ICMCI ASIA PACIFIC HUB APRIL 2013 CONSULTANCY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

consultancy and development international www.cdiuk.org tonylavender@hotmai.com

CONSULTANCY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Tony Lavender RD MBA FCMI FIC CMC

International Management Consultant

UK ICMCI Trustee

ICMCI ASIA PACIFIC HUB APRIL 2013 CONSULTANCY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

consultancy and development international www.cdiuk.org tonylavender@hotmai.com

1. Objectives of the Session and some definitions 2. Some Mechanics of Education and Training 3. Possible Consultancy Education and Training 4. Typical Course Contents 5. Possible Topics for Discussion and Summary

1. INTRODUCTION AND LAYOUT OF THE SESSION

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The OBJECTIVE of the session is:

To provide an overview of Consultancy Education/Training,

using some personal examples and to suggest possible topics for discussion to share experiences and best practices. DEFINTION 1: EDUCATION ‘The process of teaching or learning in a school or college etc. or the knowledge you get from this. ‘PURE’

DEFINITION 2: TRAINING ‘The process of learning the skills you need to do job or activity’ ‘APPLIED

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE SESSION AND SOME DEFINITIONS

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3. ‘MECHANICS ‘ OF CONSULTANCY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1. Need to decide: WHO is to be trained? WHAT is to be taught? HOW is it to be delivered? WHERE is it to be held? WHEN is it to be undertaken?

2. Consider conducting a TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS (TNA)/GAP ANALYSIS Current The Gap Desired

Situation (Training Course) Situation e.g. CMC

See the Handout on Personal Development Analysis and Plan handout

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3. Possible Training Providers In house – Own IMC staff

Academic/Awarding Body/Trade Association etc Training Companies/Consultants

4. QA Aspects. External regulators/examining bodies/assessors. 5. Consider;

Experience/qualifications of the trainer Mix of Theory and Practice Mix of Input sessions; Syndicate work, Case Studies; Role Play, Documentation; Evaluation

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4. POSSIBLE CONSULTANCY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1. ‘Moving into Consultancy’ Courses - basic elements setting up as a SME. A ‘Taster’ 2. Foundation Level Courses. Specialist modules - Consultancy skills, tools and techniques

3. Ongoing mentoring 4. CMC Assessment Preparation 5. Developing CMC Assessors 6. Developing CMC/Consultancy Mentors

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5. TYPICAL COURSE CONTENTS

1. Moving into Consultancy Courses

Consultancy background. The Consultancy Cycle and the profession Project management and the client relationship. Support from the IC/CMI. Getting started. Legal and logistics. Marketing, proposal writing. Personal Action Plans

ICMCI ASIA PACIFIC HUB APRIL 2013 CONSULTANCY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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2. Foundation Courses The Consultancy Environment. Consulting and the profession. Change Management. The Cycle. Risk and Risk Management Client relationship. Project management Consultancy skills, tools and techniques. Report writing and Presentation skills. Negotiating

3. Developing CMC Assessors Thorough knowledge of CMC system and ICMCI and requirements. Use of case studies. Interviewing skills. Virtual training One to one coaching. Guidance through moderation. Shadowing.

4. Developing Consultancy/CMC Mentors Knowledge of consultancy competencies and developmental paths. Interpersonal skills

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6. POSSIBLE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AND SUMMARY

1. Is our training/education still relevant, with correct coverage? 2. What extra topics need to be added to meet the demands of AEC? 3. Can we co-operate more on training across the region? 4. Can we link up more with academia? Joint courses and qualifications? 5. Will the ATP programme affect the way training operates SUMMARY