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Quintessential Guide to Using Consultants

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It seems like there are literally thousands of books available on how to BE a consultant, but this is the first one I've come across that actually tells someone how to effectively USE a consultant to improve your business - and its about time someone wrote such an essential text.

I have used consultants several times over a twenty year corporate career and have found that their styles, abilities and contributions have varied greatly. But the one thing I was always missing was a guidebook to tell me how to get the most out of the time and money I was investing in these outside service providers. So, when I received this latest book I found myself saying again and again how much I wish I could have had it as a key reference manual during those past engagements with the consulting profession.

David Zahn - who seems to fast becoming the "consultant's consultant" with two books out this year alone - has written an engaging tome that talks about how to direct consultants more effectively, and how to be sure you are getting their best efforts on your behalf. It actually is a very quick and "easy" read, and I found myself smiling as Mr. Zahn recounted anecdotes of his many years as a consultant - and of his many stories of tales from the consultant's perspective.

I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who uses consultants - or who is contemplating using an outsider to help assist their firm. Mr. Zahn has definitely lifted the curtain about what goes on on the other side of the equation, and his advice and recommendations are worth many times the cost of the book itself.

One of the best business books I've EVER read...and I've read dozens and dozens of them over the years.....

Mr. Zahn evidently knows what he is talking about. I've used his techniques while in business and have found them very effective. I highly recommend this book.