Publisher's Synopsis
Discover these secrets and learn the best way to select and work with the perfect consultant who can deliver HUGE profits and long-term ROI for you! When business leaders are dissatisfied with their results, they get help from? a consultant. You could benefit from consulting support if you meet any of these criteria. You, or your team, are: - in crisis mode, or concerned about your company's current performance; - unable to see your company's long-term success and viability; - overwhelmed, frustrated, or stressed out; - failing to deliver the results you are held ?accountable to hit; - plagued by problems and big challenges you are unable to solve; or - unsure how to move to your company to the next level or achieve your goals. ?The thing is, not all consultants are created equal. This tell-all book makes the process of picking ?the right consultant easy for you-so you can experience confidence and peace of mind that you have selected the perfect consultant to guide you to achieve great results, and for your company to thrive. There are four sections to this book. In Section I, "Everything You Need to Know About Consulting," you will learn about the consulting industry, the types of consulting companies, the backgrounds that consultants have, and various consulting engagement models. In Section II, "How To Work With a Consultant," you will learn literally everything you need to know about selecting a consultant, and then tips and secrets to maximize your return on investment when you engage the consultant. In Section III, "Common Business Needs for Consulting Support," you will learn how to think about your specific problems within your company and how to use a consultant on these specific problems. These areas include strategy development and strategy execution, leadership, culture shifting, implementing lean principles and day-to-day process improvement, team work, organization structure, problem solving, IT systems, and the Shingo Prize and other programs to award your business transformation. In Section IV, "The Answer to Your Biggest Question: What Actions Do I Need to Take to Ensure I Hire the Right Consultant," you will learn the steps to hiring your consulting partner, and also a business transformation framework to guide you. This author of this book, Pete Winiarski, has had decades of experience both as a company leader who hired and worked with consultants, and as a consultant for Fortune 500 businesses, small businesses, and everything in between. He has consulting experience with McKinsey and Company, one of the top strategy consulting firms in the world, with George Group, a mid-sized firm, and with his own consulting firm, Win Enterprises. He also mentors consultants to grow their consulting businesses through delivering high value work with high integrity. Clearly, he knows a lot about consulting and shares his insights with you in this book. Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Consultant was written because there is such a wide range of consulting skill levels, approaches, and fees, and it's easy to get confused and make choices that, frankly, are not the best for your company. Use this book as a guide to help you pick the right consultant so you can achieve the financial and operational results you want for your business. You will get peace of mind and enjoy a huge return on investment with the right consultant.
