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JUS-655 Topic 1: Being a Consultant Worksheet
Answer the following prompts in 100-200 words each. Cite at least one source for each response.
1) Research the roles consultants play in at least three different industries outside the justice field. Explain the roles of consultants in each industry as well as how they are similar and differ.
2) Using the same three industries you used in the first prompt, describe the qualifications consultants need to meet in order to work as consultants in those industries. Explain the qualifications they need to succeed and thrive in those industries as well.
3) Give an example of a project a consultant might take on in one of the industries you have researched. Why would an organization hire a consultant to assist with this project? How might a consultant bring leadership to this situation? Explain whether you feel a consultant brings enough value to such a project to merit their involvement and expense. Explain why.
4) Research a couple of the top consulting firms in the U.S. Explain what they focus on, who their typical clients are, and how their consulting model has evolved over time. Identify current trends you see in consulting and explain which trend you feel is most relevant or important for modern organizations. Explain why.
Answer the following prompts in 100-200 words each. Cite at least one source for each response.
1) Research the roles consultants play in at least three different industries outside the justice field. Explain the roles of consultants in each industry as well as how they are similar and differ.
2) Using the same three industries you used in the first prompt, describe the qualifications consultants need to meet in order to work as consultants in those industries. Explain the qualifications they need to succeed and thrive in those industries as well.
3) Give an example of a project a consultant might take on in one of the industries you have researched. Why would an organization hire a consultant to assist with this project? How might a consultant bring leadership to this situation? Explain whether you feel a consultant brings enough value to such a project to merit their involvement and expense. Explain why.
4) Research a couple of the top consulting firms in the U.S. Explain what they focus on, who their typical clients are, and how their consulting model has evolved over time. Identify current trends you see in consulting and explain which trend you feel is most relevant or important for modern organizations. Explain why.
