Why Stakeholder Relationships Are the Core of Consulting Excellence

This month’s message from the Chair of IMC USA highlights the importance of stakeholder relationships for consultants.

read the entire message and comment here

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome New Members

Reminder: Renew Today

This is a friendly reminder to renew to continue receiving the benefits of membership in IMC USA. The first renewal email was sent November 7th from IMC USA to all members. Go to https://www.imcusa.org/account/, enter the email you use for IMC USA, reset your password if you haven’t already, select My Subscriptions in the left land menu and click RENEW.

Reasons to Renew or Join Now

• Earn and maintain the globally recognized Certified Management Consultant (CMC®) credential.
• Keep your edge with continuing education tailored for all levels of consulting experience.
• Expand your network of trusted consultants for collaboration and advice in IMC USA’s new monthly Consultant Knowledge Exchange.
• Participate and network in IMC USA Communities
• Get listed on IMC USA’s new consultant directory (coming soon) where businesses and organizations can search for consultants.

Belong to a network of ethical, professional consultants dedicated to client-centric consulting practices. 

Not a Member Yet? Join Us!

Membership gives you credibility, community, and the opportunity to earn the globally recognized Certified Management Consultant (CMC®) credential.

As a member you’ll receive member discounts and perks including our new online consultant directory—where clients and organizations can find trusted, ethical consultants ready to make an impact.

Join Us!

Upcoming Events

The Value of IMC USA’s Consultant Knowledge Exchange

The Consultant Knowledge Exchange provides members with:

• A fast track to insider knowledge on consulting
• A strong network to foster relationships and collaborations
• Accountability and momentum for your consulting practice

Sponsored by the IMC USA Academy, the Consultant Knowledge Exchange meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and is a member benefit.

Special Offer: On December 16 the Consultant Knowledge Exchange is open to guests who want to experience this unique opportunity.

Please join us! Learn more and get login credentials here.

ARTICLES

Elevating Ethics Case Study: A Client’s Hazardous Waste Risk

by Liz Weber, CMC®, CSP

Take the IMC USA Ethics Challenge! Read this case study and the IMC USA Code of Ethics, then comment – what would you do?.

You are about 3 weeks into your project with Tinbet, Inc. You realize they’ve not…

…read the rest of the story and comment here

CMC-Firm Certification Awarded to The Futures Group LLC

by David Norman, CMC®-AF, FIMC

IMC USA is pleased to announce that The Futures Group LLC, founded in 1983 by CMC Chuck Roxin, has received the prestigious CMC Firm designation by CMC-Global.

…read the announcement here

Featured Article: The Power of Peers – How IMC USA Communities Accelerate Growth

by Dan Brewer CMC®

IMC USA has launched its new Communities benefit. Read the article to learn what IMC USA communities already exist and how to create new communities for professional development, peer group sharing and networking.

…read the article here

Members, Submit an Article or Consulting Case Study

Calling all members! Submit an article or consulting case study for The Connector Newsletter and IMC USA’s Consulting to Management Blog.

Submitted articles must add value for consultants, illustrate adherence to IMC ethical and practice standards, and showcase you and your expertise.

Submit your article for consideration to [email protected]. 

IMC USA Courses for Consultants

Course Availability Update – IMC USA is moving its online courses to a new platform. QUICKSTART and MASTERING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING are available for purchase. The ISO 20700 GUIDELINES course is coming soon. Contact Loraine Huchler, CMC®, [email protected], mobile: 609-865-8151 to purchase courses.

Purchase a course – join our community – a monthly Zoom group meeting where you can learn from your peers – improve your skills and grow your consulting business!

CONSULTING ETHICS LIVE: 

We’re pleased to announce that IMC USA offers new, Live Ethics Training Sessions.

QUICKSTART, for the aspiring or early career consultant who:

• is getting started in consulting
• struggles to articulate the value of your consulting services
• is uncertain how to find and convert prospects to clients
• wants a peer group to help grow your business
• wants to start on the path to certification

Learn more about QUICKSTART here.

MASTERING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING (MMC), for the practicing consultant who:

• wants to earn the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) accreditation
• wants to gain more confidence and learn about the consulting process
• wants to raise your value to – and your fees for – your clients
• wants to differentiate yourself from your competitors
• wants to change the focus of your consulting practice
• wants a peer group to help you grow your business

Learn more about MASTERING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING here.

ISO 20700 GUIDELINES, for practicing consultants who:

• want to improve the discipline of their consulting process with clients
• want the credibility of the ISO 20700 standards for their consulting practice

Learn more about ISO 20700 GUIDELINES here

Call for Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to meet other consultants in IMC USA, showcase your skills and perhaps learn some new skills and help improve IMC. Use the link below to review some the of IMC’s volunteer needs and an online form to fill out to volunteer.

We’re looking for IMC USA Certified Management Consulants® (CMC®s) to add their experience and energy to market the CMC, the CMC-Firm, and to assist with CMC applicant review and oral exam panels. IMC needs volunteers for its Membership Committee, with mentorships, event and conference planning, and with our Academy online course offerings. IMC USA Marketing needs include social media, online ads, blog posts, email and the CRM, conference and event marketing, sponsorships and results tracking.

Volunteer Now

About IMC USA

The mission of the Institute of Management Consultants USA is to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting through certification, education and professional resources.

IMC USA provides the only certification for individual management consultants in the U.S. that conforms to the international standards of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes. In addition, IMC USA offers a CMC-Firm Certification through ICMCI. ICMCI sets global standards of technical competence and professional conduct for consultants in 50 nations.

Learn more at https://www.imcusa.org/. 

IMC USA is a founding member of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) representing 64,000 global members. ICMCI’s mission is to advance our profession worldwide, by being the leader in the development of management consulting as a global profession that drives social and economic success.