Personal Characteristics of an Independent Consultant
In addition to industry and/or functional expertise, there are certain personal characteristics and attributes which are shared by successful consultants.
Here are 11 characteristics of successful independent consultants:
1.Good physical health and mental stability
2.Self-confidence
3.Drive and self-motivation.
4.Integrity and ability to engender trust
5.Independence of thought coupled with awareness of personal limitations
6.Intellectual acumen
7.Objectivity and good judgment
8.Analytical and problem-solving ability
9.Creativity and imagination
10.Strong interpersonal skills
11.Ability to communicate and persuade
What do you think of these characteristics? Are there others you would like to add?
Five Traits of Successful Business People - Independent Consultants or Otherwise
A study conducted by Dr. Albert Shapiro of the University of Texas Graduate
School of Business identified five traits common to successful business people:
1.Self-motivated
doers set long-range goals but don't dwell on them. Most of the time they
concentrate on day-to-day implementation.
2. They
don't worry. The possibility of failure is taken for granted: it's nothing to
worry about.
3. They
don't intimidate themselves by setting grandiose goals and overwhelming
challenges.
4. They
don't set limited working hours.
5. Outwardly,
they tend to be modest and chalk off their achievements to `luck," but
inwardly they have a strong belief in their power over events.
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