Often, when explaining what it is I do for a living being a business management consultant, I get to answer why companies hire consultants in the first place. As much as I don’t like hearing the question does make sense. At first glance, it puzzles many. Why don’t companies simply solve their own problems? Whether it is a cost reduction effort or a new market entry, there are many reasons companies need consultants (and why I

Each year management consultants in the US receive more than $2 billion for their services. A lot of money pays for impractical data poorly implemented recommendations. To reduce waste, customers need a better understanding of what management consultants can achieve. They need to ask more from such advisers, who in turn must learn to satisfy their expanded expectations. When there is clarity about the goal, both sides are more likely to deal with the commitment process

Management consultants help businesses improve their performance and grow by solving problems and finding new and better ways of doing things. It’s not just in the private sector either – many firms work with public sector organizations to help develop their services and, where necessary, reduce costs and make savings. – (UCSF) University of California, San Frisco Role of a consultant The consultant’s primary role is to assist your organization with certain areas of your work