An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Consulting Skills Training: Strategic & Operational Value Creation
The rapid pace of change in the 21st century means that consulting skills are no longer a niche competency – they're a fundamental requirement for career advancement. Whether you're aiming for senior management or a specialized career as an internal consultant or external consultant, investing in these advanced managerial capabilities is key to long-term success.
This KC Academy training understands the evolving demands of the modern workplace. We'll contextualize the exciting challenges and significant rewards of integrating high-level consulting skills into your professional profile. You'll gain a clear understanding of the specific characteristics that define top-level consulting and a practical guide to developing this increasingly important skill set to achieve your ambitious career goals.
This intensive course will equip you to:
At the end of this training course, you will learn to:
This 5-day intensive course is designed to immerse participants in the world of consulting through a dynamic and highly interactive learning experience. The methodology is structured to move beyond theoretical knowledge, focusing on the practical application of consulting skills and techniques. The core philosophy is to 'learn by doing,' enabling participants to develop competence and confidence through active engagement.
Following the completion of this training course, organizations can expect:
Following their attendance on this course, delegates will benefit from:
This course is ideal for individuals who want to go beyond theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience in the world of consulting. It is designed for those who want to develop competence and confidence in applying consulting skills and techniques through active, hands-on learning, including:
Project managers looking to enhance their skills in stakeholder management and problem-solving.
Subject matter expert transitioning into an internal consulting role within their organization.
Specialists in business strategy and strategic planning
Day 1: Foundations of High-Impact Consulting
Introduction to consulting, ethics, and key attributes.
Understanding client needs, expectations, and stakeholders.
Effective communication and active listening.
Problem definition, structuring, and hypothesis development.
Introduction to project management for consultants.
Day 2: Mastering the Consulting Toolkit
Strategic analysis frameworks (SWOT, Porter's Five Forces).
Data collection, analysis, and visualization.
Developing solutions and recommendations.
Cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessment.
Individual exercise: Developing recommendations.
Day 3: Driving Change and Delivering Results
Understanding organizational change and the consultant's role.
Change management models (Kotter, Lewin, ADKAR).
Stakeholder engagement and communication.
Building consensus and overcoming resistance.
Group project: Change management plan.
Day 4: Communicating for Impact
Effective business communication principles.
Persuasive communication techniques.
Crafting compelling written communication.
Structuring and delivering effective presentations.
Presentation practice and feedback.
Day 5: Implementing and Sustaining Success
Implementation planning and execution.
Strategies for ensuring sustainability.
Developing metrics and KPIs for success.
Panel discussion and course conclusion.
On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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