This document is based on good practice from the management consultancy industry. It includes recommendations to improve the specification, execution, acceptance of the outcome and closure of management consultancy services, based on research and the experience of a wide range of MCSPs(1) and their clients. Innovation, differentiation and ethical behavior are important parts of an MCSP’s value proposition. This document focuses only on the deliverables and outcomes of management consulting. MCSPs are free to use their own methods and approaches.

This document takes the form of an easy-to-understand guidance document, written from the perspective of management consultancy. It applies to all MCSPs, whatever their size or specialism, including sole proprietors, partnerships, associations, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, internal departments of corporations, etc.

In summary, the guiding principles of this Standard are that it:

• is written as guidance;
• is applicable to all MCSPs;
• applies to organizations, not their internal resources;
• is based on outcomes;
• protects innovation and differentiation;
• emphasizes the importance of understanding clients’ needs;
• is easy to understand;

The aim of this standard is to improve:

transparency and understanding between clients and management consultancy service providers in order to achieve better results from consultancy projects.

By improving:

• • quality,
  • professionalism,
  • ethical behavior and
  • interoperability of management consultancy,

This standard is intended to enhance:

• • the effectiveness of the management consulting industry and
  • accelerate the development of the profession.

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