| Canned goods, dry goods, baking soda, spices, flour | | | | than surveys? |
| and sugar: These are the elements of a well-stocked | | | | 5. Advanced data analysis. Do you know how to talk |
| kitchen pantry. Although often taken for granted, these | | | | about statistical relationships between groups? |
| items ensure that at a moment's notice (e.g., | | | | 6. Training and workshop skills. Do you know how to |
| unexpected visitors or a late night craving) you will be | | | | design a well-aligned workshop? |
| able to whip up a delectable solution to any gastric | | | | 7. Effective public speaking. Do you have a repertoire |
| problem. | | | | of approaches for informative vs. persuasive |
| There are also essential items that must be in every | | | | speeches? |
| consultant's professional "pantry." Honestly assessing | | | | 8. Technology's impact on the workplace. Can you |
| what items (knowledge, skills, and abilities) are missing | | | | name 3 social media strategies for enhancing |
| in your pantry will enhance your practice and help you | | | | employee engagement? |
| grow your client list. | | | | 9. Motivating people. Do you know when intrinsic |
| 11 Essentials for the Consultant's Pantry: | | | | motivators are more effective than extrinsic |
| 1. Effective facilitation skills. Do you know how to | | | | motivators? |
| interrupt a CEO when she's blocking group progress? | | | | 10. Relationship maintenance. Do you know how to |
| 2. An understanding of diversity. Do you know the | | | | help managers overcome resistance and effectively |
| difference between social and cultural diversity? | | | | manage conflict? |
| 3. Conducting needs assessments. Are you sure that | | | | 11. Evaluation. How do you measure success and |
| you know what the problem is? | | | | evaluate your impact to attract new/potential clients? |
| 4. Data collection. When are focus groups more useful | | | | |