Consulting Fundamentals Training Section 6 – Abilities
On this course module, learn all about how consultants can develop soft skills to compliment their expert skills. Communication, Problem Solving, Self Management and Collaboration skills are the skills that all consultants need to continually develop.
This Training Material is based on material from my first book, “The Consultant’s Playbook”. Find out more here.
Video 1 Introduction to Abilities
This video introduces the four broad categories of skills in the module; communication, problem-solving, self-management, and collaboration.
Video 2 Listening and Speaking
This video covers how to listen and when it’s your turn, how to speak.
Video 3 Writing
This video covers some basic techniques and rules to improve your writing.
Video 4 Preparing to Present
This video covers how to get ready for and create important presentations.
Video 5 Delivering Presentations
This video covers delivering structured effective presentations in your role as a consultant.
Video 6 Communication Styles
This video covers how people communicate in different ways and how to adapt your style to make them more comfortable.
Video 7 Thinking Types
This video covers varied thinking types that consultants will use to analyse problems and build solutions.
Video 8 Problem Reframing
This video covers how to reframe problems so that you can broaden the range of possible solutions.
Video 9 Adaptability and Setting Boundaries
This video covers when to adapt to changing requirements and when to set boundaries.
Video 10 Resilience
This video covers simple techniques so help reduce stress and increase resilience.
Video 11 Teamwork
This video covers how to affirm teamwork in everyday settings
Video 12 Collaboration
This video covers collaboration techniques needed with clients and colleagues.
Video 13 Influence
This video covers how the concepts of leverage and influence can increase consultant effectiveness.