Cooperation, consulting and Fads LO7435

JOHNWFIELD@aol.com
Wed, 15 May 1996 07:42:43 -0400

Replying to LO7413 --

In a message dated 96-05-13 23:19:44 EDT, you write:

>Julie has hit the nail on the head of the ethical delimma of many
>consultants - if I don't do the work the client has asked for will I ever
>get the chance to do what I know really needs to be done...

It is sometimes possible to ask the client questions like this:

o If you understand what needs to be done, why haven't you been able to do
it so far?

o If you understand what needs to be done, why do you need a consultant?

o Or, perhaps less pointedly, and with a naive stare: what is it that you
think that I bring to the table other than the ability to follow
instructions?

John N. Warfield
Johnwfield@aol.com

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