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Content Gets You the Project. Standards Get You the Practice.

Content Gets You the Project. Standards Get You the Practice.

by David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF | Aug 11, 2026 | Consulting, Tips for Consultants

There are roughly 620,000 management consultants working in the United States today. Every one of them can point to an area of expertise: strategy, operations, finance, technology, change, or something else. That expertise, your content, is real, and it matters. It is...

Checklist for Getting Found via IMC USA’s New Consultant Directory

Checklist for Getting Found via IMC USA’s New Consultant Directory

by Daniel Pinkham | Jun 18, 2026 | Membership, Tips for Consultants

The IMC USA Consultant Directory is live on the IMC USA website, creating a new opportunity for members to showcase their expertise and connect with prospective clients, referral partners, and fellow consultants. While updating your profile may feel like an...

Steady in the Storm: The Consultant’s Role and the First Two Thinking Models

Steady in the Storm: The Consultant’s Role and the First Two Thinking Models

by Jeannette Hobson | Apr 21, 2026 | Consulting, Tips for Consultants

Last month, we opened this series by looking at what uncertainty is — not just a data gap or a business condition, but something that lives at the intersection of ambiguity, unpredictability, and the very human need for control. We looked at the language and behaviors...

The Clock Is Ticking on the Old Consulting Model: Are You Prepared for the New Model?

The Clock Is Ticking on the Old Consulting Model: Are You Prepared for the New Model?

by David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF | Apr 3, 2026 | Certification, Tips for Consultants

At the end of March 2026 my newsfeed coincidentally led me to two recent reports on management consulting that paint a clear picture of where management consulting is headed. The destination – a new model for consulting - may feel uncomfortable for individuals and...

When the Ground Shifts: Recognizing Uncertainty in Your Client’s Organization

When the Ground Shifts: Recognizing Uncertainty in Your Client’s Organization

by Jeannette Hobson | Mar 31, 2026 | Consulting, Tips for Consultants

For management consultants, something is different in the room lately. The CEOs and senior leaders we work with aren't just dealing with the usual pressures of competition, talent, and growth. They are navigating a more disorienting experience — client uncertainty....

How Peer Advisory Groups Help Consultants Thrive in Any Economy

How Peer Advisory Groups Help Consultants Thrive in Any Economy

by Jeannette Hobson | Feb 26, 2026 | Consulting, Tips for Consultants

‘The usual’ works for business owners in normal times—but today demands something different. Not so long ago, I reached the quarter century mark in my career coaching CEOs and owners of small and mid-sized businesses. One thing I noticed in that time—people change...

From Executive to Independent Consultant: Lessons of Entrepreneurship

From Executive to Independent Consultant: Lessons of Entrepreneurship

by Daniel Pinkham | Feb 11, 2026 | Tips for Consultants

One of the most critical aspects of being an entrepreneur is utilizing all the experience you have. You need to learn from the good and the bad and then apply it to your business going forward. Another important aspect of being an entrepreneur is learning from others...

Getting Paid What Your Consulting Expertise is Worth

Getting Paid What Your Consulting Expertise is Worth

by Stephen Kirkland | Jan 7, 2026 | Tips for Consultants

When pursuing new engagements, consultants often face competition from others who are willing to accept below-market rates. Competing on price alone can feel frustrating and demoralizing. Fortunately, there are proven strategies that can help you protect your value...

Does Your Profile Headshot Paint a Thousand Words?

Does Your Profile Headshot Paint a Thousand Words?

by Jennifer Beever Causey CMC®, MBA | Oct 2, 2025 | Tips for Consultants

As you prepare to build your consulting profile on IMC USA’s new Consultant Portal, one important detail to get right is your headshot. A professional photo is often the first impression clients and colleagues will have of you. A strong headshot can signal...

Consulting Fees that Win Business without Selling Yourself Short

Consulting Fees that Win Business without Selling Yourself Short

by Loraine Huchler, P.E., CMC, FIMC | Sep 3, 2025 | Tips for Consultants, Tools & Assessments, Training

Navigating your fees as a consultant can be a real challenge. You want to charge what you're worth, but you also don't want to lose potential clients. This article presents a two-step process to setting your consulting fees to 1.) determine the value of your services...

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