Stop the Stretch: Time Management For Consultancy Partners

• Current micro consultancy partners, with less than 12 full-time employees, who have new goals or responsibilities and need to make changes on the way they invest their working hours.
• Solo consultants who are looking for guidance and bespoke support to better manage their time.

Most discussions of how to increase our effectiveness and make more without working more start with the idea of planning and prioritizing tasks. This sounds right, but doesn't work - our plans are rarely put into practice.

Effective consultancy partners don't start with their actions - but with their time. Instead of listing tasks, they list their time. Where is it going? What is not worth my time and can be cut back, so I have time for what really matters?

The reason for this is simple: Our biggest constraint is not capital, expertise, or people - but time.

If we lack capital, we can add hustle. If we lack expertise, we can pay for other people to perform our tasks. There is no substitute for time.

And as Peter Drucker said, effective work takes time:

To spend a few minutes with people is simply not productive. If one wants to get anything across, one has to spend a fairly large minimum quantum of time. The manager who thinks that he can discuss the plans, direction, and performance of one of his subordinates in fifteen minutes—and many managers believe this—is just deceiving himself. If one wants to get to the point of having an impact, one needs probably at least an hour and usually much more. And if one has to establish a human relationship, one needs infinitely more time.

Everyone wants to do more with less. But trying to optimize our time doesn't work. And technology might have actually made the situation worse.

How well are you managing your time? Do you know if you're using it right?

The workshop will help you create a plan and system to increase effectiveness without giving up your discretionary time.

This is a 3-hour actionable workshop. Danilo will facilitate the learning, discussion and exercises

• There will be videos and/or reading material distributed beforehand. Dedicating time to this preparation is optional, but recommended for participants to make the best of their time. Danilo will provide context to all participants before any activity.
• A significant part of the workshop is dedicated to structured assignments. Those exercises can be done with a simple pen and paper or digitally. If you prefer the former, templates will be made available for you to download and print before the workshop. Otherwise, the link to access digital tools that will be shared during the event.
• We respect your privacy and want you to feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and questions. Participants won't be able to see each other's names, and your questions will be shared anonymously unless you allow it). We take confidentiality seriously and are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all
• The workshop includes a 30-min call every participant can schedule with Danilo for individual and bespoke advice. This follow-up call offer is valid for 30 days, counting from the workshop date. A dedicated scheduling link will be shared to participants at the end of the workshop.

• Equipment: A computer with internet connection and the ability to run Zoom.
• Setup: To make the most of your workshop, we recommend joining via a laptop or desktop computer on a table with enough room for you to take notes if needed.
• Healthy mindset: During this workshop you will be asked to step outside your comfort zone. The more you do so, the more insights you will find.

• Personalized feedback: You can ask questions and get personalized feedback from Danilo on these ideas apply to your specific consulting practice.
• Actionable takeaways: All participants will leave the workshop with actionable takeaways that they can implement to their businesses immediately.
• Case studies and examples: We will provide relevant case studies and examples to illustrate how other consultancy partners have improved their time management skills.
• Follow-up support: The workshop includes a 30-min individual consultation with Danilo for bespoke advice.