This book is for anyone who wants to know what consulting is really like as a career, as a living, as a way of life. A successful consultant for many years, Geoffrey Bellman shows how to make the job rewarding--both financially and personally. The Consultant's Calling examines every aspect of the work, from the practical issues of managing time, clients, and money to such broader concerns as how to balance work with family life and how to remain honest with oneself. Both personal and pragmatic, this book is for all types of consultants, inside or outside organizations; for those who work with consultants; and for those who dream of becoming a consultant. A selection of the Executive Program Book Club For anyone who wants to know what consulting is really like as a career, as a living, as a way of life. This book shows you how to make consulting rewarding--both financially and personally. You'll learn about the practical issues of managing time, clients, money-as well as broader concerns, such as how to balance work with family life.
The Consultant's Calling covers: - The consultant as leader
- The work consultants do and how they do it
- The formula for a strong consultant-client partnership
- Making your way in the marketplace
