Entrepreneur Management Consulting Plan
Background
This section provides an overview of what the company serves, the products or services it sells, and a brief outline of its business history. It establishes the organisational context and clarifies the scope of operations relevant to the consulting engagement.
The Problem
This section outlines the core problem the organisation is currently facing. It explains the root cause of the issue, the operational or strategic impact on the business, and the potential cost or long-term consequences if the problem remains unaddressed.
Observations
This section highlights observable factors contributing to the problem and introduces the organisation’s initial plans to address them. Observations must be based on facts rather than assumptions and may be derived from:
- Financial documents
- Behaviours of clients, employees, and customers in professional environments
- Survey data
Subjective inputs such as conversations with clients or employees are considered opinions unless supported by quantitative or verifiable data.
Research and Information
This section provides the analytical foundation for the final recommendation. It may include insights drawn from:
- Competitive analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Porter’s Five Forces analysis
- Case studies from comparable organisations
- Evaluation of the pros and cons of alternative solution options
Proposed Solution
This section explains the selected solution and the rationale behind it. It outlines the steps required to implement the plan, the immediate resources needed, the implementation timeline, key deliverables, and the expected final outcome.
Impact
This section describes how the proposed solution will positively impact the business. Measurable outcomes may include:
- Percentage increase in employee and/or customer retention
- Percentage improvement in productivity and operational efficiency
- Percentage increase in revenue or profit
- Percentage reduction in waste and operational costs
DACI Framework
The DACI framework defines project ownership and communication flow. It clarifies who drives the project, who approves decisions, who contributes to deliverables, and who must remain informed throughout the process.
For the Driver, Accountable, Responsible, and Informed roles, outline what each internal or external individual or team is responsible for.
- Driver: Name, Email Address, Responsibility
- Accountable: Name, Email Address, Responsibility
- Responsible: Name, Email Address, Responsibility
- Informed: Name, