S P Jain devised this unique stream to meet the ever-increasing need for top-notch consultants. The course covers client development, advanced consulting skills and communications, decision modeling, the latest management tools and practices, project management, change management, practice development, corporate recovery, and other pertinent courses. The pedagogy simulates a real consulting firm by using hundreds of case studies and providing extensive problem-solving practice.
For consultants to add value to a business they need to know more about the industry than the clients themselves. To be a consultant, therefore, one must be a professional of the highest caliber. This requires the individual to quickly analyze and grasp complex situations. They must be creative, think critically, and be flexible and broad-minded in considering solutions. They must be able to research efficiently and effectively, and to network and integrate resources in coordinated action towards solutions. They must be disciplined in their work habits and work ethic. They must be shrewd judges of both talent and character. They need to be good communicators - both listeners and speakers - for they need, not just to genuinely hear what others have to offer (and what others fear), but to communicate that all participants are heard, and appreciated. And finally, consultants have to be leaders who can motivate others to take action. They must inspire confidence in their plans, clearly communicate those plans, delegate authority, create a sense of common ownership, and unite others into concerted action. Since consulting management demands the most talented people, S P Jain's admissions criteria for this stream are stringent and the number of participants in this elite cohort restricted.
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