Chapter 6

Consulting Dangers, Pitfalls, and Traps

If there were such a thing as the “Professional Joke Olympics,” lawyers would win gold and consultants would win silver. Why is consulting the #2 most jibed-at profession? Because of the many dangers, pitfalls, and traps that clients can fall victim to. However, with some forethought, preparation, and goodwill, you can avoid or work through many of these potential dangers. In this chapter, we’ll look at how to avoid making mistakes when using a consultant.

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