Management Consultants

What the job involves

• Assists and encourages the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organisations' resources
• Discusses business and organisational shortcomings with clients
• Analyses and evaluates current systems and structures
• Discusses current systems with staff and observes systems at all levels of organisation
• Directs clients towards more efficient organisation and develops solutions to organisational problems
• Undertakes and reviews work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures
• Records and analyses organisations' work flow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions
• Prepares and recommends proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organisational problems
• Assists in implementing approved recommendations, issues revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation
• Reviews operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards

Key values of workers in Management Consultants

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Management Consultants

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.