I have enjoyed being involved with The Beech Consultancy as a client/programme participant, and would be interested in knowing whether I might make a good consultant?
Our View: We are happy to say that many people become really engaged with the type of work we do, and appreciate the values and approach we use in our relationships with clients. We are also flattered that this inspires some people to consider their own potential career options. Our suggestion would be to initially consider yourself as an ‘internal consultant’ within your organisation. Given that context, where could you add value to your business? How effective are you at influencing? To what degree do you seek to understand the viewpoint and priorities of others? How effectively do you offer supportive challenge and questioning? How skilful are you at non-directive coaching? You are probably in the best position you can be to challenge your own capability in these areas, to seek feedback about your consultancy capabilities, to develop your skills, and to try out new approaches. The result could be that, over time, you recognise the contribution you can make to your existing organisat
