Ross Sanner of Think Growth Consulting discusses how consultants can adapt to the changes seen in the industry this year.

1. ADAPTING TO
2020 AS A
CONSULTANT
Ross Sanner

2. Management practices change frequently, and 2020 is another year that
requires strategic consultants to up their game. Think Growth Consulting has helped
businesses stay lean and agile in the face of a year unlike any other. We rely on
experience in dealing with crisis scenarios as well as an expertise in a number of
industry verticals to achieve strategic goals.
The consultancy industry is not based on academic performance but on project results.
Word of mouth goes around fast about the prowess of a strategic consultant if they are
or aren’t hitting ROI targets. Here are the top qualities that these professionals should
possess to keep up with today’s market standards.

3. BE THE INDUSTRY
AUTHORITY
Strategic consultants sell expertise that business
organizations can only get from them. These specialists
package skills and abilities that are critical to the target
clients. The capabilities allow consultants to position
themselves as providers of a unique service. For Think
Growth, this means not only possessing a thorough
knowledge of an industry, but of the ways industries
handle stress and unusual circumstances, a must in 2020.

4. PRACTICE
PERFECTION
Strategic consultants do not have room for error,
given the far-reaching consequences of the plans
that they help implement for a business. There is a
stiff competition of these specialists, and a client will
drop a non-performer and move on to the next
consultant. Strategic consultants should present
facts accurately and in an appealing approach to
boost clients’confidence.

5. CRITICAL AND
ANALYTICAL
THINKER
Strategic consultants examine every aspect of a problem. Analyzing
the whole situation and connecting it with other business areas
allows the specialist to offer the right feedback and solution. In
2020, consultants have to think critically before they blame the
pandemic. Businesses still have the potential to thrive, though they
must first give up on preconceptions of how their operations should
be conducted. Besides, they assess the problem without
preconceived ideas so that the situation’s interpretation is not
biased.

6. PROBLEM SOLVING
ABILITIES
It is all right to ask questions, but strategic consultants
should use the information to solve problems. These
professionals have to be resourceful and think on their
feet without jumping to a conclusion. They must do
proper research and do what it takes to understand the
problem. In the case of Think Growth’s approach to
strategic concerns, we endeavor to bring perspective
from both the for-profit and nonprofit spheres, adopting
the best approaches from both to meet goals.

7. BE FACTUAL
Consultants only get information from the insiders,
and much of the background information they have is
dependent on research and prior history with a
company. Being inquisitive and asking the right
questions are critical strategies for the success of a
project. Thus, consultants have to get facts and
counter-check with the relevant contacts within the
organization.

8. In 2020, organizations will require strategic
consultants to put them on a new track for
success. Explore Think Growth Consulting’s to
find out how we can meet your needs for this
year.
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