The Trusted Advisor - Softcover

Maister, David H.; Galford, Robert; Green, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743207769 ISBN 13: 9780743207768

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, 2002

Synopsis

Beside talent and a sterling portfolio, what can world-class consultants like Deloitte & Touche, Societe General and Towers Perrin boast has helped them achieve success in our entrepreneurial economy? They all have the inside track on the indispensable ""Trusted Advisor"" model for client relationships, created by renowned experts Charles Green and Robert Galford. Now Green and Galford have teamed up with the acclaimed David Maister in order to help their latest high-profile, fast-forward client: you. In this straightforward guide, Maister, Green and Galford show readers that the key to professional success goes well beyond technical mastery or expertise. Today, it's all about the vital ability to earn the client's trust and thereby win the ability to influence them. In these high risk times, trust is more valuable than gold. With this critical, highly detailed and accessible resource, readers will learn the five crucial steps for developing, managing and improving client confidence. For both emerging and established entrepreneurs and consultants, THE TRUSTED ADVISOR is the first truly indispensable business book of the decade.

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Carl Stern CEO, Boston Consulting GroupAn invaluable road map to all those who seek to develop truly special relationships with their clients. Tom Petersauthor of "The Professional Service 50"This is a brilliant -- and practical -- book. In our "world gone mad," trust is, paradoxically, more important than ever. Professor Charles FombrunLeonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University "The Trusted Advisor" gets to the heart and soul of the advice business. This path-breaking book is a must-read. William F. Stasiorsenior chairman and former CEO, Booz-Allen & HamiltonThis book is engaging, enjoyable, and absolutely on target. It is packed with truth. "The Trusted Advisor" will guide success not just in the advisory professions but in leadership and life as well. Professor Charles FombrunLeonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University "The Trusted Advisor" gets to the heart and soul of the advice business. This path-breaking book is a must-read. Tom Petersauthor of "The Professional Service 50" This is a brilliant -- and practical -- book. In our "world gone mad," trust is, paradoxically, more important than ever. Carl Stern CEO, Boston Consulting Group An invaluable road map to all those who seek to develop truly special relationships with their clients. William F. Stasiorsenior chairman and former CEO, Booz-Allen & Hamilton This book is engaging, enjoyable, and absolutely on target. It is packed with truth. "The Trusted Advisor" will guide success not just in the advisory professions but in leadership and life as well.

Synopsis

This is a guide to professional success. In the modern world of business, it's all about the ability to earn the client's trust and thereby win the ability to influence them. In these high risk times, trust is more valuable then gold. This detailed resource book provides readers with the five crucial steps they need for developing, managing and improving client confidence.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0743207769
• ISBN 13: 9780743207768
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256