Not always true, some problems require deep investigation, using multiple teams, the hiring of subject matter experts, bench-marking of world class organizations all of which are located in the Caribbean, and the writing of a final report which you will then have to go back to the company to form Tiger Teams in order to implement the recommendations. This of course requires periodic follow up. . . .
If you give a simple and straightforward answer to their question you have missed out on a huge revenue stream. Rita is obviously a rookie.
Reminds me of some of the management I’ve had to work with. They have a plan they want implemented, then make (bleep) up to deal with questions of the why. Bluff their way through.
Consultants should be balding to show that they are thinking, a bit paunchy to show they are doing well enough to eat good food and have hemorrhoids to show that they are not perfect ar$eholes.
Yeah, my hometown hired a fancy, expensive consulting firm to help revitalize their declining downtown area. Their solution? Start calling it Uptown instead of downtown.
I’ve been a computer consultant for more than 35 years. (Started out on CPM). The one thing I learned very early on is that there is no shame in saying “I don’t know, but I know how to find out.”
Gent almost 4 years ago
Just like marketing, eh.
eromlig almost 4 years ago
More like statistics, of which 76.8% are made up on the spot.
jmworacle almost 4 years ago
Love the new “Do”…
Kit Walker Premium Member almost 4 years ago
In my experience, management hires a consultant to tell them what time it is, and gives them their watch.
MosheWaisberg almost 4 years ago
People who know the least, talk the loudest.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Accurate.
davanden almost 4 years ago
Making up answers is pretty much what you’re hired to do. The trick is to make up the right answers.
contralto2b almost 4 years ago
someone I worked with, who worked on budget stuff, explained it to me as – execution is 2+2=4; formulation is 2+2= ‘what do you want it to be?’
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Great advice.
donwestonmysteries almost 4 years ago
Rita is an expert at making things up. Trouble is, the things that come out of her mouth are ridiculous.
Bruce1253 almost 4 years ago
Not always true, some problems require deep investigation, using multiple teams, the hiring of subject matter experts, bench-marking of world class organizations all of which are located in the Caribbean, and the writing of a final report which you will then have to go back to the company to form Tiger Teams in order to implement the recommendations. This of course requires periodic follow up. . . .
If you give a simple and straightforward answer to their question you have missed out on a huge revenue stream. Rita is obviously a rookie.
ferddo almost 4 years ago
And your answer doesn’t have to be right – it just has to sound good to those bosses who are pretending to understand what you’re talking about…
willie_mctell almost 4 years ago
You’re not a consulting firm if you can’t say, “We’ll solve all your problems.”
syzygy47 almost 4 years ago
Reminds me of some of the management I’ve had to work with. They have a plan they want implemented, then make (bleep) up to deal with questions of the why. Bluff their way through.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Consultants should be balding to show that they are thinking, a bit paunchy to show they are doing well enough to eat good food and have hemorrhoids to show that they are not perfect ar$eholes.
Pedmar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yeah, my hometown hired a fancy, expensive consulting firm to help revitalize their declining downtown area. Their solution? Start calling it Uptown instead of downtown.
PaulGoes almost 4 years ago
There’s lies, damn lies, and statistics
Plods with ...™ almost 4 years ago
“If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bulls**t.” ― W.C. Fields.
sbwertz almost 4 years ago
I’ve been a computer consultant for more than 35 years. (Started out on CPM). The one thing I learned very early on is that there is no shame in saying “I don’t know, but I know how to find out.”
Bob Asay almost 4 years ago
On another note; sometimes Rita just looks sexy
nul bit Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I used to work at a consulting firm. You have no idea how right you are.