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candid communication
Direct, respectful communication keeps projects on track—clarifying scope, surfacing risks early, and building trust with clients and teams.
project management analytics
Use data to drive delivery: forecast burn, track earned value, spot schedule and budget variances, and turn metrics into actionable decisions.
using lean principles
Reduce waste, improve flow, and deliver value faster with practical Lean tools—A3s, value stream mapping, pull systems, and continuous improvement.
the first 10 days of a project
Use the first 10 days to build the project’s backbone, clarify scope, align the team, and set the rhythms that will carry you through delivery.
managing scope so it doesn't manage you
Stop stealth scope creep by making assumptions explicit, logging every change, and having structured client conversations that protect budget, schedule, and sanity.
risk management
Turn risk from a static register into a living practice—spot early signals, assign owners, hold rolling reviews, and communicate risks clearly to clients.
business development in technical services
Business development in technical consulting is a discipline all its own with a needed skill set, strategies, best practices, and industry benchmarks.
finding projects before they become RFPs
To win more work, you need to show up before the RFP drops. Identify upcoming projects early, build relationships during pre-RFP planning, and develop a reliable lead-generation engine.
portfolio management
Balance risk, capacity, and strategic priorities across multiple projects—optimize intake, sequencing, and resourcing for predictable outcomes.
un-commoditizing by delivering what clients truly value
When clients see your service as interchangeable, price becomes the only differentiator. Learn to rise above commoditization by understanding and delivering what clients truly value.
storytelling in technical services
When you want to get hired in technical services, you must show buyers what you’ve done and why it matters. Build the storytelling skills that win attention and trust.
client experience
Delight your clients during delivery and they’ll return again and again. Explore methods to design, measure, and improve B2B client experience.
social media, advertising and other mysteries
Consumer tactics don’t always translate to B2B. Learn how to target buyers without casting a net that’s too wide—or too expensive.
pull marketing
What if clients came to you? Attract attention and build preference through visibility, creativity, and generosity tailored for technical professionals.
turning a project into a business development powerhouse
Every project is an opportunity to showcase expertise, build relationships, and generate future work. Learn how to transform delivery into a marketing asset and create momentum for your firm’s growth.
business development metrics
Metrics guide focus and accountability in business development. Explore how to track what truly drives growth—qualified leads, conversions, retention—and avoid the distractions of vanity numbers.
proposal management
Proposal management is a skill set in demand in technical services. Twennie is building a library specific to the realities of project managers and coordinators.
win strategy
Producing a winning proposal is one of the most important tasks in technical consulting. Get the tools and strategies that drive competitive advantage.
designing a proposal process
Winning consistently is a process, not a scramble. Map capture to submission, define roles and review gates, and use storyboards, compliance matrices, and checklists.
conducting color reviews of proposals
Turn expert opinion into disciplined improvement. Run Blue (strategy), Pink (storyboards), Red (final), and Gold (executive risk) reviews with impartiality and tight agendas.
when the workload is light
Slow periods don’t have to mean wasted time. Discover smart, creative ways to keep your team engaged, productive, and learning when projects pause.
leadership in technical consulting
Managing a team of technical professionals has unique challenges. Learn the latest strategies for leaders in this complex realm.
remote and hybrid work
Remote and hybrid work offer new advantages. This topic explores how to manage remote or hybrid teams to create success and engagement.
non-technical roles in technical environments
Every technical consultant will eventually hire non-technical people. Learn how to support their career development in this milieu.
leading change
Turn intent into outcomes. Learn how to set pace, create safety, show early wins, and embed new ways of working so change sticks.
leading groups on twennie
Lead learning like delivery. Create groups, invite members, and run 20-minute bursts tied to real work. Assign units with tags and due windows, track progress with dashboards, and close short sprints with quick debriefs so skills translate into results.
project management software
Project management software helps teams plan, organize, and manage tasks and projects. This topic explores the best tools, from free and generic to purpose-designed solutions.
workplace culture
They say culture eats strategy for breakfast. This topic explores the deep strata of company culture and its impact on organizational outcomes.
mental health in consulting environments
The world has noticed the need for workplaces to meet mental wellness needs. Twennie explores how consulting firms can support the mental health of teams.
emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence is perhaps the most essential foundation for all other soft skills. Twennie aims to address this gap with quality content.
employee experience
Engaging employees requires a nuanced approach. Twennie explores this topic by gathering insights from the employees themselves.
the power of play in the workplace
Play fosters innovation and greater productivity. Twennie explores how to integrate play to create a more engaging and effective work environment.
team building in consulting
Team building can feel forced and inauthentic. Twennie investigates effective methods to strengthen relationships within consulting teams.
people before profit
This topic explores the (tragically) new concept of placing people’s needs and well-being ahead of profit.
the advantage of failure
Failure provides data and knowledge that can be leveraged for growth. This topic explores how to turn setbacks into advantages.
social entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship develops, funds, and implements solutions to social or environmental issues, often through for-profit enterprises.
ai in consulting
Using AI in consulting strategy enables firms to deliver more data-driven, precise, and personalized solutions for clients, transforming traditional approaches with predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation.
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