Introduction to Consulting Training in South Africa

  • Learn via: Classroom
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Price: Please contact for booking options
We can host this training at your preferred location. Contact us!

The role of the consultant is becoming more and more important as businesses look to facilitate for future success. Whether it is internal or external consultancy, the need to deliver a trusted advisory service that enhances business options and considerations is key.

This workshop is designed to enable consultants to understand the processes involved in consulting, including adapting and selecting the most appropriate tools, underpinned with key relationship building skills.

This course is aimed at individuals stepping up from service focused roles into proactive business engagement roles.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • identify the stages in the consulting cycle
  • identify the key skills and approaches for each part of the cycle
  • understand motivational factors and select strategies to apply
  • utilise tools for handling difficult situations with tact and sensitivity
  • identify and engage with key stakeholders
  • evaluate the impact of different stakeholder needs, styles and perspectives
  • build knowledge of tried and tested tools for consulting.

Course Content (13 topics)

  • Personal objectives for the course.
  • What is a consultant.
  • The consultancy cycle and the consultancy environment.
  • Consultancy intervention styles.
  • Strength Deployment Inventory and Conflict Handling Strategies.
  • Advanced Communication techniques.
  • The client system.
  • Change facilitation and management.
  • Building influence.
  • Sources of power and influencing strategies.
  • Client project review.
  • Disengagement and follow up.
  • Completion of a personal action plan.

Course Topics (9 topics)

  • What is a consultant.
  • The consultancy cycle and the consultancy environment.
  • Consultancy intervention styles.
  • Strength Deployment Inventory self assessment and diagnosis.
  • Building and maintaining effective consulting relationships.
  • Understanding politics and culture within clients.
  • Building influence.
  • Feeding back to clients and stakeholders.
  • Building a business case.


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

13 January 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
15 January 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
02 February 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
04 February 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
13 January 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
15 January 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
02 February 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
04 February 2025 (2 Days)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
Introduction to Consulting Training Course in South Africa

Formerly known as Union of South Africa, now officially known as Republic of South Africa is the Southernmost country in Africa. South Africa's population is over 60 million people, which makes the country the world's 23rd-most populous nation. South Africa has three capital cities: executive Pretoria, judicial Bloemfontein and legislative Cape Town, while the largest city is Johannesburg. The official languages of South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.

South Africa can be rainy from November to February, so the best time to visit South Africa is from May to September. Despite the rainy season South Africa is a year-round destination, with varying regional climates. Blyde River Canyon, Durban, Drakensberg, Kruger National Park and of course, Cape Town are the tourist attractions of the country.

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