The Consultant's Handbook - 2nd Edition by Samir Parikh (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Good news. Consulting skills aren't just for consultants anymore!

This best-selling book reveals proven techniques to boost your career--from sharp problem-solving and persuasive arguments to high-performance meetings and ambitious projects.

Based on the experience of working with Fortune 500 companies in more than 50 countries this comprehensive handbook pinpoints the fundamental skills required to consult effectively, irrespective of your experience level.

Built around ten core themes it untangles the variables that increase the performance of projects, organizations and people. Providing proven techniques that the author has taught to some of the world's top executives, it's an ideal springboard for ambitious career professionals, MBA students and corporate leaders.

This new, second edition will equip you with:

• The tools to consult effectively towards clients and internal stakeholders
• The ability to maximize your credibility in a variety of situations
• The arguments required to launch new ideas and win the acceptance of others
• Techniques to handle people-related obstacles such resistance and political agendas
• A rich library of examples to guide you in the application of these methods

Embark on a journey to accelerate your career and differentiate yourself from others. Learn from a broad base of experience: What works well, what doesn't work well, and winning strategies that have evolved into best practices!

From the Back Cover

GOOD NEWS. CONSULTING SKILLS AREN'T JUST FOR CONSULTANTS ANYMORE!

If you're about to make your next career move, to a consultancy, a large corporation, or into life as an entrepreneur, you can brace yourself for an exciting journey.

However, it's the sharp analysis of problems, masterful communication skills, consistent delivery to challenging commitments and the capacity to drive successful change that will shape your competitive edge. In short, you'll need a well-developed set of consulting skills!

This book will help you apply consulting capabilities to create immediate leverage in your career.

This new, second edition provides:

• The tools to consult clients and internal stakeholders effectively
• Ways to maximize your credibility in a variety of situations
• The arguments needed to launch ideas and win support
• Techniques to handle resistance and political agendas
• A rich library of examples to guide you in applying these methods

Based on the experience of working with Fortune 500 companies in more than 50 countries this comprehensive handbook pinpoints the fundamental skills required to consult effectively, irrespective of your experience level.

About the Author

SAMIR PARIKH is a British-born management consultant with over 25 years of industry experience. He began his career with a large international consulting firm where he participated in global projects in the information technology, financial services and telecommunications industries.

In early 2000 Samir founded SPConsulting, a global management consulting firm based in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm partners with multinational Fortune 500 clients, helping them to excel in their own areas of specialization in highly competitive environments.

Samir and his team also deliver high-impact training workshops for organizations with high people development ambitions. Focused on the topics of consulting skills and the tactical use of storytelling they have provided a platform for accelerated learning across the globe.

For more information visit www.spconsulting.se