The Transportation Consultants Council held a session titled “Tools for Being an Effective Transportation Consultant” as part of the ITE 2015 Fall Conference in Tucson, AZ, USA. The session aimed at providing value propositions on what it takes for consultants and consulting firms to be successful in the transportation profession. This highly interactive, peer-led workshop provided participants with the opportunity to discuss critical, top tier topics relating to being an effective consultant. Experienced consultants from small, medium and large firms shared their perspectives on how they have been successful in serving clients while operating a successful business.
This workshop is now being offered as a live 2-part ITE Learning Hub Professional Skills webinar!
Tools for Being an Effective Consultant Part I: Managing and Operating Small, Medium and Large Firms webinar
Thursday, July 14, 2016, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC-5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Presenters:
Amir Rizavi, Director of Transportation Systems, VHB, New York, NY, USA;
Alf Guebert, Manager, Transportation Division, Watt Consulting Group, Calgary, AB, Canada;
Jeff Gerken, President, Albeck Gerken, Inc., Tampa, FL, USA
Learning Objectives:
1. Provide value propositions on what it takes for consultants and consulting firms to be successful in the transportation profession
2. Discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages for working for small, medium and large firms, and some potential reasons for career changes
3. Identify decision drivers for the growth of a firm
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a niche market
5. Share the need to balance between professional development and billability
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Tools for Being an Effective Consultant Part II: Marketing and Business Development Webinar
Thursday, August 4, 2016, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC-5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Presenters:
Donald Samdahl, Principal, Fehr & Peers, Seattle, WA, USA;
Michael Sanderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sanderson Stewart, Billings, MT, USA;
Don McKenzie, Technical Director and Branch Manager, The Design Group, Auckland, New Zealand
Learning Objectives:
1. Provide value propositions on what it takes for consultants and consulting firms to be successful in the transportation profession
2. Explore the differences between Marketing and Business Development
3. Discuss the meaning of branding and why it is important
4. Provide insights on selling and marketing
5. Discuss the meaning of a company culture and why it is important
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