Everything you need to know about building a successful,
world-class consulting practice
Whether you are a veteran consultant or new to the industry,
an entrepreneur or the principal of a small firm, The Consulting
Bible tells you absolutely everything you need to know to create
and expand a seven-figure independent or boutique consulting
practice. Expert author Alan Weiss, who coaches consultants
globally and has written more books on solo consulting than anyone
in history, shares his expertise comprehensively.
Learn and appreciate the origins and evolution of the
consulting profession
Launch your practice or firm and propel it to top
performance
Implement your consulting strategies in public and private
organizations, large or small, global or domestic
Select from the widest variety of consulting methodologies
Achieve lasting success in your professional career and
personal goals
The author is recognized as "one of the most highly regarded
independent consultants in America" by the New York Post and "a
worldwide expert in executive education" by Success Magazine
Whether you''re just starting out or looking for the latest
trends in modern practice, The Consulting Bible gives you an
unparalleled toolset to build a thriving consultancy.
關於作者:
Alan Weiss, PhD, is recognized as "one of the most highly
regarded independent consultants in America" by the New York Post
and a "worldwide expert in executive education" by Success
magazine. His firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted
clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, and over
500 other leading organizations. He is also the bestselling author
of Million Dollar Consulting and forty other books.
目錄:
Introduction.
Section I Genesis: Consulting as a Profession.
Chapter 1. Origins and Evolution: From Whence We Came.
Chapter 2. Creation: How to Establish and Improve Your Firm’s
Presence.
Chapter 3. Philosophy: What You Believe Will Inform How You
Act.
Section II Exodus: Consulting as a Business.
Chapter 4. The Journey: How to Market Your Value Rapidly and
Profitably.
Chapter 5. Presence: How to Be an Authority and Expert.
Chapter 6. Celebrity: How to be the Authority and Expert.
Section III Deuteronomy: Consulting Methodology.
Chapter 7. The Perfect Proposal: How to Write a Proposal That’s
Accepted Every Time.
Chapter 8. Implementation: Magic Formula: Rapid Results with Low
Labor Intensity.
Chapter 9. Disengaging: It’s Been Nice, but I Really Must Be
Going.
Section IV Acts of the Apostles: Implementing Consulting
Methodologies.
Chapter 10. Interpersonal Methodologies: People First.
Chapter 11. Teams and Groups: No One Is an Island.
Chapter 12. Organization Development: All the King’s Horses, and
All the King’s Men . . .
Section V Proverbs: Consulting Success.
Chapter 13. Ethics of the Business: What’s Legal Isn’t Always
Ethical.
Chapter 14. Exit Strategies: Nothing Is Forever.
Chapter 15. Payback and Reinvestment: We Build Our Houses and
Then They Build Us.
Physical Appendix.
Virtual Appendix.
About the Author.
Index.