Archive for the 'Consulting' Category
A random thought; I hope I get an invite to Daytum.com’s private beta.
This site mimicks my belief in how reporting dashboard’s should look.
I would love to throw my data in to the mix and see how effectively I communicate my results based on a balanced scorecard approach (quality, production, customer service and financial performance).
As my [...]
The Lazy Man’s Way to Building a Great PowerPoint Presentation
In consulting I have seen a lot of nightmare-ish PPT presentations. I believe in keeping it simple and not trying to throw the kitchen sink in. It overwhelms the audience.
The attached article and template does a great job in keeping it simple.
VersaCharger Pro – Car, Wall, and Airplane Charger in One
I travel 100% for my consulting job. I don’t like taking anymore stuff than I have to on the road. That being said, I have found myself SOL on some occasions when I forget something or don’t bring enough of something else.
That being said, I love [...]
A b-school colleague told me that once I went bespoke, or custom-made, with my work clothing that I would never going back to buying off the rack. I must admit, he was right.
I never really ever thought about seriously buying custom fit clothing for work. I guess I don’t know why as I [...]
I am on a long term project in Chicago. Recently, I have been leaving clothing at my hotel behind the guest services desk. Basically, I just check my bag for the weekend when I leave. I also drop my laundry off as well. As soon as I get back in on Monday, my bag is [...]
I love OGIO bags. I have never had a laptop case and suitcase that were so well designed and well made. I have the OGIO City Corp laptop bad and the OGIO Layover suitcase.
I have been traveling non-stop over the last few years as a consultant and I can not afford to have a busted [...]
If you’re a consultant, then you’re going to learn to love or live with the whiteboard. ScanR.com has put out a pretty swell application that allows you to take a picture of a whiteboard, white piece of paper or business card and email it to yourself. The ScanR technology emails you a PDF of the [...]
Okay consultants, this may be a no-brainer but here is a way to reduce the amount of dry cleaning and laundry that you haul around on the road.
Leave your dry cleaning and laundry at a dry cleaner over the weekend. Most dry cleaners will pick up your undies and shirts from your hotel. Ask behind [...]
Priority Pass – 500 Airport Lounges Worldwide
Okay road warriors, here is the best deal you might not have heard of. Priority Pass allows access to most airport lounge facilities across the world. You don’t even have to have status or points to get in. You just pay for the pass, flash it and you’re in [...]
Walk Score – Helping homebuyers, renters, and real estate agents find houses and apartments in great neighborhoods.
Being a “road warrior”, I value convenience. I want to know when I stay somewhere that I can walk to the gym, restaurant, bar or 7-11.
Before going on any engagement and booking out my hotels, I check this site [...]
