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Session One: Introduction and Review of Consulting Basics (The One-Hour Masterclass)

Session Objective: By the end of this session, your audience should be able to define consulting, explain its core value proposition, navigate its key terminology, and understand the difference between a consultant and other related roles. They will have a solid foundation for the rest of the course.

Hour Breakdown (Detailed)

Part One: Hook and The Fundamentals (Zero:00 - Zero:10)

One point one. What is Consulting? (three minutes)

One point two. Who is a Consultant? The Expert Spectrum (four minutes)

One point three. Real-Life Example: The Generalist versus The Specialist (three minutes)

Part Two: The Consultant's Value Proposition - A Deep Dive (Zero:10 - Zero:25)

Two point one. The Eight Reasons Clients Buy (twelve minutes)

One. Expertise and Skills:

Two. Fresh Perspective and Objectivity:

Three. Problem Solving (Ambiguity):

Four. Speed and Flexibility:

Six. Best Practices:

Seven. Resource Gaps:

Eight. Accountability and Risk Management:

Two point two. Knowledge Check Scenario (three minutes)

Part three. Key Terminology, Concepts and the Consulting Toolkit (zero minutes twenty-five to zero minutes forty-five)

Three point one. The Essential Lexicon (twelve minutes)

Three point two. The Consultant's Toolkit: Core Concepts and Frameworks (eight minutes)

· Gap Analysis: The fundamental question: "Where are we now (Current State) versus where do we want to be (Future State)?"

· Eighty/twenty Rule (Pareto Principle): Eighty percent of effects come from twenty percent of causes. This is about prioritisation.

· Low-Hanging Fruit: The quick, easy wins that build momentum and trust early in a project.

Part four. Summary, Extended Q and A, and Session Tease (zero minutes forty-five to one minute)

(Session Tease: two minutes)

Session Two: Entrepreneurial Opportunity and Creative Pursuit (The One-Hour Masterclass)

Hour Breakdown (Detailed)

Part One: Hook and Defining Entrepreneurial Opportunity (zero minutes to zero minutes eight)

One point one What is Entrepreneurial Opportunity? (four minutes)

One point two Real-Life Example: The Airport Security Line (four minutes)

Part Two: The Four Models for Market-Based Opportunities (zero minutes eight seconds - zero minutes twenty-eight seconds)

Two point one. Model One: Innovation by INVENTION (five minutes)

Two point two. Model Two: Innovation by EXTENSION (five minutes)

Two point three. Model Three: Innovation by DUPLICATION (five minutes)

Two point four. Model Four: Innovation by SYNTHESIS (five minutes)

Part Three: How to Exploit a Demand Niche - A Step-by-Step Framework (zero minutes twenty-eight seconds - zero minutes forty-five seconds)

Three point one. What is a Demand Niche? (two minutes)

Three point two. The Six-Step Framework to Exploit a Niche (fifteen minutes)

Part four: Combining Insight, Emerging Technology and Network Knowledge (zero point forty-five to zero point fifty-two)

Four point one. The Intersection of Opportunity (five minutes)

Real-Life Example: The Consultant Who Built a Platform

Four point two. Knowledge Check (two minutes)

Part five: Summary, Extended Q and A, and Session Tease (zero point fifty-two to one minute)

Session Tease: two minutes

Checkpoint:

Session Three: Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities (The One-Hour Masterclass)

Hour Breakdown (Detailed)

Part One: Hook and The Five Elements of Opportunity Assessment (zero minutes to zero minutes plus eight minutes)

One point one The Five Elements of Opportunity Assessment (five minutes)

Four. Strategic Fit: Does the opportunity align with the entrepreneur's personal goals, values, and long-term vision?

One point two. Applying the Framework to "Barks and Brews" (three minutes)

Part Two: The Five Critical Questions and How to Evaluate (zero minutes eight seconds to zero minutes eighteen seconds)

Two point one. The Five Killer Questions (five minutes)

Two point two. Real-Life Example: The "Painkiller" versus "Vitamin" Test (five minutes)

Two point three. The Three Evaluation Methods (three minutes)

Part Three: The Five-Phase Entrepreneurial Process Model (zero minutes eighteen seconds to zero minutes twenty-eight seconds)

Three point one. The Five-Phase Model (seven minutes)

Three point two. Real-Life Example: The Story of a Successful Venture (three minutes)

Part Four: When is an Idea Not an Opportunity? (zero minutes twenty-eight seconds to zero minutes forty seconds)

Four point one. The Birth of an Idea (three minutes)

· Sources of Ideas:

Four point two. Recognizing an Opportunity (four minutes)

· The Three Alignments:

Four point three. The "Killer Questions" to Distinguish Idea from Opportunity (five minutes)

Part Five: The Evaluation Process and Six Pitfalls of New Ventures (zero forty to fifty seconds)

Five point one. Key Stages in Evaluating a New Venture (three minutes)

Five point two. The Six Pitfalls in Selecting New Ventures (seven minutes)

One. Lack of Objective Evaluation: The entrepreneur falls in love with the idea and refuses to see its flaws.

Five. Lack of Venture Uniqueness: The product or service is not sufficiently differentiated. It's a "me-too" offering.

Six. Ignorance of Legal Issues: Overlooking patents, trademarks, contracts, employment law, or industry regulations.

Part Six: Summary, Extended Q and A, and Session Tease (fifty to sixty seconds)

(Open for Questions: seven minutes) (Be ready for these.)

Session Tease: two minutes.

Overview

The session is designed to deepen understanding of consulting fundamentals, including definitions, value propositions, and specific terminologies. Participants will learn what consulting entails and how different types of consultants apply their expertise.

Key Points

1Participants will learn to define consulting and its core value proposition
2The session includes a breakdown of a consultant's role and importance
3It discusses the distinctions between generalists and specialists in consulting
4Key reasons why clients hire consultants are elaborated upon
5Participants are introduced to essential consulting terminology and concepts

Details

Category: Business and Finance

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