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Building the It Consulting Practice with CDROM

by Rick Freedman

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Publisher Comments:

Building the IT Practice is a clear and practical guide organized to help design, build, and manage lucrative consulting practices. Building on the advisory methodologies described in the author's previous book, The IT Consultant, this book goes beond the personal practices and behaviors presented in that work to offer a roadmap to the creation of an IT Professional Services business. This book focuses on the basics of building a consulting business, dicussing such core issues as the creation of a unique marketing message, the design of a firm-wide delivery methodology, and the recruitment and retention of world-class sales and talent.

Book News Annotation:

Freedman, an IT consultant who teaches IT project management, IT consulting, and information technology courses at the college level at various institutions, offers advice for managers and entrepreneurs who build and direct IT professional services firms. He addresses the range of issues that IT service firms face, from recruiting and retaining consultants to marketing and selling complex solutions and managing the financial metrics of utilization, rate, and profit. Interviews and real-world case stories are included.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Based on his twenty years of experience as an IT consultant and firm manager, and his exposure to the good and bad of IT practice through his consulting engagements with leading IT firms worldwide, Freedman helps IT entrepreneurs and managers navigate the complex challenges of succeeding in the crowded and competitive IT services arena. Full of real-world stories and case histories, as well as the "tips and tricks" of an experienced coach and mentor, Building the IT Consulting Practice is the essential first step in the path towards success as an IT services firm entrepreneur, manager, or consultant.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-215) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780787955151
Author:
Freedman, Rick
Publisher:
Jossey-Bass
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Subject:
Information Management
Subject:
Entrepreneurship
Subject:
Consulting
Subject:
Information resources management
Subject:
Information consultants.
Series Volume:
bk. 3
Publication Date:
October 2002
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
10.98x8.20x.60 in. 1.30 lbs.
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