Publisher's Synopsis
What professional skills are needed for doing consulting work? How should one go about negotiating projects, formalizing agreements and making presentations to potential clients? With contributions from leading figures in programme evaluation, industrial psychology and organizational consultancy, this volume will provide readers with the competencies needed for effective consultation. The book covers topics such as: the importance of multiculturalism for independent consulting; successful ways to combine multiple professional roles; how to collect data and do analyses in an applied context; and how to do presentations and use graphical displays.
