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Welcome to the Self Assessment

For each of the 36 competences, please select the best option that matches your current skills and experience

There are no right or wrong answers. There is no time limit.

Section One - Competences 1 - 12

Competence 1.

Provides quality advice in the context of client engagements.

	Tailors advice to the client context
	Leads research to provide evidence-backed options
	Integrates expertise to provide high-quality advice
	Provides advice in line with recognised practices and bodies of knowledge

Competence 2.

Act in a way to maximise your consultancy profile by adding to the culture, knowledge and social elements of the practice.

	Participates in events and shares knowledge
	Seeks opportunities for positive contribution to team culture, knowledge, and social dynamics
	Establishes a positive culture of knowledge sharing
	Leads initiatives for team culture, knowledge sharing and social dynamics

Competence 3.

Effective management of self throughout all aspects of consultancy activities.

	Completes tasks within scope and time in normal environments
	Delivers tasks with emotional awareness and self-discipline in challenging environments
	Delivers tasks in stressful situations through adaptation and prioritisation
	Shows leadership and self-management in tough situations

Competence 4.

Can write, speak, listen and present using a variety of communication styles.

	Communicates effectively one-on-one
	Inspires large groups through multiple communication channels
	Adapts communication style to formal and informal situations
	Delivers effective verbal and written communication to small

Competence 5.

Is able to add value to client and consultancy throughout the consulting lifecycle.

	Identifies key success measures and uses them to steer engagements
	Understands qualitative and quantitative value concepts and delivers based on this
	Leads clients in identifying and prioritising value-based improvements
	Delivers what is asked for

Competence 6.

Understanding of the business trends, competitive landscape, processes and regulation of the industry(s) that the consultant works in.

	Understands and explains key elements of the client industry
	Uses industry knowledge to add value to clients
	Uses industry knowledge to improve client outcomes across sectors and specialist areas
	Delivers industry analysis and thought leadership

Competence 7.

Delivers and manages client capability improvements or transformations.

	Acts as a change champion in complex environments
	Delivers own work and understands their role in larger transformations
	Leads and manages large, long-term projects and teams
	Supports others and understands change management practices

Competence 8.

Key current and emerging practices that clients expect consultants to be conversant on, such as Security, Artificial Intelligence, RPA, Blockchain, Diversity, Agile, Digital, IOT.

	Delivers solutions involving relevant trends
	Communicates and educates on future impacts to the consulting industry
	Aware of trends affecting specialisms
	Incorporates current trends into consulting engagements

Competence 9.

Understands the cost model of consultancy activity (e.g. commercials for external consultants, or cost recovery for internal consultants) so as to act in ways that support good financial health.

	Establishes resourcing and costing model as well as establishes guidelines for consultancy engagements
	Aligns resources to maximise financial benefit
	Manages financial aspects of consultancy work
	Understands basics of consultancy funding and performs financial tasks (e.g. delivery and timesheets)

Competence 10.

Provides quality deliverables as part of the implementation team supporting the client.

	Defines and agrees on quality standards for engagements
	Ensures quality throughout the engagement lifecycle
	Defines and creates quality frameworks
	Provides deliverables in line with agreements

Competence 11.

Act in ways to collect and reuse knowledge for the benefit of the individual and the business.

	Designs systems to manage organisational knowledge. Uses knowledge for marketing, to create services, for innovation and as a market differentiator
	Uses knowledge to solve client issues
	Drives knowledge system uptake. Takes responsibility for knowledge segments across multiple sector or specialist areas
	Collects and improves organisational knowledge base

Competence 12.

Collect requirements, designs and validates solutions for clients (Understanding Process).

	Delivers solutions in challenging environments
	Works as part of a team in non-complex environments
	Facilitates consulting in complex environments
	Works independently in advanced environments in area of expertise

Section Two - Competences 13 - 24

Competence 13.

Ensures suitability of role, understands and acts within the contractual bounds, setting expectations and clarifying when necessary.

