A consultative approach to problem solving is a powerful skillset that can be used by any professional in their work. The development of knowledge and skills pertaining to consultancy and consultancy processes enables graduates to work more effectively with colleagues, external consultants and/or to develop careers in the global consultancy industry. This module uses a mixture of lectures and seminars to provide students with a critical understanding of consultancy and the role of research in effective consultancy. The completion of a Consultancy Project will provide students with first-hand experience of consulting, providing them an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills before entering the workplace.
The nature of consulting, the consulting process – key models and processes used by consultants
Key skills of consultants (communication, presentation, observation, problem solving, critical thinking, people skills, time management, objectivity and independence)
Facilitating change in organisations
Managing relationships with clients using the consulting cycle
Planning and managing a consultancy project (including effective time management)
Effective presentation (oral and written)
Research – Planning research, conducting primary research and analysing data
Consultancy and Research workshops will be provided to students. In addition, each student will be assigned a supervisor to provide guidance and support during the final semester. Students are expected to work independently from June to the submission of the project in August.
One semester delivery, students work with their supervisor over one semester (Jan-May) and independently from June to August.
Block delivery (Consultancy workshops) and online delivery (Research workshops)
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |