INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
New England Chapter

News and Views

In this issue:

Member Spotlights

Next Event:
Monday
March 15, 2004

CMC Corner

Breakfast Brainstorms Calendar

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Next Event:

Monday
March 15, 2004

Dinner Speaker Program
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Sheraton Lexington, Lexington, MA

How to Create and Sustain a Successful Business in Today's Economic Climate

with Les Charm,
Babson College Dept. of Entrepreneurship

Register NOW online!

For complete details, visit IMCNE.org

Special Thank You

We wish to extend a very special "Thank You!" to in-kind sponsors Charlie Perry and Pat Kirton of Insight Management Group for donating their excellent research and survey expertise on behalf of our recent "IMCNE Value Survey." The survey is now complete and Charlie and Pat's analysis has been presented to the IMCNE Board. We invite you to visit www.insightmanagementgroup.com to learn more about what Charlie and Pat do.

Member Spotlights

Fifi Ball (Squared Away) earned a certificate in January 2004 for the specialization in chronic disorganization (CD) from the National Study Group on CD, a special interest group of the National Association of Professional Organizers.

Carol Bergeron (Bergeron Associates) had her article, "Hire the Best by Developing Talent Scouts," published online at the site of the IndUS Business Journal, January 2004.

Curtis N. Bingham (Predictive Consulting Group, Inc.) had an article entitled "Customer Insight Conduits" published in the December issue of Sales & Service Excellence.

Marisa D'Vari (Deg.com Communications) has released a new, expanded, 200-page softcover release of her book, Media Magic: Grow Rich in Your Niche with Insider Media Secrets.

Jane Hilburt-Davis (Key Resources) will speak at the American Rental Annual Convention and Tradeshow, Atlanta, GA on February 26, 2004. Her program is entitled, "The Rental Family-Understanding the Dynamics."

Bonni Carson DiMatteo, CMC (Atlantic Consultants) presented "What’s A Nice Woman Like You Doing in A Place Like This?" as a roundtable discussion at the National Automobile Dealer's Association (NADA) National Meeting in January in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also in January she presented "Lessons Learned in Family Owned Businesses" to The Commonwealth Institute, Boston, MA. Bonni's article, "Creating and Communicating your Vision," was published in the January edition of "Contact!," a publication of the New England Women's Business Owners.

Bill Evans (WorkSense Consulting Group) wrote an article entitled "Closing the Performance Gap: Five Simple Tools Can Help" published
in the Handbook of Business Strategy's 2004 edition.

Isn't it your turn to be in the spotlight? Send your name, your business name and 1) recent awards/distinctions/professional certifications you've received; 2) public speaking engagements; and 3) published articles. (Be sure to include key facts, such as when, where and for whom.) You must be an IMC member or affiliate to be featured. Email them to Ethel Cook at , Subject: IMCNE spotlight.

The CMC Corner

Have You Earned Your CMC Yet?

Join the ranks of the true professional consultant by applying for (and attaining) the preeminent mark of excellence among management consulting professionals, the exclusive Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation, available only through IMC. A CMC after your name signifies evidence of the highest standards of consulting and adherence to the ethical canons of the profession. Less than 1% of all consultants have achieved this level of performance. Learn more by clicking imcusa.org/cmc.acgi

An invitation to IMCNE CMC members — This section is dedicated to you. If you have commentary you'd like to share, here is a forum for you. Send your commentary to our Editor, Ethel Cook, for consideration. Email Ethel at , Subject: CMC Commentary.

Member Feature Article

We had no submission this month for an article. Have you got one you'd like to see in this space? If so, contact our editor Ethel Cook at .

Breakfast Brainstorms Calendar
Free to IMCNE members and affiliates, $10 for nonmembers

Monday, March 1, 2004
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Sheraton Wayfarer Restaurant, Bedford, NH

Monday, March 8, 2004
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Rebecca's Café, Burlington, MA

Want to host a Breakfast Brainstorm in your area? Contact for details.

Strategic Partner Events — Check out our Calendar of Strategic Partner and Other Events on our web site for more information on events of interest. Click www.imcne.org/spcalendar.html, then click on the appropriate link for detailed information that could save you money.

Book Reviews Solicited

Read any good books lately? Book reviews of up to 150 words are needed monthly. Business books and those you found helpful from other genres are of special interest. Email Ethel Cook at , Subject: IMCNE book review