	Understands role within a consultancy engagement. Aware of own strengths and limitations, and escalates where necessary
	Negotiates and clarifies responsibilities and addresses issues of role clarity
	Sets and resets expectations with all parties
	Ensures contractual terms are met and reflects critical responsibilities and risks. Implements monitoring and regular reviews

Competence 14.

Demonstrates the personal qualities and good practices of a professional consultant (Honesty, Respect, Integrity, Independence, Objectivity, Accountability, Commitment, Robustness).

	Shows integrity and responsibility in dealings with colleagues and clients
	Creates and governs frameworks for professional behaviour
	Acts honestly and respectfully to colleagues and clients, delivering what was agreed and communicating if not able to
	Demonstrates commitment and ethical behaviour. Calls out unprofessional and unethical actions

Competence 15.

Builds trust and confidence in clients, stakeholders and colleagues by demonstrating a positive and constructive attitude while driving to achieve desired goals.

	Positive and constructive in stakeholder interactions
	Creates an atmosphere of trust and transparency
	Understands how trust develops and focuses on helpfulness, honesty (not reckless), reliability and confidentiality
	Manages with empathy and transparency

Competence 16.

Is able to get the best out of others varying style by situation.

	Resolves simple conflict and encourages others
	Develops other leaders through challenging and empowering techniques
	Provides clear direction and supports others
	Mentors and educates less experienced team members

Competence 17.

Brings a strategic, top down mindset to maximise delivery effectiveness.

	Looks for patterns and uses multiple viewpoints
	Uses creative ideas to provide fresh insights
	Applies multiple thinking types to deliver solutions
	Uses multiple models or frameworks and uses a holistic, iterative and non-linear approach to delivery

Competence 18.

Acts in line with client, country and international sustainability goals.

	Incorporates sustainability practices, and client goals.
	Understands sustainability’s impact on consultancy and clients
	Advises on sustainability goals and plans. Leads on integrating these into consultancy work
	Identifies and communicates sustainable behaviour and gaps

Competence 19.

The interaction of personal, consultancy, client and societal values.

	Supports and promotes the development and implementation of values in own organisation, clients and networks, and professional bodies
	Exemplifies values and sets clear expectations for themselves and others
	Aligns behaviour with professional values
	Understands the importance of values for individuals and organisations

Competence 20.

Continually and proactively builds relationships and profile through networking, self-marketing and social media usage.

	Builds industry relationships and senior level client relationships
	Maintains and deepens client relationships
	Develops international community relationships and high industry profile
	Builds project relationships to raise profile and improve delivery

Competence 21.

Follows a structured approach (such as ISO20700:2017) across the end-to-end engagement cycle in order to provide high quality deliverables.

	Follows a defined process from start to post-delivery (non-contractual)
	Explains and applies the end-to-end process
	Follows a defined approach across the full engagement lifecycle, including commercial stages
	Creates and governs engagement frameworks in professional services or client organisations

Competence 22.

Ensures a positive profile of their consultancy practice e.g. through networking, conference attendance/ presentation and social media usage.

	Occasionally networks
	Actively networks and builds practice profile through events
	Regularly contributes to industry events
	Encourages consultancy practice engagement with clients and industry through talks, publications, and industry leading positions

Competence 23.

Works as part of a team.

	Performs own role effectively and understand others’ roles
	Manages conflict and is aware of the impact of their actions
	Uses individual strengths to get the best from themselves and others
	Prioritises the wellbeing and success of the team first

Competence 24.

Understanding and adherence to informal and formal standards of ethical behaviour.

	Follows a code of conduct for ethical behaviour
	Applies professional ethics in addressing common professional challenges
	Identifies and addresses ethical challenges in engagements, remediating and resolving challenges (including willingness to end engagements where necessary)
	Leads the application of ethical practices and frameworks

Section Three - Competences 25 - 36

Competence 25.

Brings a pro-active, flexible mindset to maximise delivery effectiveness.

