Career Success - Self Talk Secrets

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• I take notes and document my agreements.

• I ensure that agreements are initialed, reviewed and documented.

• I usually visualize the success of the relationship.

• I help the client create a mission statement,
  • build project sponsorship teams and
  • make sure information cascades down throughout the clients entire organization.

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• I take time to understand the technology infrastructure.

• I analyze how data moves through the network and how fast it moves.

• I have knowledge about the clients applications.

• I understand the clients work flow and decision making matrix.

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• I gain understanding of the clients business and understand the company's strategic vision and learn about its business model.

• I use creative design techniques to reach solutions to difficult dilemmas and my techniques are very effective.

• My solutions solve the clients problems, fit the clients requirements and are understood and are proven.

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• I use creative techniques as brainstorming to generate many ideas.

• I use prototyping to design a rough model.

• When presenting my solution, I usually restate the basic problem and explain how to address it.

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• I ensure the right audience is invited for my solution presentation as I can help them reach consensus.

• As the presentation, I introduce all my team members and allow the clients team to be introduced during the meetings.

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• When presenting
  • I quickly recap my role in the engagement,
  • restate the limitations of the problem I am addressing,
  • present a vision statement,
  • state the benefits of each option I propose,
  • present a budget and a time line for what I propose and
  • describe the risks and sacrifices of each option.

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• I avoid technical jargon, work with my client to review the option and aim ready to make changes.

• I ensure that the client is satisfied and that the job is complete for legal purposes.

• I always negotiate an end point for my involvement.

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• I ensure that I document what I deliver.

• My project summary document describes
  • project objectives,
  • outline the deliverables and
  • note any continuing responsibilities such as warranty duties.

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• As a consultant, I keep up with traded publications in my field.

• I use the internet, team reviews and technical mentoring to stay current.

• I find my consulting career fulfilling and joyful as I solve clients problems easily.