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I used to stress a lot about slide design and layout as a consultant.
I spent hours searching for the right layout in a library of documents.
Jul 24
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Rustem Karymov
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I used to stress a lot about slide design and layout as a consultant.
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Doubled my income with 1/3 of effort and zero stress
These are the results of my new product launch compared to my job in consulting.
Jul 22
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Rustem Karymov
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3 strategies to radically improve your productivity when you are overwhelmed on a bad project
Learn to eliminate mistakes, comments, and unnecessary iterations to free up time to think, problem-solve, and impress your leaders.
Jul 10
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Rustem Karymov
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3 strategies to radically improve your productivity when you are overwhelmed on a bad project
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Lateral hire consultants must race against time to make a manager promotion
In two years, they must become standalone consultants and effective managers.
Jul 3
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Rustem Karymov
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Lateral hire consultants must race against time to make a manager promotion
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June 2024
Simply 'putting in more reps' is not the best way to learn slide-making skills.
Lateral hire consultants don’t have time for trial and error. They need a better approach.
Jun 27
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Rustem Karymov
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Simply 'putting in more reps' is not the best way to learn slide-making skills.
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A dramatic turnaround from a struggling consultant to scoring a fantastic win
The first year is the most difficult for consultants. They can't score meaningful wins, and it feels like never-ending torture. Let's discuss how…
Jun 19
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Rustem Karymov
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The most common mistake in slide-making process
Junior consultants often obsess over slide design. But, the most common problem is that they don't allocate enough time to think. Then, they wonder why…
Jun 12
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Rustem Karymov
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Don't Get Robbed at Your Next Performance Review
Imagine working hard and receiving positive feedback, but then, at your first performance review, you get a 'Concerns' rating. That's what happened to…
Jun 5
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Rustem Karymov
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Don't Get Robbed at Your Next Performance Review
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May 2024
Mistakes CTL (counsel-to-leave) consultants regret about
CTL cases have risen dramatically as the consulting industry continues rightsizing through layoffs. Unfortunately, many consultants haven't been given a…
May 29
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Rustem Karymov
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Mistakes CTL (counsel-to-leave) consultants regret about
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How to Deal with a Toxic Manager
Working with a toxic manager poisons your life. Self-confidence and motivation are the first victims. Your work turns into constant misery. Here are…
May 22
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Rustem Karymov
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Manage Scope Effectively to Stay Productive
Consulting work is ambiguous. It's hard to say when enough is enough. Consultants work crazy hours. Project scope tends to inflate over time, making…
May 15
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Rustem Karymov
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Do You Struggle to Speak Up in Leadership Meetings?
Speaking up in front of partners is terrifying. It’s hard enough just to keep up, let alone say something insightful. The lack of confidence and fear of…
May 8
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Rustem Karymov
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Do You Struggle to Speak Up in Leadership Meetings?
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