{"product_id":"maximizing-the-value-of-consulting-a-guide-for-internal-and-external-consultants-hardback-9781118923405","title":"Maximizing the Value of Consulting; A Guide for Internal and External Consultants (Hardback) 9781118923405","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMaximizing the Value of Consulting\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Guide for Internal and External Consultants\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJack J. Phillips (Author), William D. Trotter (Author), Patricia Pulliam Phillips (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118923405, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 July 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e544 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16.5 x 4.2 cm, 0.857 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvide organized, efficient, relevant consulting with lasting value\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaximizing the Value of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable, practical guide for managing, measuring, and delivering the results that make internal and external consulting a lasting value to clients and the company. Sponsored by the ROI Institute and the Association of Internal Management Consultants, this book provides a roadmap to relevance for consultants operating in the increasingly fast-paced, changing, dynamic environment. Readers will learn how to use resources properly and manage the investment efficiently, while truly connecting to the business, securing appropriate levels of commitment, and providing adequate levels of support. Detailed coverage includes guidance toward calculating the value of consulting in terms that executives understand, including business impact and ROI, and using the appropriate tools to show how things are working throughout the process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether organizations are using internal or external consultants, or both, consultants can provide better value to the company. Consultants are needed to provide advice, support, and insight into the processes undertaken to improve the business, and integrate the input of different functional units into a more streamlined strategy. This book is designed to help consultants provide the utmost value to clients by maximizing organization, efficiency, and ultimately, ROI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage for value with better organization and cost control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet objectives at multiple levels to deliver useful results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure implementation, impact, ROI, and intangibles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse final results to drive appropriate actions, creating lasting value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe skyrocketing need for internal and external consultants will continue, in almost every functional area ranging from HR and technology, to auditing and risk management. \u003ci\u003eMaximizing the Value of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e provides a manual for relevant, value-driven consulting, with world-renowned expert insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Role and Importance of Internal and External Consulting 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Organizing the Consulting Practice to Deliver Value 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Managing the Consulting Practice to Deliver Value 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Controlling Costs and Enhancing Value 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Utilizing the Consulting Scorecard for the Practice 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 A Logical Approach to Measure Impact and ROI for Projects 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Developing Powerful Objectives at Multiple Levels 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Aligning Projects to the Business 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Planning the Evaluation 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Methods of Data Collection 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Data Collection at All Four Levels 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Isolating the Effects of Consulting 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Converting Data to Money 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Tabulating Project Costs and Calculating ROI 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Reporting Results to Key Audiences 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Call to Action 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 489\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453367677208,"sku":"9781118923405","price":34.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118923405.jpg?v=1785283364","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/maximizing-the-value-of-consulting-a-guide-for-internal-and-external-consultants-hardback-9781118923405","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}