Remote work has become increasingly popular among modern organisations, and with current health challenges, has become a necessity. Those companies who are able to quickly adapt to location-free business will equip themselves with a super power.
Riverflex welcomes our new Consulting Director on board – Danique Wagemaker. The team is thrilled to have Danique in this new role, taking Riverflex to the next level.
Riverflex has just launched an exciting new platform where independent consultants can connect with like-minded professionals and share job opportunities. On this journey towards developing the platform, we were lucky enough to work with one of our consultants, Simon Kilroy, who stepped in as the Product Owner. Simon is a Strategy and Transformation consultant who also specialises in Programme and Product Management with almost 10 years of experience working for top-tier consultancies. We recently caught up with Simon to discuss the Riverflex Platform and the learnings, challenges, and advice that have come out of this project.
It’s been a challenging few months for companies trying to adapt to new ways of working under the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, those teams who have already implemented Agile Methodologies may be better equipped to cope with such change. Interestingly, one of the main lines from the Agile Manifesto is “Responding to change over following a plan” which can be a lesson learned in dealing with the current global crisis especially in companies in the healthcare industry.
Uncertainty around how to plan for the future while surviving during the current crisis has led to many of us thinking about our careers and what move to make next. Here's some advice on how you can push through, even during an economic downturn.
Every independent has their own approach to working, and unlike a conventional consultancy, each independent consultant chooses which tools to work with. Here are some useful tools independent consultants wish they had when they started out.
The ‘gig economy’ seems as if it has abruptly appeared on the scene as a new buzzword used by the millennial generation. However, this idea of an alternative and flexible project-based work arrangement has been around since the 1900’s.
Traditional management consulting is becoming a thing of the past. Companies are seeking to solve business challenges arising from constant digital & technological disruption with agile, customised and specific expertise. This influences what they look for in a consulting partner …
Riverflex is about people who want to do things differently. With the “Riverflexer in the spotlight”, we want to celebrate people who are part of our network and who have been exceptional, leading and delivering outstanding projects and leading admirable …
In one of our previous articles, The Ultimate 10-Step Guide for Success as an Independent Consultant, we discussed long term strategies to help build your independent consulting business. But how can you begin without having clearly defined short term goals in place? ...
