comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation Tia, a former colleague, has reached out giving you a heads up that she wants you to bid on her company’s project.... 
by Charles Everett, CMC® | Feb 4, 2025 | Message from the Chair
Last month we discussed potential opportunities resulting from new beginnings. There are times when fresh perspectives or different approaches can yield innovative and more ideal outcomes at major milestones. In the context of seizing opportunities, our environment,... 
by Liz Weber | Feb 4, 2025 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Ethics Challenge! Read this case study and the IMC USA Code of Ethics, then comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation A global corporation specializing in tobacco and related products (e.g., cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes)... 
by David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF | Feb 1, 2025 | Certification
By David Norman, FCMC, CMC®-AF This article is first in a series: Five Ways To Raise Your Consulting Game. Over a short two-day span in 2023 two consulting-related articles caught my attention. First, Confessions of a Whistleblower by Garrison Lovely highlighted...