ADD ADVICE TO FAVStrategic consultant
Strategic consultants work alone or within a firm to help an organisation improve its performance.
What strategic consultants do
- specify an organisation’s objectives, develop policies and plans to achieve these objectives, and allocate resources to implement the plans
- carry out an internal and external situation analysis
- establish a chain of command or an alternative structure
- assign responsibility for specific tasks or processes to individuals or teams
- monitor results, evaluate the efficiency of the process and make adjustments as necessary.
Key skills for strategic consultants
- strong marketing skills and knowledge
- excellent communication skills
- prior experience of developing strategies
- high levels of literacy and numeracy
- strong analytical skills
- ability to work under pressure
- business acumen
- ability to build professional relationships.
Training to be a strategic consultant
This is a competitive area, so high levels of academic achievement are essential. Training is on the job and may involve studying for examinations.
Salaries for strategic consultants
Starting salaries range from £30,000 upwards.
