“Consultants” are an ugly word in many businesses. Armed with their methodologies and matrices they paint a perfect picture of a profitable growth, yet the results are more often than not disappointing. In the real world, successful strategy implementation is more about maintaining top management’s focus and discipline than simply knowing what to do and how to do it. James explains where managers can gain real benefit and huge value from a consultant, and the role of a “business” fitness trainer.
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