Make the Most of Your CMC Designation
Congratulations on earning your CMC Designation! As a Certified Management Consultant, you have attained the highest level of professional recognition while demonstrating your commitment to the consulting industry. You adhere to the ethical standards of the consulting profession and are willing to hold yourself accountable.
The CMC designation makes a powerful statement about the expertise you bring to the table, enhancing credibility in your field. Whether you are in the early stages of your career, or in the top tier of consultants in your industry or sector, there is always room to grow, learn, earn, and influence. Let’s make sure you are making the most of your CMC designation and your membership with CMC-Canada.
– COMMUNICATE YOUR CMC CREDENTIALS –
To be recognized as a CMC in your industry, you need to profile your designation to clients, colleagues, and the public.
Make sure you use all the ways and means available:
- Add the CMC suffix after your name on LinkedIn so you are searchable for your expertise and for being a CMC.
- Promote your accomplishment on LinkedIn and other social media channels. Tag CMC-Canada, your Certifying Institute and your firm for greater reach.
- Ensure your contact information, profile and credentials are up to date on the CMC-Canada member hub.
- Use the designation logo in your email signatures on the following materials: business cards, email, websites, and letterhead. You can view the proper usage of the logo in the Logo Usage Guidelines document, and access the designation logos in the formats you need on the CMC-Canada Member Hub, in the Advocacy Resources Forum.
- Your email signature is one of the easiest places to establish your credential. Insert the recommended email tag lines to share your designation and educate your network on its significance.
– DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF TO CLIENTS –
Management consultants who leverage their CMC status communicate their professional standing and commitment to clients and others.
Here are the key messages to set you apart in your client's mind:
- Individuals with the CMC designation are serious about the profession and have personally invested in their career.
- A CMC must comply with the CMC Uniform Code of Professional Conduct regarding standards of competence, objectivity and ethical practices established by the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Canada.
- The CMC is the client’s guarantee that, as a Certified Management Consultant, you have met a comprehensive competency profile that ensures you possess a high level of proficiency in nine areas of skill critical to effective management consulting. Should there be a breach of professional standards and ethics, clients have recourse through a complaint to their Institute.
- CMCs are required to commit to specified levels of professional development each year. This ensures they are well acquainted with the latest trends and best practices in Management Consulting.
- CMCs may have declared areas of expertise, but they are able to see across the whole business and understand cross-functional and stakeholder implications. They approach a client’s situation with an open mind and a deliberate process. They stand behind their professional values and choices.
– BUILD YOUR PRESENCE –
Increase Your Visibility as a Thought Leader
Your personal brand is enhanced when you provide your field or industry new thought and insight in aspects of your expertise. We all gain when a CMC is recognized as a leader in their field.
CMC-Canada can help you extend your reach to new markets, networks, and potential colleagues. There are opportunities for experienced practitioners to:
- Submit an idea for a workshop or presentation here;
- Submit a blog for publication
Content must be professionally presented, current, and of practical interest to client organizations and other practitioners. It should not be overtly sales-oriented. Good informative content is your best sales technique. Please provide content via email to membership@cmc-canada.ca
– LEARN, NETWORK, VOLUNTEER –
Learn through Continuous Professional Development
Continuing professional development is our obligation as CMCs. In this age of disruption, client needs change. We all need to stay sharp.
- Local Events: Discover professional development and networking events happening in your area. Stay informed and connected with your peers.
- Online Events: Enjoy access to to a wide range of online events from across the country. Learn from experts, no matter where you are.
Expand your knowledge and hone your skill-sets through continuing professional development. Explore the latest events and opportunities here.
Leverage the CMC Community
Need expertise on a project? Another CMC member can help you. Develop a network of CMCs you can call on – and let them know they can contact you when a project demands your expertise. There are many ways to network. Start with attending events and search LinkedIn in your area of interest putting CMC in the search field.
You are also now part of a worldwide community. The CMC designation is the ONLY international certification mark for the profession of management consulting. It is recognized in over 40 countries. You can sign up for the International Newsletter for CMCs connecting our global network of professional management consultants together.
Get Involved with the CMC-Canada Mentorship Program
If you were lucky enough to have someone who helped you along the way, then you know firsthand the value of relating to new practitioners and mentoring. Are you interested in passing on your knowledge and experience to the next generation, or are you new to the consulting industry and looking for a mentor?
Learn more about our Mentorship Program here.
– TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MEMBERS-ONLY SAVINGS –
New Member Benefits
We are thrilled to introduce our CMC-Canada Partners, providing you with substantial savings, access to resources, and helping to support you in your professional lives! Visit our Affinity Partners page to learn more.
Other Benefits
US Entry for Management Consultants: There are two categories under which CMC-Canada members may temporarily work in the U.S. in their professional capacities: Business Visitors or the TN Visa.
Management Advisory Service (MAS) Program: Apply to be one of the CMCs who help CMC-Canada provide Management Advisory Service (MAS) to eligible small and medium size technology enterprises to access up to 40 hours of business management advice. The program is administered by CMC-Canada and funded federally by NRC-IRAP.