	Proactively maximises productivity and value
	Adapts to external factors and finds alternative approaches
	Communicates priorities and adjusts focus proactively
	Manages competing requirements effectively

Competence 26.

Planning self-development of behavioural skills and shows track record of personal growth.

	As a senior consultant, refines existing skills and strengths through personal development
	Embraces change and fosters a growth mindset. Open to new experiences and perspectives. Learning how to learn
	Expands knowledge, skills, and capabilities through intentional learning and skill-building activities (courses, mentors, experience)
	Mentors and assists others in achieving goals

Competence 27.

Gains a knowledge of the client’s strategy, processes, structures and stakeholders, in order to successfully deliver and add value.

	Provides strategic advice based on client strategy and practices
	Understands and explains the internal client environment
	Uses deep client knowledge to recommend major improvements
	Makes targeted recommendations for client improvements

Competence 28.

Manages the long-term relationship with the client, in a way that maximises the value to both parties, leading to ongoing work.

	Interacts daily with client staff, focusing on delivery and communication
	Leads client relationship management at all levels. Recognised as a trusted partner to senior leaders
	Handles client requests and develops operational relationships
	Facilitates formal client meetings and develops relationships over time

Competence 29.

Taking responsibility for actions and the outcomes of those actions.

	Understands the impact of their actions
	Goes beyond being responsible to deliver results and achieve goals, address challenges and find solutions
	Meets commitments and obligations
	Takes full responsibility, seeks improvement and develops strategies to enhance performance

Competence 30.

Knowledge of the worldwide and local consultancy market, history, players, trends and reputation (five key topics)

	Understanding of fundamental consultancy definitions (client, consultant, consultancy, service capability etc)
	Aware of the local consulting industry and its impact
	Has extensive knowledge across consulting topics
	Uses knowledge to create and guide new viewpoints for the profession

Competence 31.

Is able to work effectively in complex environments containing value conflicts, uncertainties and multiple truths.

	Recognised authority in handling complex situations
	Works effectively on tasks under supervision
	Manages complex environments with value conflicts and uncertainties
	Independently addresses complex areas

Competence 32.

Acts to maximise client satisfaction and engagement for example by active communication, issue management and managing expectations.

	Builds relationships and manages expectations. Tells difficult truths and manages basic issues
	Responds to client questions and escalates issues. Shows and understands the client’s point-of-view
	Provides value beyond daily responsibilities. Resolves complex issues
	Pre-empts client needs and offers innovative solutions. Acknowledged as a trusted advisor at senior levels

Competence 33.

Ensures technically, operationally and financially feasible solutions.

	Uses knowledge from various sources, including financial considerations and innovative practices
	Delivers solutions under guidance with a focus on technical feasibility
	Considers all factors and guides others. Includes all considerations, inc. ethical and sustainability etc.
	Develops narrow solutions independently, focusing on technical and operational criteria

Competence 34.

Knowledge of local, industry-relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

	Identifies and addresses legal and regulatory requirements across sectors and specialist areas
	Awareness of typical legal frameworks (New Zealand examples: 2020 Privacy Act, 2015 Health and Safety at Work, 2000 Employment Relations Act), statutes, regulations and Industry Codes of Conduct.
	Advises on compliance in complex environments and contributes to the development of industry regulations
	Understands relevant legal and regulatory frameworks

Competence 35.

Is familiar with and uses a wide range of consulting approaches (tools, methods, frameworks, processes, techniques).

	Chooses and applies the best methods across projects
	Uses simple techniques and builds a toolkit of approaches
	Uses a wide range of methods, selecting the best for each situation
	Advises on consulting approaches and develops new methodologies

Competence 36.

Builds technical specialism and expertise through education, qualification and experience. Can quantify and justify the level of expertise provided.

	Commits to acquiring specialist knowledge
	Provides specialist advice to bring about change
	Applies specialist knowledge to solve client challenges
	Leads the development of new models and methods. Recognised as a leading expert and trusted source

Your current experience level

Please select your current level of management consulting experience