Posts by Casey Conner
You Are The Consultant…Are Questions Important?
As consultants, we are hired as experts in our field. Our expertise may be technical, strategic, or process-oriented. But no matter what, our clients expect us to know stuff. Sometimes…
Read More‘Martial’ Consulting
I once had the opportunity to spar (that is, “practice fight”) with a world-renowned master, champion martial artist. I had 7 years of martial arts training, but this gentleman was…
Read MoreDo The Easy Stuff Perfectly
Every company or work group has one or two superstars who can get away with ignoring administrative duties and breaking rules. These folks are so consistently brilliant with technology or…
Read MoreImportance Of Confidentiality
Wherever consultants gather…airports, hotels, Starbucks…we often find ourselves sharing detailed, unfiltered stories about our jobs. This is natural human behavior. It’s also a really bad idea. Clients have a legitimate…
Read MoreDelivering “Bad News”
Bad news is only bad news when it is too late A consultant friend called not long ago to tell me her client was several weeks late on delivering some…
Read MoreBalancing Multiple Priorities
One of the biggest challenges for every professional is how to know whether you are working on the things that matter most. It’s easy to stay busy all day and…
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