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Long-form essays, field notes, and frameworks from the FIRMSconsulting team — published weekly.
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Shu Ha Ri: Model of Skill Mastery
Shu Ha Ri: Model of Skill Mastery Any expert is on a path to mastery. In fact, when I see someone calling themselves a master and how they no longer need to learn, I know that they are going through the process of degradation. You are either growing or dying. There is an interesting concept…
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What issues keep a CEO up at night
What issues keep a CEO up at night In a recent newsletter, we covered why we need to build a relationship with the CEO (stands for Chief Executive Officer). In short, it was because of the return on the relationship it generates for us. The next question becomes: What kind of issues do we discuss with them? Well, we…
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Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching We offer powerful executive coaching programs (combination of very small group with time guaranteed for each client and 1:1). You can view details about each program in top navigation drop down menu, under “MENTORING” or following links below. Consulting Sales Rainmaker – https://www.firmsconsulting.com/consulting-sales-program/ The MasterPlan – https://www.firmsconsulting.com/masterplan-coaching-program/ Speak Without Limits – https://www.firmsconsulting.com/executive-presence/ However, some clients come…
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The role of a CEO and why should consultants target CEOs
The Role of a CEO and Why Should Consultants Target CEOs What is the role of a CEO and why should consultants target CEOs? It’s important to understand the difference between consultants targeting a CEO and targeting someone like the Chief Operating Officer, the head of Strategy, the Chief Marketing Officer, or even a divisional…
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McKinsey’s Marvin Bower, a Father of Management Consulting
McKinsey’s Marvin Bower, a Father of Management Consulting If you read until the end, you will learn about the father of management consulting, Marvin Bower. I will share some of his story and 6 reasons Marvin Bower succeeded while so many failed when building a management consulting firm. And 19 rules McKinsey consultants had to…
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What is the Process for Corporate Strategy Studies
What is the Process for Corporate Strategy Studies There is a lot of confusion about what corporate strategy is and how corporate strategy studies are different from other types of strategy. The reality is that most corporate strategy studies take place between 5-10 weeks. You’re going to any company, you can usually complete a corporate strategy…
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The immigrant discount
The immigrant discount As a management consultant, I once worked on a landmark study that became significant for the firm. I managed to turn around the study when it was running well behind schedule. I ended up playing a key role in a road show to raise funding to launch a financial services company in Eastern…
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What is an IT Consultant
What Is an IT Consultant and How To Become One IT consultants assist clients with technology-related issues. It involves such work as developing technology strategies (which, of course, should be done based on business unit strategy, which in turn should be based on corporate strategy). IT consultants also conduct technology assessments, where they evaluate a…
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Strategy Training Programs (www.StrategyTraining.com)
We have numerous strategy studies on our StrategyTraining.com website, both the video explanations and the editable slides (seperate membership, access to our knowledge management system). We teach from first-principles only. While you will see frameworks and processes, we teach you how to develop them and why we developed them. This means our training is more detailed…
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Are Professional Immigrants Great Leaders?
As someone who immigrated 3 times in my life, I am part of a group that I call professional immigrants. Meaning, I am really good at navigating the steps needed to pick up my life and move to another country where I don’t know anyone, and build a professional career and life there. I can…