© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Much of the content of this topic came from this book: Many people have the mistaken impression that consultants are people who primarily give expert advice to solve problems for their clients. However, a much more accurate description is given by Peter Block in his seminal …

Much of the content of this topic came from this book: © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Recommended Pre-Reading All About Internal and External Consulting – Types, Skills and Approaches Sections in this Topic Description What is Collaborative Consulting? Dynamics of the Collaborative Consulting Major Benefits of Collaborative Consulting How Much Should …

Some of the information on this topic is adapted from the books Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Sections of This Topic Include Test – What is Your Preferred Style of Communication? What’s Your Communication IQ? Communications Tools to Use With Employees Additional …

This topic is about changing from your current carer to a different one. If, instead you are interested in advancing in your current career, then see Career Advancement. If you are interested in selecting a career, then see Career Planning. Sections of This Topic Include Make Career Change Work for You Career Survival Strategies to …

This topic is about advancing in the same career field. If you are interested in planning your career, see Career Planning. If you are interested in changing your career, see Career Change. Sections of This Topic Include New Boss: Make a Great First Impression Influencing Up: How to Get Them to Say Yes Your Relationship …

Business Data Analysis © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include What is Business Data Analysis? What is a Business Analyst? What is a Business Process? What Are Some Common Business Processes? How Do Analysts Collect, Analyze and Report Results? Where Can I Learn More? Also, considerRelated Library Topics …

Complete Business Planning Guide with Extensive Resources Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD. NOTE: Your business plan should be highly customized to your current organizational situation. Thus, using a generic business plan template could completely misrepresent the needed focus of your business plan. (This step-by-step manual is a complement to the topic How to Start Your …

Financing for For-Profits Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. For-profit entrepreneurs and managers often seek financing to start a new business, restructure operations or start a new product. Note that an entrepreneur will very likely need a business plan in order to secure financing. Developing a business plan holds many more advantages than just applying …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. New business leaders and managers have to develop at least basic skills in financial management. Expecting others in the organization to manage finances is clearly asking for trouble. Basic skills in financial management start in the critical areas of cash management and bookkeeping, …

© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. Sections of This Topic Include Description Basic Bookkeeping Activities Financial Statements Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Financial Management in Businesses In addition to the articles on this current …