The reality of a healthcare consulting career can be vastly different from how people often imagine it. Although an executive might transition to a consulting role, management experience and knowledge do not guarantee success.
Executive Turned Consultant
provides a road map for executives contemplating a move into management consulting. The book walks readers through key considerations and includes firsthand accounts of executives who have navigated the transition.
Topics covered include:
• Why and how to conduct a mid-career assessment
• How consulting compares with executive management
• Common mistakes executives make when launching a consulting career
• The pros and cons of joining an existing firm versus going into solo practice
• How to determine the best time to move into consulting
In his previous book,
The Healthcare Consultant’s Handbook
, author Scott A. Mason offered early careerists insight into the essential role of healthcare consultants and what truly makes a consultant exceptional. Now he provides practical guidance to help healthcare executives make informed career decisions about becoming professional consultants, with eyes wide open to both the risks and rewards.