{"product_id":"maximizing-the-value-of-consulting-9781118923405","title":"Maximizing the Value of Consulting","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406947656023,"sku":"9781118923405","price":36.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118923405.jpg?v=1730497656","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/maximizing-the-value-of-consulting-9781118923405","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}