BU 659

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of management consultancy practices in a global context. It begins by exploring the fundamentals of project management and the importance of clearly defined team roles and responsibilities in achieving client objectives. Students will develop skills in stakeholder management, learning how to engage and influence key decision-makers across diverse organisational settings. The course also delves into talent management practices, highlighting strategies to attract, retain, and develop high-performing individuals within consulting teams. A focus on dynamic performance measurement systems equips students to assess project outcomes effectively, while the study of control and communication mechanisms ensures clarity, accountability, and alignment throughout the consultancy process. Emphasis is placed on building effective client-consultant relationships, underpinned by trust and credibility. Finally, the course integrates principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, preparing students to deliver ethical and culturally competent consultancy services across global markets. <br>