Category: Consulting skills

ABC Analysis

ABC Analysis is a categorization technique that places different levels of significance on a range of items to help you prioritize effectively. The analysis states that according to their respective…

Brain Teasers

Few people enjoy brain teasers, especially in a high-pressured interview setting. The good news is that brain teasers are not common in the consulting recruiting process. The bad news, however,…

Scenario Planning: How to Use It

Scenario planning is one of the most powerful tools businesses can use to strategize for the future. And of course, planning is one of the most important and difficult aspects…

Communication Skills

We all have that friend who can get away with anything because of their charisma or charm. Ultimately, the outcome of these natural relational characteristics is effective communication skills. This…

Business Valuation Methods

You don’t need to be a financial modeling expert to be a great consultant. Yet, it’s still helpful to know the basic ways to value a business. After all, your…

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict resolution skills can turn a good consultant into a great one. You might think the keys to becoming a successful consultant are analytical horsepower, project management capabilities, or strong…

2×2 Matrix: Opposing Characteristics Framework

Consultants use visual tools to effectively structure their thoughts during brainstorming sessions and also to convey findings to clients. One such common tool is the 2x2 Matrix, also known as…

The 3 Levels of Communication Skills Training

All strategic, operational, and financial success hinges on clear, effective communication. Can I get an amen, anyone who’s ever worked on a team? Even the most cutting-edge business strategy is…

Top Business Skills In Demand

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or have already made your way to the C-Suite, developing new skills is a must. As the old adage goes: if you're…

Answer First Communication

It's no secret that the news media begins broadcasts with the most attention-grabbing headlines possible and jumps straight into the meat of the content. The same style of communication is…

6 Productivity Hacks & 2 Productivity Killers

Productivity Hacks To Help You Crush It It might be a trite phrase, but to maximize your success in life, you want to learn how to work smart, not just…

Emotional Intelligence in Business

Emotional… intelligence? Doesn’t that seem like a contradiction in terms? Wasn’t Mr. Spock's cold emotional detachment what made the famous Vulcan so effective? Still, most people's favorite boss is not…