The Mystery of Consultation

Author: Gerald Weinberg (USA), translated by Zhou Haoyu, Zhang Zhuojuan, Xiong Yanyan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is a companion volume to Weinberg's bestseller The Secrets of Consulting I: A Guide to Giving and Getting Advice. Building upon the numerous laws and principles presented in the first book, this volume outlines additional professional and personal qualities that consultants should possess. Using vivid language, the book summarizes the personal skills consultants should cultivate as treasures in the "Consultant's Treasure Chest," including:
- Wisdom Box (the ability to make sound judgments)
- Golden Key (the ability to continuously explore new areas of learning and practice)
- Courage Rod (the courage to try new methods and take risks)
- Wish Wand (the ability to make requests based on the situation)
- Detective Hat (the ability to analyze, verify, and deduce data)
- Yes/No Card (the ability to give clear "yes" or "no" answers)
- Heart (passion for fully engaging in work)
- Mirror (the ability to seek feedback)
- Telescope (foresight to see beyond the current situation)
- Fish Glasses (the ability to notice connections between things)
- Gyroscope (the ability to maintain balance)
- Egg (the ability to grow, learn, and discover one's potential)
- Mountain Hook (ensuring safety and avoiding risks without certainty)
- Feather (a sense of humor to lighten conflicts)
- Hourglass (the ability to allocate and utilize time effectively)
- Oxygen Mask (harmonizing work and life while maintaining relaxation and health).
Through vivid metaphors and concise, illustrative reasoning, the author lists the abilities, methods, and attitudes consultants should focus on cultivating.