Articles & Information: Industry News You Can Use
At M Squared , we've always got something on our minds about conducting business more effectively. Our staff and consultant experts write frequently about theory and practical considerations on a range of subjects. Use these white papers and articles for your own research or to get ideas for speaker and seminar topics. Our authors are available for press opportunities and public appearances.
Cloud Consulting™ - Applying Leading IT Practices to Human Capital
Cloud computing is changing the business IT landscape through its ability to provide scalable computing resources without the traditional technology overhead. Now, the same characteristics powering this charge—virtualization, integration, and value-added management—are poised to alter the face of business consulting. This cloud consulting white paper highlights the parallels between cloud computing and cloud consulting, as pioneered by M Squared Consulting, and explains how the new model is an effective alternative to the expensive, cumbersome, and outdated traditional consulting model.
2010 M Squared Cloud Consulting Whitepaper.pdf 139.08 KB
2009 Independent Consultant Survey Report
The purpose of our annual survey is to take the pulse of the consulting marketplace and gather firsthand insights from our Consultant Network of over 14,000 Independent Consultants. This seasoned bench of talent represents deep functional expertise across all major business verticals. The survey allows us to tap into the collective wisdom and experience of our consultants, while getting a snapshot on the vitality of the overall market for consulting. In particular the survey uncovers the business trends of Independent Consultants and the clients they serve. The survey was conducted in February 2009 and received a record 1,110 responses.
2009 M Squared Independent Consultant Survey Report.pdf 144.18 KB
We Wrote the Book on It!
M Squared Chairman and Co-Founder Marion McGovern shares her vision of how independent consultants, free agents, and interim managers are transforming the world of work. Learn about and order her book A New Brand of Expertise.
White Papers and Articles
We've written a few whitepapers on a number of subjects related to the use of independent project and interim resources. As an innovator in our industry, we have become experts in the theory and arguments behind why independent talent can be critical to your business success, as well as practical considerations for selecting and managing consultants.
Here are our current whitepapers available to read online or download as PDFs. We'd be happy to provide you with seminars or other support if you wish to communicate these ideas to others in your organization.
Flexible Human Capital
M2_HumanCapital.pdf 32.22 KB GetTheMost.pdf 43.40 KB EffConsultingCase.pdf 61.14 KB PrepforIPO.pdf 34.94 KB VirtuallyNot.pdf 35.40 KB AsMicrosoft.pdf 33.27 KBM Squared staff and consultants continuously research the latest workplace issues and trends. Check here for the articles, books, and Web sites that have captured our attention, answered our questions, and sparked our imaginations
