By means of teamwork in small groups students are challenged with various business cases in order to practice the integration of their specialist knowledge, presentation and communication skills and develop their consulting skills.

Objectives

Rather than technical skills and specialist knowledge, that you acquired in your studies, this course will focus on consulting skills. Just like technical skills, interpersonal communication skills are necessary to become an effective consultant.

Students will learn to make a real difference when consulting and dealing with management, by developing their capacities in building relationships and enhancing their interpersonal, as well as professional communication skills.

Structure

The course is structured in four parts following the

Part 1: Entry and Contracting

Part 2: Discovery and Dialogue

Part 3: Analysis and Decision to Act

Part 4: Engagement and Implementation

Examination

Students are assessed individually by means of an assignment

Practical details

Literature

Flawless Consulting   Peter Block, 2011, Wiley, ISBN 9780470620748