Last time, we looked at how to manage initial contact with your new client. In this post, Andrew Clappison expands on this to offer advice on what to expect after those initial discussions, and how to handle three possible scenarios […]
Tips and tricks for managing new clients as an academic consultant (Part 1 of 2)
Managing clients is a key component of successful academic consultancy. In the first of two posts this week, our very own experienced consultant Andrew Clappison sets out a number of pointers to help you avoid common pitfalls on managing new client relationships […]
10 ways consultancy differs to research
This blogpost is an excerpt from our excellent guide: “Preparing for Academic Consultancy: what you need to know” and it lists ten differences that consultancy work has in relation to research, that it is helpful for researchers to know about…
8 attributes of great consultants
In our helpful guide, ‘Preparing for Academic Consultancy: what you need to know’, you can score yourself against these eight attributes. This list could help you do decide if a career involving academic consultancy is for you…
10 actions that will help you get ready for consultancy work
This blogpost is an excerpt from our guide to preparing for academic consultancy. It details ten actions that you can take, to prepare you for consultancy work…
Knowledge without borders: Reflections and guidance on entering the world of academic consultancy
In the week piirus.ac.uk launches its PiirusMatch Service, designed to connect academic expertise to those bodies and organisations that need it, our correspondent shares useful reflections on his own experiences in the worlds of both consultancy and research…