The Mystery of Consulting -- The's Treasure Chest

Author: Gerald Weinberg (USA), translated by Zhou Haoyu, Zhang Zhuojuan, and Xiong Yanyan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is a companion book 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 Stick (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 refine data)
- Yes/No Card (the ability to provide clear "yes" or "no" answers)
- Heart (passion for fully committing to work)
- Mirror (the ability to seek feedback)
- Telescope (the ability to gain a long-term perspective beyond the current situation)
- Fishing Glasses (the ability to discover connections between things)
- Gyroscope (the ability to maintain balance)
- Egg (the ability to continuously grow, learn, and uncover potential)
- Mountain Hook (the ability to ensure safety and avoid risks without guarantees)
- Feather (the ability to maintain lightness and resolve conflicts with humor)
- Hourglass (the ability to allocate and utilize time effectively)
- Oxygen Mask (the ability to balance work and life, staying relaxed and healthy)
Through vivid metaphors and concise, illustrative reasoning with examples, the author lists the skills, methods, and attitudes consultants should focus on cultivating.