Consulting Excellence
Welcome, internal and external consultants—yes, that means everyone!
If you need to build and sustain trust with others, solve problems, implement solutions, and be an influence on others, this resource repository will enable you to become more effective... AND have more FUN in the workplace!
Are you like many in the workplace today who are expected to "consult" and influence others informally without being given any FORMAL OR INFORMAL training in consulting? Perhaps you weren't aware that Consulting is an actual discipline, with rules, guidelines, organizing constructs and tools just like Information Technology, Medicine and other fields of endeavor.
If this describes you, be assured that you are not alone! But, don't stay there. Start now to build your skills as a true PROFESSIONAL on your own time, at your convenience, and when you have a real time issue over which you want to gain mastery.
Feel free to use the resources freely offered here and to contribute podcasts, articles, videos and other resources you have found valuable. Let's grow together and showcase the gifts and skills you have to share!
Now is the time to create your strategic advantage over others in the marketplace by up-skilling your CONSULTING EXPERTISE as you deliver your services to others. Let us partner with you to make that a reality!
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RESILIENCE: TIME TO CHANGE, YOU FIRST!
We all know that continuous, relentless change is a reality so why not get good at it? You don't have to love change to become an effective and resilient change master, but you do have to be willing to adopt new mindsets, try new things and learn from your experiences. Good news is "change mistakes" are rarely fatal and often very valuable learning opportunities. So, as long as you are going to have to change and keep changing why not take the lead and build your skills now?
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Resource Archive – In Progress (and always growing!)
Take a look at the graphic above entitled 5 Consulting Phases. We actually go through these phases each time we enter into a new work relationship or start a new project or engagement.
To get you started, here are some resources we recommend as foundational in each phase of the "Consulting Cycle." As you go through your own development journey, we hope you will find other valuable resources and that you will share them with us. Of course, we also hope you will let us know how you're doing and allow us to partner with you to empower your success. Enjoy the journey!
Let us know what else you might be looking for in support of each phase... We are thinking of offering some online LEARNING EXPERIENCES for greater upskilling and competency development. Dates to be published in August 2024 if there appears to be interest.
Consulting Phase One: Entry & Contracting
Self-Assessments
Trusted Advisor
Communication Styles
Videos/Podcasts
Recommended Reading
- Own Any Occasion--Erik Palmer
- Trusted Advisor--David Maister
- True Professionalism--David Maister
- The Consultant's Calling--Geoffrey Bellman
Consulting Phase Two: Discovery & Dialogue
Self-Assessments
Coming soon!
Videos/Podcasts
Recommended Reading
Coming soon!
Consulting Phase Three: Feedback & Decision to Act
Self-Assessments
Coming soon!
Videos/Podcasts
Recommended Reading
Links
- Captureplanning. Proposal writing
- Richard Branson On Taking Risks
Consulting Phase Four: Engagement & Implementation
Self-Assessments
Videos/Podcasts
Coming soon!
Recommended Reading
- Flawless Consulting--Peter Block
Consulting Phase Five: Extension, Recycle or Complete
Self-Assessments
Videos/Podcasts
Coming soon!
Recommended Reading
Coming soon!
Links
Coming soon!
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