Consulting Skills Training: Accomplish Objectives
The Accomplish Objectives module provides a framework for effective execution of project activities based on a common understanding of the process and skills necessary. Participants will gain an understanding of the steps required to ensure project success, and will often see immediate improvement in both productivity and collaboration skills. By working together to complete the training, your team will have the opportunity to tailor the material to their own circumstances, which creates an instant accountability network to provide ongoing support as they incorporate these concepts into their daily working routine.
This module contains one case study and six activities that provide a framework for effective execution, which is the centerpiece of the bottom layer of The Consulting Skills Pyramid. Accomplishing objectives is the first and most visible element of a consulting team’s performance. The 90-minute self-paced session is ideal for groups of four to six team members and includes:
- Pre-Briefing to introduce the concept of workmap-based collaborative learning and ensure that all participants understand what is expected of them. This type of training is enhanced by active participation from all students.
- Project Cycle definition including standard phases and the Deliverables and Key Skills required to complete each phase.
- Task Execution Cycle, which includes a detailed, consultative process for completing tasks efficiently and effectively and a Symptom-Diagnosis exercise which teaches the consequences of skipping key steps when getting things done.
- Collaboration Cycle, which teaches the key elements of consultative collaboration combined with a Symptom-Diagnosis exercise which teaches the consequences of skipping key steps when working as a team.
- Debriefing to review lessons learned, reinforce core concepts and encourage participants to incorporate the lessons learned into their daily routine.
The Accomplish Objectives module is designed for 4-6 people to work together to complete several exercises. Each kit includes one poster-size workmap, case study game pieces, handout packets for each participant to keep and the Training Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for each of the training exercises and discussion questions to facilitate group learning. Participants apply their varied backgrounds and experiences to reinforce learning as the training progresses.
Prerequisites: None
Time: 1.5 hours
