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The Efficiency Myth and the Cult of Busyness in Consulting

Why consultants achieve more by thinking clearly than by staying constantly busy

Dec 5 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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November 2025

When the Client Challenges Your Time Entries in Consulting

How to stay calm when someone questions your Wednesday afternoon

Nov 26 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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What Writing Books Has Taught Me About Consulting

How a Side Project Became an Unexpected Masterclass in Structure, Uncertainty, and Letting Go

Nov 22 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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What’s in a Consultant’s Pay Grade, Really?

Balancing Growth, Boundaries, and Getting Things Done

Nov 12 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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Consulting Tip #12: Never Insult the Client

Respect is part of the deliverable

Nov 5 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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October 2025

The Handshake Test: What Your Grip Says About You as a Consultant

Lessons from a consultant who once shook hands a bit too enthusiastically

Oct 30 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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Why Every Consultant Should Learn to Draw (Even Badly) 🎨

You don’t need to be an artist—just someone who makes complexity make sense

Oct 23 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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What Every IT Consultant Should Know About Enterprise Architecture

It’s not just for architects—it’s a mindset for clarity, connection, and smarter decisions

Oct 15 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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Consultant’s Survival Kit: Handling Uncertainty Like a Pro

Confidence isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about moving forward when no one else does

Oct 9 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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How to Stay Visible Without Showing Off

Why visibility matters in consulting—and how to do it gracefully

Oct 1 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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September 2025

When Projects Get Tough: A Consultant’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving

9 Common Consulting Challenges – and How to Tackle Them Without Burning Out

Sep 22 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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Consulting Tip #11: Ask the Right Questions

Why the smartest consultants aren’t the ones with all the answers—but the ones who ask the questions that matter

Sep 19 • 

Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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