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Why Organizations Like to Start Things—and How IT Consultants Can Help Them Finish

A consultant’s perspective on why finishing is harder than starting

Jan 12 • Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

A Writing Year in Execution Mode

A fragmented year focused on delivery instead of starting major new projects

Jan 2 • Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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December 2025

Specialist or Generalist in IT Consulting? Why the Label Matters More Than You Think

Understanding generalism, specialization, and how consultants actually get remembered—and sold in real life

Dec 17, 2025 • Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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The Slow-Burn Consulting Career

Why a long, sustainable consulting life is not only possible—but often better than the fast track

Dec 12, 2025 • Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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Consulting Tip #12: Never Insult the Client

Respect is part of the deliverable

Nov 5, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

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