A retiring consultant’s advice on consultants
How to manage the snake-oil salesmen
DEAR Robin, I was delighted when you commissioned me to prepare this report for you after our discussion at the club. As a newly appointed chief executive at a Fortune 500 company, a thrilling yet perilous adventure awaits you. I commend your wisdom in choosing to hire a management consultant to guide you on your way.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “Lifting the veil”
Business August 19th 2023
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