Skills framework for consultants

The skills framework consists of 8 categories, each containing 5 skill descriptors

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1 - Business analysis

Analysing, modeling and improving the processes and systems within an organisation.

2 - Business and financial management

The skills needed to run a small consulting business, or projects or business units within a larger organisation.

3 - Communication

Ensuring you hear and understand your clients, whilst getting your own message across clearly.

4 - Data analysis

Analysing, modelling and presenting data to help organisations make effective decisions.

5 - Networking

Building strong, effective connections within and across organisational and domain boundaries.

6 - Projects and programme management

Initiating and running projects to meet organisational needs, within budget, time and quality constraints.

7 - Sales and marketing

Selling your own services, and those of your customers through long term relationships and clear messaging.

8 - Tools

Finding and using the right tools for your consulting practice.