Chapter 2

Establishing the Relationship

Just as you cannot build a solid house without a foundation, you cannot build a solid consulting relationship without laying the foundation for it. Your preparation steps should include establishing roles and responsibilities (clearly and early on), and documenting the big-picture aims and the specific details of how the consulting relationship and the project itself is to unfold.

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