ROLE OF CONSULTANT Flashcards
involved in the planning, implementation and education of businesses.
Business Consultant
expert in a particular field
Consultant
professional who analyzes business, creates solutions to problems, and helps business develop efficient plans for meeting their goals
business consultant
have a strong willingness to learn, not afraid to challenge ideas
team players
able to relate to the client whilst maintaining professionalism
professional
ability to instill change
influencers
the core of what consultants do
analytical problem solvers
able to deliver measurable results in the shortest amount of time
driven and productive
seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities, and are constantly delivering results
take initiative
like to continually challenge the status quo
infinitely curious
can tie the big picture back, the solutions they provide are practical today yet relevant tomorrow
balance strategy and tactics
able to manage their emotions, and ensure anxiety does not hinder performance
low neuroticism
digest large amounts of information, make quick decisions, and disseminate clear communications to their team and client
quick, organized thinkers
help solve problems and offer companies unbiased advice and expertise
business consultant
work in education industry to consult on a variety of topics in early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education
education consultant
improve the efficiencies of a medical or healthcare-related organizations
healthcare consultant
provide technical guidance to clients by finding and analyzing security threats, analyzing code, improving the efficiency of systems, and generally helping a business
IT consultant
provides guidance to an organization’s leadership, often c-suite level executives
management consultant
steps to become a business consultant:
- attend college
- gain experience with an internship
- become certified
- develop important consulting skills
- apply for open business consultant positions.
true or false. consultants are independent and provide an objective view on dilemma’s and solution
true
true or false. external consultants are more susceptible to internal politics and/or sensitive situations
false
hiring consultants may in certain areas be cheaper than retaining the expertise in-house
true
when firms find themselves short in capacity for project/positions consultants can’t backfill
false
consultants can easier do the ‘dirty work’
true
true or false. A seasoned consultant can often devote time and expertise to a project that staff employees just don’t have.
true
