Are consultants true mercenaries in search of the best rates, or experts dedicated to the success of companies? In this article, we delve into the heart of the debate, analyzing the reasons for this market context and the motivations of consultants, demystifying the widespread...
The number of freelancers in France has exploded between 2009 and 2020*, a trend fueled by the Covid crisis and the rise of home office. As a result, freelance consulting is becoming increasingly commonplace. But beware of rushing into things, and think carefully before taking...
The world of work is changing fast, and with it, new opportunities are emerging for ambitious professionals to take their destiny into their own hands. These days, more and more people are considering setting up as freelance consultants, attracted by the flexibility,...
As a freelance consultant, creating your invoices is a crucial step to ensure an effective professional relationship with your clients. A well-designed invoice reflects your seriousness and professionalism. This article, specially crafted for you, independent consultants, will...
The consulting market is currently experiencing fierce competition. Why is this so? Demand far outstrips supply in terms of qualified consultants. This situation makes candidates more selective and demanding about the consulting assignments they accept, and makes it more...
Your CV is your essential professional identity card, enabling recruiters to identify you, assess the match between your profile and their needs, verify your success and distinguish you from other candidates. It also serves to highlight your skills in specific areas of...
"A transformation program is a set of projects aimed at implementing a lasting and significant change, which distinguishes it from continuous improvement initiatives. It impacts the daily life of employees and therefore organizations, processes, information systems, etc. " You...
Generation Z, made up of young people between the ages of 16 and 26, is increasingly attracted to freelancing. According to a study conducted by Fiverr, 58% of young French people in this generation are considering freelancing at some point in their career, while 67% of young...
A Carve Out project is the sale by a company or a group of companies of a branch of its activity; the Carve In is the opposite operation, which consists of absorbing a new activity. It is an eminently important project, both for the seller and the buyer, because it has a...
Since the health crisis, it has become increasingly difficult for companies to recruit. The numerous lockdowns have forced us to rethink our way of life, many employees have become more demanding, and some have even quit to join a company that is more in line with their values....
Transformation and optimization are fundamental concepts in the business world. Each transformation project has its own specificities, and it can sometimes seem like reinventing the wheel every time. However, it's essential to learn from the experiences of others, and to share...
The Agile approach, popularized in the early 2000s, rapidly replaced more traditional V-cycle project management. Initially designed to improve software development, it has since been applied to many other types of project. However, it can prove ineffective or even...
Data management has become a major challenge for companies wishing to understand the precise needs of their customers and improve their offering. Data analysis, particularly through process mining, offers a unique opportunity to examine the efficiency of internal processes in...
The implementation of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) has become a necessity for many retailers, spurred on by changes in the sector, particularly with the arrival of giants such as Amazon and Ikea. These players have imposed new rules of the game, forcing retailers to...
What do we mean by digital transformation and what are the challenges? When we think of digital transformation, many notions come to mind: economies of scale, 0 Touch, service, mobility, strategy, outsourcing to the cloud, improving back office functions, dematerialization,...
Within our FocusTribes Expert Tribes, we regularly organize sharing and exchange sessions. In this context, we thought it appropriate to ask our members for their feedback on the harmonization and standardization projects implemented by our customers. So we asked ourselves: are...
Today, standardization is increasingly seen as a necessity to meet the demands of streamlined, efficient organizations. However, it is essential to qualify any "core model" approach in order to strike the right balance between the global and the local. With this in mind, a group...
The health crisis has accelerated the pace of digital transformation in the retail sector. The customer experience is now at the heart of retailers' concerns, and omnichannel management has become a key success factor in recent years. Are you looking for an expert consultant to...
With the rise of teleworking and the digitalisation of businesses, remote management has become an essential skill for many managers. In a context where teams are managed remotely, it is crucial to put in place effective strategies to maintain cohesion, ensure productivity and...
Leading transformation programs is far from an easy task. It requires expertise, strategic vision and the ability to mobilize teams. So what are the key success factors for this high-impact role? A group of decision-makers involved in major transformation programs met at the...
The health crisis has turned our lives upside down and presented companies with unprecedented challenges. In this new, uncertain future, companies must be highly adaptable if they are to succeed. To help decision-makers engaged in major transformation programs, FocusTribes has...