CIB.05 (CREATING A CONSULTING / IMPROVEMENT BUSINESS) PRACTICE + MODEL = A BUSINESS - WILLIM EASTMAN

This is a monster show in terms of information. I didn't want to parse this over multiple shows instead get it in front of you to stimulate your thinking. In order to make a selection you'll need some assistance and that can happen if you JOIN OUR FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN GROUP. Check the the links at the bottom of the page and pick your social media platform of choice.

INTRODUCTION
Today's show is based on last weeks Show CIB.04 (CREATING A CONSULTING BUSINESS) SELECTING YOUR CONSULTING MODEL.

Once you have decided on the mix of selling time as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and selling Asset Products (Brains on Paper) - the HOW, now it is WHAT areas you intend to cover.

OBJECTIVE

1. Based on your expertise and experience, which practice areas can you include in my offer?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1.0 StartUp Consulting Practice
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2.0 Strategy & Organizational Development Services
2.1 Organizational Strategy

• 2.1.1 Market Research.
• 2.1.2 Strategic Landscape
• 2.1.3 Value Mapping
• 2.1.4 Value Proposition
• 2.1.5 Strategic Initiatives:

2.2 Market Segmentation & Branding

• 2.2.1 Target Markets
• 2.2.2 Organizational Branding
• 2.2.3 Product & Service Branding

2.3 Organizational Design

• 2.3.1 Business Models
• 2.3.2 Growth Stage
• 2.3.3 Vertical Alignment
• 2.3.4 Organizational Structure

2.4 Strategy Planning

• 2.4.1 Yearly Plan
• 2.4.2 Internal Venture Capital
• 2.4.3 Tactics & Budgeting

2.5 High Performance Culture

• 2.5.1 Purpose
• 2.5.2 Cultural Archetypes
• 2.5.3 Vision-Mission-Values

2.6 Change Management

• 2.6.1 Systems Thinking
• 2.6.2 Innovation & Reinvention
• 2.6.3 Management of Change

3.0 Operations Management Services
3.1 Productivity Improvement

• 3.1.1 Gap Analysis
• 3.1.2 Process Definition & Mapping
• 3.1.3 Beta Testing
• 3.1.4 Enterprise Deployment

3.2 Managing Risk

• 3.2.1 Operational Policies and Procedures
• 3.2.2 Risk Assessment
• 3.2.3 Monitoring & Reporting
• 3.2.4 Internal Controls

3.3 Research & Development

• 3.3.1 Idea Development
• 3.3.2 Market Research
• 3.3.3 Prototyping
• 3.3.4 Enterprise Deployment

3.4 Customer Management

• 3.4.1 Delivery Gap
• 3.4.2 Performance Gap
• 3.4.3 Management Gap

3.5 Operational Finance

• 3.5.1 Activity Based Costing
• 3.5.2 Return On Invested Capital

4.0 Technology Services
4.1 IT Strategy & Planning 

• 4.1.1 IT Assessment
• 4.1.2 Strategy Alignment
• 4.1.3 Strategic Initiatives

4.2 IT Design & Architecture

• 4.2.1 Library Systems
• 4.2.2 Content Management System
• 4.2.3 Web Development
• 4.2.4 User Interaction
• 4.2.5 Database Deployment
• 4.2.6 Programming
• 4.2.7 Technical Writing
• 4.2.8 Enterprise Architecture

5.0 Human Resource Services
5.1 Compliance

• 5.1.1 Personnel Policies and Procedures
• 5.1.2 Employment Law
• 5.1.3 Corporate Ethics

5.2 Safe Work Environment

• 5.2.1 Diversity and Inclusion Workplace
• 5.2.2 Substance Abuse
• 5.2.3 Employee Assistance
• 5.2.4 Ergonomics and Physical Safety
• 5.2.5 Employee Wellness:
• 5.2.6 Workplace Violence

5.3 Discretionary Performance

• 5.3.1 Recruiting-Selection-Separation
• 5.3.2 Orientation-Training-Development
• 5.3.3 Leadership & Management
• 5.3.4 Succession Planning-Career Development-Promotion
• 5.3.5 Recognition & Compensation
• 5.3.6 Performance Management

5.4 Pay & Benefits Administration

6.0 Financial Performance Services
6.1 Capital Strategy

• 6.1.1 Capital Structure
• 6.1.2 Capital Investment & Budget Strategy
• 6.1.3 IPO Strategy
• 6.1.4 Project and Finance Strategy

6.2 Shareholder Strategy

• 6.2.1 Shareholder Analysis
• 6.2.2 Capital Markets Communications
• 6.2.3 Value Based Management

6.3 Merger & Acquisition Strategy

• 6.3.1 Divestiture Strategy
• 6.3.2 Joint Ventures
• 6.3.3 Alliances
• 6.3.4 Due Diligence
• 6.3.5 Pre-Deal Integration

6.4 Growth Strategy

• 6.4.1 Gross Margin Targets
• 6.4.2 Sales Growth Targets
• 6.4.3 Retained Earnings Reinvestment

7.0 Marketing & Sales Services
7.1 Marketing

• 7.1.1 Attracting Suspects
• 7.1.2 Messaging & Media
• 7.1.3 Measuring & Managing

7.2 Sales

• 7.2.1 Gaining Participation
• 7.2.2 Sharing Issues
• 7.2.3 Consideration
• 7.2.4 Monetize
• 7.2.5 Ongoing Relationship
• 7.2.6 Management by Facts
• 7.2.7 Opportunities & Collaboration

8.0 Turnaround Consulting Practice

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