Management Consulting

A lot of Engineering Managers and leaders studied for years and years to become the best Engineer they possibly could be... and then they were promoted. It can be very tough for those of us who didn't go into Engineering with the distinct concept that we would become managers, but still want to do our best to support our teams. I wrote this book because there's so much no one told me about management that I wished I would have known. There's a lot to be purposeful about that many of us learn on the job, and worse: learn on people.

When the landmark best-seller Flawless Consulting was first published more than three decades ago, it was quickly adopted as the "consultant's bible." With his legendary warmth and passion, Peter Block explained how to deal effectively with clients, peers, and others. The book continues to speak to people in a support function inside organizations as well as to external consultants. This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Peter Block's groundbreaking book explores the latest thinking on consultation.

The founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, Noah Kagan, knows how to launch a seven-figure business in a single weekend—and he’s done it seven times. Million Dollar Weekend will show you how. By Monday, you’ll have a market-tested, scalable business idea and you’ll be a entrepreneur on the path to seven figures. Million Dollar Weekend is the path to creating your dream life and attaining financial freedom.

This immersive manuscript was written for everyone who wants to better understand the complex realm of hospitality technology. It is for any industry professional who aims to become more successful in the hospitality business: owners, operators, students, lecturers, consultants, investors, tech founders, and other employees of technology companies in travel and hospitality, including product managers, sales, marketing, and customer service teams.

The Power of Consistency lays out the Personal Prosperity Plan, a simple process to create meaningful results by unleashing the power of focus and your subconscious mind. Taking you step by step through the FEAR process - focus, emotional connection, action, and responsibility - this audiobook will teach you: How to get focused on what you want; How to become deeply emotionally committed to achieving your goals.

_____________ Includes 10 Free Bonuses To many people, strategic planning is something meant only for big businesses, but it is equally applicable to small and medium businesses. Strategic planning is matching the strengths of your business to available opportunities. This guide will walk you step by step through all the essential phases of developing a results driven strategic plan. The book is packed with guides, worksheets and checklists that make it easy to apply all that knowledge to your business. Here's what’s in the book: * The Need for a Strategic Plan * How to Create a Mission ...

Uncover the Science of Leadership in "Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership" In a sea of leadership theories and styles, "Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership" stands out as a beacon, guiding readers to understand that the essence of true leadership lies in the principles of behavioral analysis. This book offers more than just theories; it provides a scientific approach to leadership, making it a unique and essential read. About the Book: "Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership" delves deep into leadership as an art grounded in science. It breaks down the 'four hats of leadership' - ...

Facilitating with Ease! has become the go-to handbook for those who lead meetings, training, and other business gatherings. Packed with information, effective practices, and invaluable advice, this book is the comprehensive handbook for anyone who believes meetings should be productive, relevant, and as short as possible. Dozens of exercises, surveys, and checklists will help transform anyone into a skilled facilitator, and clear, actionable guidance makes implementation a breeze.

Management consulting is seen as a glamorous profession. Behind the mystique are the consultants who put in extraordinary effort, synthesize great problem-solving skills, and display fine personal attributes that enable them to capture the attention and respect of their clients. This book opens up to that world through the story of Samanta Thomas, a character based on countless excellent consultants, through whom we get inside the very mind of a consultant and their journey.

In this hands-on successor to the popular book The Trusted Advisor, you'll find answers to pervasive questions about trust and leadership - such as how to develop business with trust, nurture trust-based relationships, build and run a trustworthy organization, and develop your trust skill set. This pragmatic workbook delivers everyday tools, exercises, resources, and actionable to-do lists for the wide range of situations a trusted advisor inevitably encounters.

This audiobook is about the past, present, and future of hospitality. It presents a comprehensive study on the state of the industry by describing the challenges it has been dealing with, major disruptions in the recent years, effects of tech evolution, cloud computing, alternative accommodations and COVID-19, with a glimpse into what the future holds in the next 5-10 years and how we can get there faster and more efficiently.

Stop the Money Drain: A Simple Guide to Cutting Business Costs Transform Your Business Finances in Just 6 Months – Reduce Operating Costs by 20-35% Without Sacrificing Quality or Service Is your business hemorrhaging cash through hidden expenses, forgotten subscriptions, and inefficient processes? You're not alone. Most business owners watch helplessly as money drains from their accounts through dozens of tiny leaks they never even notice – until now. What You'll Discover: This comprehensive 12-chapter guide reveals the systematic approach successful entrepreneurs use to slash operating...

Emotion Informs, but Behavior Transforms. Emotional intelligence was groundbreaking in its time, offering valuable tools for self-awareness and managing emotions. However, while EI is crucial, it often doesn’t address the root causes of performance challenges. People may take action based on emotional awareness, but they frequently don’t achieve the intended results because they don't truly understand the deeper factors driving behavior and performance. This gap can lead to frustration, as even well-intentioned actions fall short of producing lasting change. Adaptive Intelligence builds...

This expertly crafted audiobook is your ultimate companion for PMP certification success. Designed by certified Project Management Professionals, it aligns perfectly with the latest PMI exam requirements.

The Engaged Leader addresses why leaders need to master a new way of developing relationships, which begins by stepping out of traditional hierarchies; how to listen at scale, share to shape, and engage to transform; the art of making this transformative mind shift; and the science of applying the right tools to meet your strategic goals. This transformation is not optional. Those who choose not to make this change will be abandoned for those who inspire people to follow them.

Are you exhausted from battling your teen’s disorganization, wondering if they’ll ever manage their time, keep track of their belongings or stay on top of their responsibilities? Do you feel like you’re constantly reminding your teen to do their homework, only to watch them procrastinate until the last minute – again?” Do you worry about how your teen will manage as they move toward adulthood? If you answered yes to any of these, then rest assured – you are not alone! Parenting a teenager today feels like navigating through a maze of screens, schedules and stress.

Leadership is a lost art. Many companies provide what they call “Leadership Training”, but taking a course or participating in a class doesn’t make you a leader. It doesn’t make you a leader any more than taking a class or course at a medical school makes you a doctor, or reading about being an airline pilot makes you a pilot. And while most would accept that fact, we still pretend as if it does. We’ve all seen the Vince Lombardi (legendary football coach) quote: “Leaders are not born, they’re made.” We’ve decided it means we can make a leader out of anyone, and, we can do...

Congratulations! You've been hired by a client to get something done. Presumably, you have some sort of expertise in the area, you have someone on your team who is knowledgeable, or you'll be hiring somebody who does. This book provides some of the lessons I've learned over my 35-year career about managing consulting projects.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s a system problem. Time to fix it. The Procrastination Cure is your no-fluff, research-backed guide to identifying what’s really holding you back and creating systems that work for your brain—not against it. Understand the psychology behind avoidance and delay Apply proven methods for decision fatigue, overwhelm, and perfectionism Build realistic routines that don’t rely on motivation Finally make progress on your goals—without burning outThis isn’t another hustle-hard guide. It’s a mindset reboot for high-achievers who are tired of being...

Drawing on his experience as a senior partner at a multi-billion dollar consulting firm and adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Dallas MBA program, Jeff Kavanaugh is ready to share the tools of the trade for young professionals to quickly scale the consulting learning curve. Pulling together the best content from his own experience, as well as other world-class consulting leaders and industry professionals he has worked with, Kavanaugh has distilled the lessons into the key skills that separate the best from the rest.