http://www.deep-vision.co.uk/blog/2009/10/02/to-all-you-business-owners-%e2%80%93-what-are-these-business-consultants-all-about-and-why-engage-one/ Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:24:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://www.deep-vision.co.uk/blog/2009/10/02/to-all-you-business-owners-%e2%80%93-what-are-these-business-consultants-all-about-and-why-engage-one/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Tunny Griffiths Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:33:40 +0000 http://www.deep-vision.co.uk/blog/2009/10/02/to-all-you-business-owners-%e2%80%93-what-are-these-business-consultants-all-about-and-why-engage-one/#comment-9 Dear Andy, I forgot, anyone who walked into our unit without any experience in our specialised field and tried to inspect us was laughed at and very much resented Dear Andy,
I forgot, anyone who walked into our unit without any experience in our specialised field and tried to inspect us was laughed at and very much resented

]]> http://www.deep-vision.co.uk/blog/2009/10/02/to-all-you-business-owners-%e2%80%93-what-are-these-business-consultants-all-about-and-why-engage-one/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Tunny Griffiths Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:28:26 +0000 http://www.deep-vision.co.uk/blog/2009/10/02/to-all-you-business-owners-%e2%80%93-what-are-these-business-consultants-all-about-and-why-engage-one/#comment-8 Dear Andy, well done on your first blog. I have no experience in the business field and wouldnt want to think about giving you any detail or advice about consultation. The nearest experience I have had to consultation is with those wonderful people from OFSTED. Some were very good, were unobtrusive, had empathy with what we were trying to do and were aware of the problems I had to deal with. Others were noisy, condescending and had little empathy or understanding of what I faced everyday. This resulted in instant loss of respect, indignation and the thought that they were interfering and obstructing what I was trying to do. It was very hard for me to be honest and open with these and the whole relationship was based on mistrust. Those who knew their stuff and had understanding had a great effect. You could be open, relaxed and honest with each other and these proved to be really helpful and an open exchange of views and opinions were forthcoming. Under these circumstances I found it to be a positive and enlightening experience. However a pompous, know it all was an horrendous experience and very difficult to deal with, the shutters tended to come down There were also people who were terrified of any outside intervention whether they were good at their job or otherwise. They just resented any outside interference and couldnt get to grips with anyone who came and looked at what they were doing ,and may have crticised them. They saw it as a negative experience before it started. When consulting you need to have knowledge, empathy and understanding, be able to listen and have the ability to suggest change in a constructive but firm manner. People may resent it, but if it is done ethically and honestly it will be appreciated in the long term and you will be able to slleep easy. As for cost and ability to pay, il leave that to the experts though the recession must be hitting many people hard. Dear Andy, well done on your first blog. I have no experience in the business field and wouldnt want to think about giving you any detail or advice about consultation. The nearest experience I have had to consultation is with those wonderful people from OFSTED. Some were very good, were unobtrusive, had empathy with what we were trying to do and were aware of the problems I had to deal with. Others were noisy, condescending and had little empathy or understanding of what I faced everyday. This resulted in instant loss of respect, indignation and the thought that they were interfering and obstructing what I was trying to do. It was very hard for me to be honest and open with these and the whole relationship was based on mistrust. Those who knew their stuff and had understanding had a great effect. You could be open, relaxed and honest with each other and these proved to be really helpful and an open exchange of views and opinions were forthcoming. Under these circumstances I found it to be a positive and enlightening experience. However a pompous, know it all was an horrendous experience and very difficult to deal with, the shutters tended to come down
There were also people who were terrified of any outside intervention whether they were good at their job or otherwise. They just resented any outside interference and couldnt get to grips with anyone who came and looked at what they were doing ,and may have crticised them. They saw it as a negative experience before it started.
When consulting you need to have knowledge, empathy and understanding, be able to listen and have the ability to suggest change in a constructive but firm manner. People may resent it, but if it is done ethically and honestly it will be appreciated in the long term and you will be able to slleep easy.
As for cost and ability to pay, il leave that to the experts though the recession must be hitting many people hard.

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