Phases of the management consulting process

Typically there are five phases to a management consulting job. Each can be subdivided as follows

The management consultancy process.

Entry
Initial contact with the client
Preliminary problem diagnosis
Assignment planning
Proposal to client
Consulting contract

Diagnosis
Fact finding
Fact analysis and synthesis
Problem examination

Action planning
Developing solutions
Evaluation alternatives
Presenting proposals
Implementation planning

Implementation
Assisting the client
Adjusting the proposals
Training

Termination
Evaluation of results
Final report writing
Settling commitments
Follow-up plans
Withdrawal (Lone Ranger rides into the sunset)

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