by Liz Weber | Jun 29, 2026 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study; 2.) read the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation You’ve reached out to a colleague, Rita, whose specialty your new client... 
by Liz Weber | May 21, 2026 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study; 2.) read the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation You and your team are waiting for your first meeting with the client... 
by Daniel Pinkham | Jan 28, 2026 | Membership
The Institute of Management Consultants USA is now an all-volunteer organization. That reality brings both challenges and clarity. Our future depends on members who step forward to lead and shape what IMC USA becomes next. This is not a new idea. IMC USA has always... 
by Liz Weber | Jan 22, 2026 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study; 2.) read the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation Your work with RKL Liquidators has been going really well. The system... 
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... by Jennifer Beever Causey CMC®, MBA | Dec 9, 2025
[2nd Friday of each Month] Focus on Consulting: Bring Us Your Questions At IMC Chicagoland’s monthly Challenges Friday breakfast we discuss the business of being a consultant. Our focus is on success in consulting and honing our consulting skills. We offer... 
by Charles Everett, CMC® | Aug 5, 2025 | Message from the Chair
A value proposition typically refers to the value delivered to the customer. It is a concise statement that seeks to explain the unique benefits and value a product or service offers. The concept is thought to have first appeared in a McKinsey staff paper written by... 
by Charles Everett, CMC® | Jul 7, 2025 | Message from the Chair
A healthy IMC USA yields benefits to both members and the profession. Work is ongoing for IMC to ensure it is a community of professionals who define excellence and advance ethics for the industry. The primary focus areas are certification, education, and professional... 
by David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF | Jul 2, 2025 | Certification
In our sixth blog of the series, we present another way to further differentiate your consulting practice: get training in ISO 20700. ISO (the International Organization for Standards) standards are internationally recognized by many industries. Consulting prospects... 
by Liz Weber | Jun 24, 2025 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! Read this case study and the IMC USA Code of Ethics, then comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation Tonia is your new junior consultant. She’s brilliant and brings a new level of energy and excitement to your...