Tag: management consulting diagnostics

  • What consultants look for in the first week

    What consultants look for in the first week

    In the first week of an engagement, consultants are not trying to solve the problem. They are trying to understand what kind of problem they are dealing with. The primary objective is orientation, not analysis. Experienced consultants know that early misdiagnosis leads to weeks of wasted effort. The initial focus is on clarity and coherence.…