Conclusion
This explication of the fabric of consulting is designed not to be the end, or a completed picture, but rather a staging ground for more research and thinking about how to make consulting a stronger professional service. This is important as the industry grows around the world, consulting firms expand, more people make consulting a career choice, and pragmatic questions are raised about the degree of professionalism found among individual consultants. With this in mind, this chapter has examined some important lessons from our experience and pondered the future of our industry.
This book has articulated the journey of becoming a trusted consultant. That vision remains constant, but the path there can take many twists ...
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