JOURNAL ARTICLE

The ultimate consultant: building long‐term, exceptional value client relationships

Stephen A. StumpfRobert A. Longman

Year: 2000 Journal:   Career Development International Vol: 5 (3)Pages: 124-134   Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Abstract

With the leading management consultancies all seeking to have “partner” relationships with leading institutions and global organizations, what will distinguish great relationships from ones that end in blood‐letting? Theories and best practices abound; collectively they may provide useful guidance for a consultant’s professional development and career success.

Keywords:
Value (mathematics) Term (time) Public relations Career development Business Psychology Knowledge management Marketing Management Social psychology Political science Computer science Economics

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2
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0.92
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Citation History

Topics

Leadership and Management in Organizations
Social Sciences →  Business, Management and Accounting →  Strategy and Management
Organizational Strategy and Culture
Social Sciences →  Business, Management and Accounting →  Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Management and Organizational Studies
Social Sciences →  Business, Management and Accounting →  Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

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