Starting a consulting practice - April 7th

04/07/2010 8:00 am
Featured Speaker: 
Alan Landers
Have you been thinking about starting your own consulting practice or wondered what it would take to make a go of it? Then you won't want to miss this presentation! This session will provide a realistic and objective look into what it really takes to be an independent consultant and help you decide if this is a career option for you.

The presentation will cover:
  

   Why people become consultants – what does it offer
   The 5 Rules to Consulting – what clients expect
   10 Core Consulting Competencies – what you have to know and be able to do
   20 Things to Do Up Front – preparing for your new job
   Self-Assessment – do you have what it takes
   Types of Consulting Firms – understanding the competition
   How Much Can You Earn – show me the money
   Pricing Your Services – what are the options
   The Profit Secret – what you can control and what you can’t
   Is This Life for You? – questions and answers

Session Facilitator: Alan Landers, MHRD
A strategic partner with the WLP Group, Alan is President and Founder of FirstStep Talent Management Consulting, has over 30 years experience in the fields of OD, HR, and T&D.  He started as a trainer for the United States Air Force at the School of Applied Cryptological Sciences in the early 1970s. In 1978, he began his OD consulting career with the City of San Diego's OD and Training Department.  After moving to the private sector, he advanced through the T&D ranks to become Vice President, Director of T&D and also held the position of VP of Performance Management responsible for all aspects of T&D as well as strategic planning, executive development and talent management. In 1989, Alan started FirstStep Training & Consulting and began his career as an independent consultant.