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Crack the code of consulting. My 5Cs of Consulting
ConsultantCafe 5C framework for a balanced career.
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Do I really need multiple CVs?
I don't have time to tailor my CV. Ill give them my everything CV.....
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Download my Benefits Management Playbook now
Paid subscribers can download my benefits management playbook now.
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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.
Consulting Insight
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.
Best Self
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.
Consulting Insight
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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My Delivery Certainty Risk Framework
Download my Delivery Certainty Risk Framework to give you a practical framework for choosing the right commercial and consultant model based on delivery certainty
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Anatomy of a Good Status Report PowerPoint Template
Download the anatomy of a good status report PowerPoint template
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My Change Management Playbook
Download 44 pages. Six parts. One practical method for turning change into an organised, measurable program.
Consulting Insight
If clients are capping day rates, stop selling days
If clients are capping day rates, stop selling days. Learn how fixed-price services can help consultants build more valuable, scalable businesses....including an LLM script to help you get started.