Articles by subject
Words
'Holistic'
Is your approach holistic? Really holistic? 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1009: 
6 August 2001]
 
'Convinced'
Are you convinced? Have you been convinced? Are you certain? Find out. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1018: 
17 September 2001]
 
'Paradigm' and 'mindset'
My paradigm can be your mindset. Find out what these words imply as well as what they mean. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1024: 
22 October 2001]
 
'Critical mass'
Have you reached critical mass?  If so, you won't be reading this. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1044: 
11 March 2002]
 
'It'
Am I really going to advise you to avoid using ‘it’?  Yes, I am. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1083: 
16 December 2002]
 
'Effective'
When you should use ‘effective’, when not, and why I dislike it so much. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1091: 
10 February 2003]
 
'Harness' and 'bring to bear'
Before using words that are intended to put an image into the reader's mind, consultants should check whether the image will be appropriate. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1094: 
3 March 2003]
 
'Perception'
My perception allows me to perceive.  Which is better than guessing, I suppose. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1132: 
27 October 2003]
 
'Hone' and 'cut'
'Honing' may just be the wrong word; 'cutting' can be just nasty. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1142: 
9 February 2004]
 
'With'
Problems with 'with'. 
[www.consultingjournal.com/article.asp?t=1147: 
1 March 2004]
 
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