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"BossaNova knows the consulting environment first-hand. They combine their own experience, strong facilitation skills, and an ability to motivate people to really engage in what they are learning"—David Seelke, Senior Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton

Mastering client relationships doesn’t just happen — it requires the same investment you’ve made in your industry and subject matter expertise.

BossaNova’s customized learning programs teach consultants how to be the package deal that clients expect: informed, industry-savvy, collaborative, personable, and most of all trustworthy.

 

 

 

You've had The Trusted Advisor on your bookshelf for years...are you walking the talk? The honest answer is probably "sometimes." And yet trust is the glue that holds great client relationships together.

BossaNova’s partnership with author Charles H. Green brings the best of The Trusted Advisor to your consulting staff. We offer one-hour keynotes, multi-month learning programs, and various options in between.

 

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“I wanted to thank you and Charlie for your work and help with Trusted Advisor: Walking the Talk. This program was truly remarkable for both professional and personal growth and it really helped not only me, but those around me. The session was transformative. Several of us attended from the same organization, and we have noticed major changes in each other since then. We’ve also set up monthly meetings to keep each other accountable for applying what we learned.”— Anna D., senior consultant

 

What:

Develop the mindsets, skills, and day-to-day practices of a Trusted Advisor

Who:

  • For your entire organization or strategically targeted groups, such as in tact work teams, senior consultants, and new consultants

  • Created in partnership with your Learning & Development organization and senior business leaders.

How:

Choose one of the following or combine several for maximum impact:

  • Open enrollment programs

  • Customized workshops (1 - 3 days)

  • Individual and team coaching

  • Keynotes and learning modules to add to off-sites, workshops, and other established learning programs

“As a result of the Trusted Advisor workshop, I was immediately able to talk more transparently with my client about issues that I had been avoiding. I called him during the workshop and basically had the courage to say, ‘Here's where we are, it's not good news, but let's move on and see where we can go from here.'” —Participant

 

Read and print more about this program (agenda, sample materials, client testimonials, and more)

 

Click here to learn about our mini-workshop called Trusted Advisor: Models, Myths, and Moments of Truth

Contact us to find out how our Trusted Advisor programs can benefit your organization

 

 

BossaNova’s Consulting in Action for New Professionals is a consulting “bootcamp” designed to quickly acclimate entry-level consultants to their new work environment. The program emphasizes the emotional and social intelligence required to be a successful consultant. It introduces key consulting concepts and skills, including topics such as the six phases of consulting, team basics, and being a Trusted Advisor.

 

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“BossaNova’s facilitators obviously know the consulting environment. They combine their own experience with strong facilitation skills and an ability to motivate people to really engage in what they are learning. BossaNova’s approach was really well-rounded and helped our new consultants make a smooth transition from academia to professional life”—David Seelke, Senior Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton

 

What:

Prepare your new professionals for success in the consulting environment and client-facing roles

Who:

Entry-level consultants

How:

This program is customizable. The standard format includes:
  • Three half-day sessions delivered over a period of two months.
  • In the interim, participants complete “research projects” that immediately put their consulting skills to work.
“I thought that all of the projects were great—definitely hot topics for us”—Participant, 2008

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Read (and print) more about this program (agenda, sample materials, client testimonials, and more)

 

Contact us to find out how our Consulting Skills programs can benefit your organization

 

 

 

Your client meetings are a great opportunity to accelerate project results, get buy-in, and establish "eminence" with many clients at once. BossaNova Consulting Group’s Facilitation Skills for Consultants was specifically developed to teach consultants in client-facing roles how to both design and deliver meetings that make a mark.

There's no doubt that consulting skills apply when facilitating groups. But there's much more to successfully convening 5 - 150 clients than meets the eye. The best leaders make it look easy when in reality...it's not.

 

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What:

Accelerate project results by adding meeting design and facilitation skills to your consulting toolkit

Who:

Consultants in client-facing roles

How:

This program is customizable. The standard format includes:
  • Two staggered classroom days with a practicum in between using a current or potential client opportunity
  • Spot coaching and office hours via phone and email for up to two months after the classroom portion of the program.

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Read and print more about this program (agenda, sample materials, client testimonials, and more)

Contact us to find out how our Facilitation Skills programs can benefit your organization

 

 

Looking for a way to take your client relationship skills to the next level? Want to create a sense of community in your company—at lightning speed? Ready for a change of pace to decompress and unwind from the daily grind?

How about this: host an improvisational comedy event with us at your workplace. Yes, you read correctly: improvisational comedy.

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