What is consulting?

Consulting, also known as management consulting, is a service in which experts help companies improve their business processes, strategies, and structures. Consultants offer expertise, analyze challenges, and develop solutions tailored to the individual needs of the company. The goal is to help companies work more efficiently, solve problems, and achieve long-term success. To this end, consultants empower companies to make better decisions and achieve sustainable success.

What are the challenges of consulting?

Consulting presents several challenges. A key difficulty lies in developing tailored solutions precisely aligned with each client's specific needs. Consultants must quickly grasp complex problems while simultaneously gaining client trust to successfully implement change. Furthermore, the rapid evolution of markets and technologies demands continuous professional development and adaptability from consultants to ensure they can consistently offer relevant and effective solutions.

What makes for successful consulting?

Successful consulting relies on a blend of in-depth expertise, precise analysis, and tailored solutions. An effective consultant begins with a thorough understanding of the client's unique needs and challenges, then develops clear, actionable recommendations. Equally essential is the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and collaborate closely with the client to ensure that solutions are both practical and sustainable. Furthermore, continuous adaptation to new developments and technologies is crucial for long-term success.

80 consulting tools and methods in one toolbox

Our consulting toolbox for PowerPoint offers a collection of professionally designed templates, methods, and tools specifically developed for consultants. With our new toolbox, you can create more efficient presentations, present complex concepts clearly and persuasively, and impress your clients with tailored solutions. Save time and improve the quality of your consulting projects with selected and readily applicable tools and methods for your consulting processes.

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• You will receive a comprehensive collection of consulting tools.
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This PowerPoint template contains:

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• Fundamentals of Consulting
• What is consulting?
• The consulting process
• The digitalization of consulting
• Initial contact & needs assessment
• Organizational chart
• Cultivated onion
• 7-S model
• Team Canvas
• 5 Whys Method
• Ishikawa diagram
• Stacey Matrix
• Jidoka Board
• Pain point analysis
• Kick-off meeting checklist
• Current state analysis &
• Data collection
• Stakeholder Map
• PESTEL analysis
• Porter's Five Forces
• Competitive benchmarking
• BCG matrix
• SWOT analysis
• VRIO analysis
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Value chain analysis
• Data collection plan
• Problem analysis &
• Goal definition
• Gap analysis
• FMEA
• Process flow analysis
• Force field analysis
• Risk matrix
• SMART goals
• OKR method
• Target tree
• Hoshin Kanri Matrix
• CLEAR goals
• Concept & Strategy Development
• Business Model Canvas
• Platform Business Model Canvas
• Ansoff Matrix
• Customer Journey Mapping
• Value Proposition Canvas
• Marketing mix
• Strategy Pyramid
• Scenario analysis
• Break-even analysis
• Strategy Map
• Implementation planning &
• accompaniment
• Gantt chart
• RACI matrix
• GRPI model
• Team roles according to Belbin
• Kanban
• Scrum
• Roadmap
• Event-driven process chain
• 5-15 Report
• Starfish Retrospective
• Transformation &
• Change Management
• Business Vision Framework
• Transformation Types Matrix
• Transformation Readiness Checklist
• Transformation Map
• Transformation Canvas
• Blue Ocean Strategy
• 7 Degrees of Freedom for Growth
• Lewin's 3-phase model
• Kotter's 8-step model
• Change Readiness Assessment
• Quality management & success evaluation
• 3M method
• DMAIC cycle
• Project status report
• Resource Management Plan
• Risk register
• Risk Canvas
• Team Health Check
• Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Outcome Map
• Balanced Scorecard
• Diploma &
• communication
• Project Completion Report
• Project Completion Checklist
• Post-Implementation Review
• Communication plan
• SPIKES model
• Executive Summary
• 360-degree feedback
• SOFT method
• Meeting minutes
• Thomas Kilmann conflict instrument