Why use a management consultant?

Could you imagine going to a dentist who had no training?  A dentist who did not use the best tools?

How effective would they be?  What would the experience be like?  And the end result?

Don't they make horror movies about this sort of thing?

The business horror story...

This dentist scenario sounds awful, but is management really any different?

Unfortunately there are many organisations and employees who suffer all sorts of horrors at the hands of unskilled managers.

It is largely accepted that dentistry is a profession that requires extensive training and the best tools.

In our opinion organisational management is a profession that requires technical expertise and tools, the same as dentistry.  Management is a recognised field of expertise with proven techniques and tools.

A natural progression?

In practice however, we see many managers operating in organisations without the appropriate techniques, skills or tools.

This is often not their fault.

Many managers are promoted as a result of their technical expertise and it is assumed they will demonstrate the same level of expertise in the management area as they did in their technical field.  Quite a leap in logic, but a common assumption.  The new manager is then left in the difficult, and often new, situation of doubting their ability.

Business owners often find themselves at the head of an organisation that is growing rapidly and in great need of management organisation.  It is ironic that at a time when their business needs to establish its management systems, many business owners are actually new to management.
 

 
Would you let these guys loose in your mouth if they hadn't had any training?
 

 
Many managers were promoted to management because of their technical expertise, rather than demonstrated management skills.  Many business owners' success is initially fuelled by their technical expertise.

To be successful in their management role, these manager's need management skills that are as exceptional as their technical skills.

The DIY curse

Many managers find themselves in a new management situation.  However it is essential they do not succumb to the DIY curse - the do it yourself curse.

For some reason many managers believe DIY management is perfectly OK.  Surprising really, considering the impact of getting it wrong.  Not many of us would try to put a filling in for a friend, or make a set of braces with no. 8 wire and super glue.  So why do we expect our manager's to manage without the necessary training, tools and techniques?

The answer.  We shouldn't engage in DIY management.  Management consulting and training are essential to ensuring exceptional managers.

How effective will he be with no training and using the wrong tools?  Is it worth the risk?

A proven method

River Empowerment Ltd are management consultants who have developed a simple management framework to ensure everyday strategy implementation for real results.

We have been teaching this method to NZ businesses for over 12 years, both directly and through the Employers Manufacturers Association and Massey University. 

Our REL Results Method^TM helps ensure you achieve:

• clarity of your desired business results
• a robust, comprehensive strategy for increased profitability, growth and longevity
• increased employee alignment, engagement and performance
• improved operating efficiency, and
• increased accountability for, and delivery, of business results.

Tools for success

We have been teaching our management methodologies through EMA-Northern and Massey University for over 12 years.

Click here to see 8 great reasons why you should choose River Empowerment as your management consultant or trainer.

River Empowerment also provide an extensive range of management tools to assist you with applying this effective method in your day to day business:

 
We have the management tools and techniques to help you achieve great results.