Being present v your presence
You don’t need to be everywhere to be valued. The best consultants build a presence that keeps working when they’re not in the room
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The standard we should expect from EVERY consultant
Consulting has a reputation problem. The draft ConsultantCafé Code of Conduct sets a practical baseline for integrity, transparency and rebuilding trust. Download it now and provide your feedback.
Am I allowed to bill for that? Seven timesheet questions answered
Timesheet questions are rarely about timesheets. Seven I get asked most, from billing morning tea to why your manager wants yours in by Tuesday.
The timesheet trap: why consultants confuse hours, billing and value
Timesheets aren’t just admin. They sit at the intersection of effort, billing, and contracts. This article unpacks four types of time, why they often differ, and the simple test that helps consultants record time honestly, bill correctly and apply better commercial judgement.
The Myth of Seniority that comes with title
The myth of seniority is that titles create authority and value. They don’t. Some of the best leadership on a consulting job can come from the most junior person on an engagement.