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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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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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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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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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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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Sponsorship is the Most Valuable Resource in Consulting
Sponsorship is essential for a career progression in consulting. But, consultants struggle to build it effectively.
May 1
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Rustem Karymov
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Storylining for First-Year Consultants
Storylining is a confusing skill for first-year consultants. Different managers interpret it differently. But it's quite common feedback, and…
Apr 23
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Rustem Karymov
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Top-Down Communication
Top-down communication is the most common developmental feedback. But it is difficult to fix as there are many issues entangled together. Let's try to…
Feb 14
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Rustem Karymov
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Momentum is a Key to High Performance
How do consultants become superstars? What is their secret? They become Masters of Momentum, riding powerful waves of success and motivation.
Feb 6
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Rustem Karymov
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Boost Your Slide-Creating Skills
It takes months to learn slide-creating skills. But it's a foundational skill. If you learn it faster, the impact on performance will be huge. Here is…
Jan 31
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Rustem Karymov
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