INTERNAL CONSULTING OPTIMIZATION ASSESSMENT

The diagnostic is designed to help identify the characteristics and challenges of internal consulting group's existing organizational model.

The assessment tool is the first step in helping internal consulting organizations look across their business and delivery models and focus on pragmatic actions to improve their position as a trusted advisor by delivering results that provide real, enduring business impact.

How are successful Internal Consulting Groups characterized?

By selecting a profile in the table, you will be provided with insight pertaining to the characteristics of successful internal consulting groups that match that respective profile. The profiles consider:

- Degree of Specialization
- Functional vs. Revenue Center Alignment
- Value Proposition
- Methodology
- Scope of Influence
- Client Engagement Model

What are the typical Challenges?

By moving the operational levers to fit your current state, the challenges typically encountered by similar organizations are displayed. The diagnostic considers and organizes typical challenges by:

- Range of service offerings
- Methodology
- Organizational Placement
- Level of Executive Support
- Alignment of Client and Group's Reporting Relationships
- Scope of Influence

On the next page, you will notice two assessment sections. Use the tools on the left side to identify the profile of your specific group as it relates to Work / Project Characteristics and Depth versus Breadth of Internal Consulting Skills. Use the sliding scale to mark your group's position relative to the operational levers that most typically drive key operational challenges.

Results will populate to the right of the respective tool and are dynamic - shifts in the levers will change the listing of challenges.