ROLE OF CONSULTANT

Question 1

involved in the planning, implementation and education of businesses.

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Business Consultant

Question 2

expert in a particular field

Answer 2

Consultant

Question 3

professional who analyzes business, creates solutions to problems, and helps business develop efficient plans for meeting their goals

Answer 3

business consultant

Question 4

have a strong willingness to learn, not afraid to challenge ideas

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team players

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able to relate to the client whilst maintaining professionalism

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professional

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ability to instill change

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influencers

Question 7

the core of what consultants do

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analytical problem solvers

Question 8

able to deliver measurable results in the shortest amount of time

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driven and productive

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seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities, and are constantly delivering results

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take initiative

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like to continually challenge the status quo

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infinitely curious

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can tie the big picture back, the solutions they provide are practical today yet relevant tomorrow

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balance strategy and tactics

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able to manage their emotions, and ensure anxiety does not hinder performance

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low neuroticism

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digest large amounts of information, make quick decisions, and disseminate clear communications to their team and client

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quick, organized thinkers

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help solve problems and offer companies unbiased advice and expertise

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business consultant

Question 15

work in education industry to consult on a variety of topics in early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education

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education consultant

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improve the efficiencies of a medical or healthcare-related organizations

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healthcare consultant

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provide technical guidance to clients by finding and analyzing security threats, analyzing code, improving the efficiency of systems, and generally helping a business

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IT consultant

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provides guidance to an organization’s leadership, often c-suite level executives

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management consultant

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steps to become a business consultant:

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1. attend college
2. gain experience with an internship
3. become certified
4. develop important consulting skills
5. apply for open business consultant positions.

Question 20

true or false. consultants are independent and provide an objective view on dilemma’s and solution

Answer 20

true

Question 21

true or false. external consultants are more susceptible to internal politics and/or sensitive situations

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false

Question 22

hiring consultants may in certain areas be cheaper than retaining the expertise in-house

Answer 22

true

Question 23

when firms find themselves short in capacity for project/positions consultants can’t backfill

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false

Question 24

consultants can easier do the ‘dirty work’

Answer 24

true

Question 25

true or false. A seasoned consultant can often devote time and expertise to a project that staff employees just don’t have.

Answer 25

true