A management consultant helps a company improve aspects of business, such as productivity, management, and company image. The management consultant will identify current problems and potential risks and help the company to overcome them.

Proficiency with computers and mathematics is required, as much of the job involves doing research and analyzing data. The consultant may then create forecasts for the company’s outlook and find ways to measure the company’s performance. The consultant may create diagrams of the company’s various processes in order to generate solutions. Coherent reports should be made by the consultant. A lot of the job is usually done in an office, but it is necessary to attend meetings with managers of the company. Strong public speaking and presentation skills are needed. Coherent verbal and written communication skills are needed to carry out correspondence and to provide understandable presentations. The consultant may also work on the field with managers to better understand the operation of the company and to assess what challenges are being faced. A lot of the work is done with collaboration, but much of it is done independently. It is important to pay attention to deadlines and to stick within a budget.

Certification as a project management professional is often a requirement. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, such as business administration, is often essential. Previous experience being a manager in a related field is sometimes a necessity. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Management Consultant Tasks

• Develop, recommend and implement business improvements for companies.
• May include modeling, analysis and research for specific business design efforts.
• Train clients on business development processes.