In today's economy, budgets are under increased scrutiny. So even though company leaders know a consultant can improve the bottom line, they're not parting with money easily. Before they make a significant investment, they want to be sure they're making the right choice. How do they know? To start, every consultant should have expert knowledge and plenty of experience, as well as the personality and communications skills that fit the office environment. But there are three other important qualities that are highly overlooked and can make the difference between whether a company simply improves, or sustains the improvements long after the consultant is gone. Continue reading the article.