The Seven CS of Consulting: The Definitive Guide to the Consulting Process

Consulting has been my career for 20+ years, CSC, BearingPoint, Sapient, and my own firm for 7+ years. I love this book. Few people have so concisely captured the skills, techniques, general methodology, and approach related to our arcane art in the way Mr. Cope has. If I had to pass one book to a potential, mid-level, or even seasoned consultant to convey "how to", THIS would be it. A worthy, solid, "cookbook" for those who want to sharpen their skills or even start their own shop.

I have actually purchased a few copies of this book. This information is useful to new and experienced consultants alike. Mick provides insight to each phase of the process. It is also a useful tool if read in tandem with Peter Block's Flawless Consulting book.

Clearly stuctured in a good easy to remember mental model.Graphic,easy to read, with al least three ways to read it:/only graphis and tables,/specific tools to use the model and /the clearly explain text of theory and examples.Has good examples without distracting the reader,reinforcing the arguments.very good book.

Mick Cope has presented a comprehensive framework for business consulting in a coherent manner. The book contains a good mix of elegant approaches, lively analogies & practical tools. A key differentiator of 'The 7 Cs of Consulting' from other books in the market is its systematic look at the 'soft-side' of consulting, which can be easily overlooked.

Highly recommended. Consultants, including those first venturing into the business of helping solve other people's problems, should definitely read this book. It is an elegant, highly practical blueprint for approaching and solving other people's problems - which is what consulting is all about. Honed by years of experience and thoughtful observation, the book provides a comprehensive guide to making your consulting engagements successful. Even as a relatively seasoned consultant, I found challenging new information and approaches in this book. And the skills will likely translate well to virtually any consulting discipline or assignment. I know they work well in mine, health care.