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A positive experience with a consultant.

F J Volpe

    Physician Executive
    |February 7, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Effective consulting requires client preplanning for successful outcomes. Proper preparation by the client, not just the consultant, ensures valuable results and client satisfaction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Management
    • Organizational Consulting

    Background:

    • Consulting services represent a significant industry, indicating inherent value.
    • The success of consulting engagements is not guaranteed and depends on multiple factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical role of client-side preparation in successful consulting.
    • To illustrate how preplanning by the client enhances consulting outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the consulting industry's success factors.
    • Case study illustrating the impact of client preplanning on a consulting project.

    Main Results:

    • Consulting success is significantly influenced by the client's preparatory actions.
    • Proactive client engagement in establishing conditions for consultation is key.

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  • A specific example demonstrated highly satisfactory results due to client preplanning.

    • Conclusions:

    • The value derived from consulting services is heavily dependent on client-driven preplanning.
    • Client-side groundwork is more crucial than the specific consultant chosen.
    • Thorough preparation by the client leads to mutually satisfying and successful consulting engagements.