Email: Book recommendations for an aspiring business consultant? (UK)
At one point, I wanted to be a management consultant, as well. Interviewed, had a chance, chose telecoms. When contemplating a shift to the world of consultancy, these books build a basic foundation knowledge, assess fit, identify niche, gain practical skills, learn effective frameworks.
The McKinsey Way
Ethan Rasiel offers an insider’s look at renowned consulting firm. Practical advice for succeeding in intense environment’s. Mckinsey’s hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving. Classic Mckinsey models – Frameworks. Insights into process of forming teams, interviews, research, managing organisational complexity. 9 Box Mckinsey.
Flawless Consulting
Peter Block’s approach to consulting highlight’s importance of developing, maintaining authentic clients. Encourages consultants to be inquisitive, ask curious questions to discover strengths, unique values for clients. Clear, step-by-step outline of consulting.
Linchpin
A key to success is carving out a niche fuelled by differentiated expertise. Seth Godin guides to see work as an art, an endeavour to pursue with passion, purpose, unique vision. Inspiring.
The Back of the Napkin
We encounter times when solutions to challenges seem elusive. Dan Roam wants us to pick a pen, paper, draw. Power of visual thinking to solve complexities, clear communication of ideas. Pictures, visualisations stimulate new ways of thinking.
Consulting companies websites offer great information, as well. Hope this helps…