The Handbook of Management Consultancy

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This book has been written in response to the pressing need amongst management consultants for reliable expert guidance. Management consultants at all levels now have a definitive reference book that covers all aspects of their role, provides guidelines on best practice and contains expert contributions, helpful case studies and a complete overview of the industry. This fully updated second edition explores the principles behind the application of specialized management techniques to the consultancy process. It also seeks to promote an understanding of the dynamics of the client—consultant relationship. Comprehensive in its coverage and full of practical advice, techniques and useful information, it is structured in six key parts: management consultancy today and tomorrow the consulting process managing the business of management consultancy change management concepts and tools different fields of consulting activity.

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Philip Sadler was principal of from 1979-1990. He is the author of several books, including The Seamless Organization and Building Tomorrow‘s Company, both of which are published by Kogan Page. Table of Contents Management consultancy today and tomorrow Consultancy in a changing world Consultancy and the new economy The management consultancy industry Professionalism and ethics The consulting process The client-consultant relationship The entry phase Data collection and diagnosis Presenting advice and solutions Implementation Managing the business of management consultancy Consultancy marketing strategies and tactics Finance and control issues Managing human resources Change management Organizational change The role of the management consultant in the change management process Concepts and tools Strategy formulation models Techniques, methods and models of consulting The impact of IT on consultancy practice Different fields of consulting activity Small-and medium-sized firms Consulting in the public sector Large corporations Management consultancy for voluntary or organizations Consulting in social responsibility Global consulting The role of the internal consultant.