Research Paper on:
The Role of the Consultant

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shows how the role of a consultant in multifaceted. Using the example of aiding a telecommunications company the paper shows how a consultant uses theoretical knowledge as well as experience  to develop a logical approach. In this paper the approach of the consultant is to use well established tools such as the SWOT and TEST analyses to establish the current  and potential of the current position and then develop a strategy. The paper then shows how with the development of a strategy the mentor approach can be of great value  to the telecommunications company. 1. Introduction The role of a consultant can be broad ranging and diverse. This report is written with the aim of explaining the way a  consultant working for a telecommunications company and focuses on the consultant, what they do and the way they work. The report will includes the factors which lead the consultant to  work with the company, the models and methodologies they use to identify the current position of the company and their future needs and then at the way solutions are formulated  and recommendations are made. 2. Content and Procedures The paper will loo at how the consultant undertakes these tasks, the main procedure is that of self analysis and consideration of  the tool used. The paper will start by looking at the tools used to analysis the current position of the company and look at the theory and tools used at  this stage. The observations are made from self observation and also reflection on how and why that process is used. With the understanding of the analysis the paper will  then look at the way in which solutions are considered and presented and the method used to help the company achieve its goals. 3. The Analysis Analysing the companies current