Consulting basics

The purpose of this book is to help WLP practitioners take the first steps toward becoming an independent consultant. In this regard, it is a comprehensive and concise overview of both the mindset and the practical steps needed to begin this journey. The author has chosen a first-person approach to...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gendelman, Joel, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Alexandria, VA : Association for Talent Development [2010]
Edition:1st edition
Series:ASTD training basics series
Subjects:
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628899906719
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Content
  • About the Training Basics Series
  • Preface
  • 1 Is Consulting the Life for You?
  • 2 There Is Never a Good Time to Go Out on Your Own
  • 3 Consultants Are Treated Differently
  • 4 Landing That First Client: The First 90 Days
  • 5 Setting Up Your Practice
  • 6 Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Benefits and Challenges of Working at Home
  • 7 Selling Doesn't Have to Be a Dirty Word
  • 8 Develop an Effective Sales and Marketing Plan
  • 9 Develop Proposals That Sell
  • 10 Put It in Writing: Develop Fair Agreements
  • 11 Nobody Likes a Hog: Give a Little Back
  • Author Note
  • Appendix A: Additional Resources
  • Appendix B: Sample Project List
  • Appendix C: Sample Agreements
  • References
  • About the Author
  • Index
  • Back.