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"Can you swap out the partner during a strategy consulting engagement" is episode 82 of strategy skills iTunes channel. Strategy Skills iTunes channel is ranked among top 5-10 in many countries around the world for #careers. For more info on the FIRMSconsulting platform, visit us at: https://www.firmsconsulting.com

Today we have a treat for members who are not Insiders (Insiders have had access to this and thousands of similar videos for a long time). We released a new video episode of the Strategy Skills podcast (number 81) this week. How to convert insights into Strategy Maps is a powerful tool to create prescriptive / forecasting models to both explain and predict strategy options. This is how to move from being a consultant to thinking and presenting like a partner. It is complimentary and available on iTunes, Youtube, Spotify and many other podcast players. Video version of this episode is available on youtube - https://youtu.be/hcStB7fjsJ0 If you would like to access episodes from our strategy training programs and receive other exclusive strategy material, you can sign up for FC community email updates on  http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this 80th and a new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, an audio version we answer a listener's question, "How to handle a horrible client?" If you would like to access episodes from our strategy training programs and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up for FC community email updates on  http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

Every now and then, someone comes along and makes the subject of management both fun and insightful. That’s what Bill Matassoni has done in his memoir—a combination of compelling stories and contrarian substance—that covers his forty-year career selling what he calls “ephemeral things.” In addition to the memoir, Bill plays host to a series of videos that are entertaining, irreverent, and filled with his conviction that marketing is the primary driver of progress in both commercial and social markets. We will soon release Bill Matassoni's memoir and documentary series. If you would like to read a bonus chapter, view advance content and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up below. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this 78th and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version we answer a question, "Should I email the full deck to participants before the strategy workshop?" If you would like to view sample strategy training episodes and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up for FC community email updates on http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this 77th and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version we discuss does the strategy workshop offer precise answers.  If you would like to view sample strategy training episodes and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up for FC community email updates on http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

Every now and then, someone comes along and makes the subject of management both fun and insightful. That’s what Bill Matassoni has done in his memoir—a combination of compelling stories and contrarian substance—that covers his forty-year career selling what he calls “ephemeral things.” In addition to the memoir, Bill plays host to a series of videos that are entertaining, irreverent, and filled with his conviction that marketing is the primary driver of progress in both commercial and social markets.  We will soon release Bill Matassoni's memoir and documentary series. If you would like to read a bonus chapter, view advance content and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up below. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

Every now and then, someone comes along and makes the subject of management both fun and insightful. That’s what Bill Matassoni has done in his memoir—a combination of compelling stories and contrarian substance—that covers his forty-year career selling what he calls “ephemeral things.” In addition to the memoir, Bill plays host to a series of videos that are entertaining, irreverent, and filled with his conviction that marketing is the primary driver of progress in both commercial and social markets. We will soon release Bill Matassoni's memoir and documentary series. If you would like to read a bonus chapter, view advance content and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up below. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com or https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this 74th and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, video version, we answer: - What happens when a strategy firm overbills a client? A case study, and - In general, how to handle a difficult client situation? We hope this podcast will make at least a small difference in your career.  Kris support @ firmsconsulting.com  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn IF WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

In this 72nd and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version, we discuss what to do if the client demands more analyses.  This podcast is available on our Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Strategy Skills" channel.  If you find FC podcasts helpful and you feel listening makes a difference in your career, leave a review for our Apps and/or iTunes channels. It may sound like a small gesture, but it helps us 1) to know that our efforts are appreciated and make a difference to you, and 2) helps other people who will benefit from these podcasts find us. We read every review and try to help members / listeners who wrote them. And if you end up writing a review, send us a link. We would love to read your feedback.  We hope this podcast will make some small difference to your career.  Do

In this 71st and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version, we discuss what happens if the client asks for proof of the strategy. This podcast is currently available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Strategy Skills" channel. You can also find this podcast on iTunes. If you find FC podcasts helpful to you and if you feel listening to it makes a difference in your career, leave a review for our Apps and/or iTunes channels. It may sound like a small gesture, but it helps us 1) to know that our efforts are appreciated and make a difference and 2) helps other people who will benefit from these podcasts find us. We read every review and try to help members / listeners who wrote them. And if you end up writing a review, send us a link. We would love to read your feedback.

Hi everyone, In this 69th and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version, we discuss whether a strategy (functional) partner can/should lead the workshop over an energy (sector) partner. There is a difference and the answer is not obvious. This podcast is also available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Strategy Skills" channel. You can also listen to this podcast on StrategyTraining.com. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review for our Apps and/or iTunes channels. Although this may seem like a small step, these reviews help other go-getters like you find this channel. Our goal is to help our clients solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine review will help us greatly in pursu

In this 68th and new episode of the Strategy Skills complimentary podcast, audio version, we introduce you to an amazing neuroscientist, Dr. Wendy Suzuki. Wendy and Michael discuss how much many of us compromise our cognition and what can be done to improve our performance. You may be able to brag about that 1 a.m. email but if you could monitor your level of cognition you would quickly see, "Oh my God! This is not good." What is it doing for your brain? What is it doing for your executive functions in the prefrontal cortex? Leadership is not just about managing a team and setting goals for them. This is such a one-dimensional definition of leadership. Leadership is whether you can be fulfilled by what you are doing, be able to get up in the morning and not kill yourself in the process of meeting a goal that some shareholder wants you to meet. You have to distinguish between health and performance. You can be performing quite high but you can be doing some dangerous things to push those numbers up, or to p

In this 67th and new episode of the complimentary Strategy Skills podcast, audio version, we continue to extract themes and lessons from the critical visioning/strategy workshop. Things you may not have considered that are important. Things that you may realize are important but you may not know how to address. And, of course, everything we discuss is covered in a lot more detail in the videos as part of the actual Corporate Strategy & Transformation study (available exclusively to FC Insiders).  Today's episode is covering a topic which we believe is very important and we think will resonate with everyone. As always, we focus on critical yet overlooked insights.  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn IF WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

This 66th and new episode of the Strategy Skills podcast, audio version, is about avoiding the strategy echo chamber. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would greatly appreciate you leaving a review. Although this may seem like a small step, these reviews are very helpful. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn IF WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

In this 65th and new episode of the Strategy Skills podcast, audio version, we discuss what makes this study a transformation study and how to determine if an organization is going through transformation or something else, such as a restructuring. Also remember to vote on the training programs you would like to see next. We have over 1,000 episodes coming and you can help us determine the release schedule. This podcast is also available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Strategy Skills Podcast" channel. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would greatly appreciate you leaving a review for our Apps. Although this may seem like a small step, these reviews are more useful than you can imagine. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitte

In this 64th and new episode of the Strategy Skills podcast, audio version, we discuss corporate strategy. In this episode, we explain why conventional and step-by-step strategy analysis will always yield the incorrect answers in any corporate strategy study. Also remember to vote on the training programs you would like to see next. We have over 1,000 episodes coming and you can help us determine the release schedule. This podcast is also available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Strategy Skills Podcast" channel. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would greatly appreciate you leaving a review for our Apps. Although this may seem like a small step, these reviews are more useful than you can imagine. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Face

In this 63rd and new episode of the Strategy Skills podcast, video version, we discuss how to complete logical case studies. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn IF WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

It is crucial to provide boundaries when discussing sector wide issues or the executives may get lost in the detail and miss the key levers. Click here to see the full study and here to see the merger study and market entry study. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE STRATEGY TRAINING STAY IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn IF WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.