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GCH Core Consulting Skills Programme (For Government)

Demonstrate how a growth mindset can enhance achievement
Identify the skills and behaviours of a consultant
Recognise methods for: defining and solving problems; communicating confidently, persuasively, and credibly; identifying and managing stakeholders
Know how disruptive technology is reshaping organisations
Begin to build a peer network

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

Developed with the Government Consulting Hub (GCH), Core Consulting Skills for Government is a 7 module programme running over 7 consecutive weeks and covering ten core consulting skills identified by GCH. This totals circa 27 hours of facilitated training supported by tools and techniques used by consultants and advisors working in professional services.

These skills are not only seen as being fundamental to good consultancy, but have wide application in the Civil Service at large. These include: critical and creative thinking; defining and solving problems using data analysis and relevant tools; rapport building and impactful communication techniques; managing stakeholders and risk; presenting solutions with credibility and confidence.

The programme actively encourages applying these skills through an engagement lifecycle.

It is underpinned by a simulated consulting assignment that enables you to build and test your consulting skills in a training environment providing real world insights, peer review and feedback. The programme provides a toolkit of consulting skills to draw on when and where you need them.