How a new professional standard turns a season of very public AI mistakes into a lasting advantage for consulting firms and the management consultants who adopt it A Rough Year for AI in Consulting Over the past year, some of the biggest names in professional services...
We began this series about the consultant's role in uncertain times by asking a deceptively simple question: what is uncertainty, really? In Part 1, we found that it lives at the intersection of ambiguity, unpredictability, and the human need for control — and that it...
Independent consultants often face the same challenge: big responsibilities, complex client problems—and too few trusted peers with whom to think them through. That’s why IMC USA is investing in member-driven Communities of Interest—practical, focused groups where...
IMC USA announces a new, monthly virtual community group focused on sharing and learning consulting skills and business management to improve your clients’ results. The format is a mixture of peer-to-peer sharing, timely consulting topics and trends, and guest expert...
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...
As we reflect on current national and worldwide trends, a recent Gallup survey concerning declining employee engagement is of relevance to all management consultants, not just human resource and organization development practitioners. Employee Engagement Definition...
As I sat down to write a recent newsletter, I had originally planned to introduce some new services. However, I felt compelled instead to refocus on a topic that has been on my mind recently. Like many of you, I haven’t been feeling very grounded in the last few...
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...
January is the time for reflection about what’s working – and what’s not; your plans for the next 12 months. Here’s a framework to think about your business success in 2025! Assess your current consulting business: successes and gaps Quality of your current clients...
As a Management Consultant, have you experienced this? You and your client develop a solid and friendly rapport. You feel you have opened the lines of communication and that you understand the entire scope of your engagement. However, as you progress through...