Frame It Right

But before we go there…

Fractional leadership is becoming mainstream.

That’s why we’re conducting a study to understand emerging trends for fractional leaders and independent consultants. 

Help us shape our research and engage in discussion with your peers at the “Future of Fractional Work” this July 25 (Thurs) at 12 noon.

This is by invitation only (you must have worked as a fractional exec or independent consultant for at least a year), so email Denise Longoria at [email protected] if you want to contribute.

1. Unlock the Power of Data with My Top 5 Quantitative Frameworks

A picture is worth a thousand words. And you explain your points better when you use different charts to visualize your insights. 

Data visualization is a consultant’s secret weapon. It transforms complex data sets into easy-to-understand visual formats. Whether through charts, graphs, or maps, visuals make patterns, trends, and outliers more noticeable.

There are lots of different quantitative frameworks useful for different purposes, but here are some of my favorite ones to use:

1. Trend Charts. These charts show growth trends over time using a line chart or bar graph. They’re a simple way to kick off a discussion and are typically followed by comparison charts.

2. Scatter Charts. Scatter plots are the best when showing the relationship between different variables. You can use either a Regression Chart or a Bubble Chart for your presentations.

3. Distribution Charts. In case you need to show the distribution of values to indicate the level of variability in the data, then distribution charts are the way to go. But remember to use them sparingly since they might cause confusion if there’s no obvious insight to share.

4. Comparison Charts. These charts show the incremental growth between categories. They’re usually used along with growth trends to emphasize your point better.

5. Mix and Composition Charts. You can also use charts to see how important something is in relation to the market. Mix and composition charts are great for highlighting the composition or a change in the composition of your variables.

By leveraging these frameworks, you can effectively share your insights and recommendations with your clients.

Make sure to check out more of our other strategic frameworks here.

2. 10 Minutes with Evan Gee

Thinking of acquiring a business? Search and acquisition has become a popular career path for many consultants.

But before you jump on the bandwagon, you need to have a good plan like Evan Gee has.

Evan is fairly new to our team but he’s been doing an amazing job so far. As a consultant, he has the flexibility to do meaningful work while continuing his search to acquire craft distilleries around Washington and Oregon.

Here are some interesting parts of our conversation:

• There’s an opportunity in taking ownership of quality businesses where owners retire, instead of their brand just dying as they close or get acquired by global brands.

• Two ways to start a search fund are to fund it using your savings or raise a small pool of money from investors.

• When he finds the perfect craft distillery, Evan plans to keep the business and build a legacy on what’s already there.

Get the ball rolling and listen to Evan’s awesome story about his own search here.

Remember, the path to success is paved with continuous learning and embracing fresh perspectives.

Let's stay connected, share ideas, and elevate your consulting business.

Stay curious, friends.

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