by Rob O'Byrne | Apr 17, 2020 | Marketing, Mentoring
To some consultants, it’s a curse. To others, it’s an opportunity. For new consulting professionals though, scope creep in client projects is something to be aware of early on and to learn how to manage. If you aren’t able to manage scope creep effectively, it will...
by Rob O'Byrne | Apr 10, 2020 | Consulting Clients
If ever there was a line of work in which there’s no such thing as black and white, it’s consulting. There is no grand consultant’s code to follow. There is no standard framework within which to conduct your activities. Every project can be as clear cut or as vague as...
by Rob O'Byrne | Apr 3, 2020 | Tips on Consultng
While highly rewarding, a career as an independent management consultant is hard work; make no mistake about it. You’ll work long hours, possibly juggling a number of projects concurrently. When you aren’t helping your clients, you’ll have all the other...
by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 27, 2020 | Featured, Start Consulting
It’s true that most anyone can become a consultant in a certain niche, providing they have sufficient depth of technical knowledge to advise and solve problems in that niche. Enjoying long-term success in management consulting is another matter though. If...
by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 20, 2020 | Consulting Clients, Consulting Fees
Every job you take on once you’ve launched your consulting career, should be covered by a contract. Whether it’s a simple letter of agreement or a more formal and comprehensive document, a consulting contract is essential to protect you and your customer and to...