Communication for Consultants

From the moment of their first client engagement, consultants in all fields face communication opportunities and challenges.

No matter what their focus may be-professional services, accounting, technology, operations, human resources, manufacturing, or marketing-consultants drive change.

That change, from its initial definition through its development and deployment, must be precisely communicated to a variety of audiences and through a variety of mediums.

Most business communication books do a good job leading professional writers and presenters through the basics of audience, organization, formatting, and mechanics.

But, only few focus on a specific business role, such as that of a consultant, and give guidance for communicating during all stages of a project.

From the pre-engagement process, to the actual engagement, to the post-engagement follow-up, consultants are challenged by the variety of audiences whose roles continually shift throughout a project.

This book guides a current or would-be consultant through the various phases of a typical engagement and gives practical advice and direction on written and oral communication throughout a project.

Current and future consultants in all fields will gain specific knowledge about writing and presenting to a variety of audiences including clients, team members, managers, and executives.