Consulting category: 398 books

The traditional model of consulting places an emphasis on diagnosing a problem and finding a cure. But in today’s business world of globalized organizations, rapid knowledge proliferation, and the intertwining of economies, that approach is becoming less and less viable; problems are quickly redefined,...

Take control of the consulting process in any business environment with this simple proactive plan. Far too often business consultants fail to deliver the expected business value. But in any organization, whether in the public or private sector, the right type of consultant, if applied effectively to...

A recent survey by the Association of Management Consulting Firms found entry-level consultants earn an average of $65,000 annually while senior partners earn an average of more than $300,000 (including bonuses and profit sharing). Self-employed business consultants may earn $35 to $400 per hour depending...

Everything you ever wanted to know about consulting—a practical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs Seismic changes occurring in the workforce are leading to more and more people entering the world of contract, freelance, and contingency work. Rapid changes in demographics and advances in...

Consulting 101 provides you with 101 tips to optimize your professional performance and jump-start your consulting career for success in areas such as: - Client relationship management - Expectation Setting - Effective communication - How to sell consulting services - Successful career management techniques - How to handle difficult clients - Effective meeting facilitation

Praise for Nonprofit Consulting Essentials "The relationship between consulting and nonprofits has never been more important. Both theoretically sophisticated and practically useful, Cagney's research will be of great use to anyone interested in improving nonprofit institutions, deriving...

If you want to become a better consultant or are seeking to learn more about entering the consulting field, this guidebook offers the perfect starting point. Whether youre considering your options after college, looking to switch careers or already working at a consulting firm, youll find a trove...

So how do you break into management consulting? And what do you need to know in order to be successful early in your career? That’s where the Launch Your Consulting Career guide comes in; it is a step-by-step to guide answering these questions. This guide will also help you to: Identify the...

Consultants are called upon more and more to help implement needed organizational changes, fill gaps in workforce capabilities, and solve significant business problems. As the demand for consultants increases, it is critical that practitioners differentiate themselves and understand how they can be...

Visualization—in your own imagination, on the wall, and with media—supports any consultant who is learning to design and facilitate transformational change, leadership development, stakeholder involvement processes, and making sense of complex challenges. This book, from leaders in the field,...

The volume is based on the presentations and discussions from the Fifth European Conference on Management Consulting sponsored by the Management Consulting Division of the Academy of Management, which took place June, 2011 at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The conference theme Exploring...

In this gripping and colorful account of the American dream gone astray, Lewis Pinault provides the essential guidelines on how to get ahead and an enlightening perspective on the brutal infighting that can engulf even the most civilized consulting firm. This stunning exposé of some of the most prestigious...

A consulting career offers unrivalled freedom and flexibility. Proliferated by the mindset of alliance rather than employment which has gripped the corporate world, it has become an increasingly desired occupation for most professionals. Today more than ever, corporates are aware of the benefits consulting...

Most consultants are content to solve problems. Extraordinary consultants alter the culture of the client organization itself, changing the way the organization operates. Keith Merron shows that the most powerful tool for making a real difference is the consultant's inner stance--the attitudes, assumptions,...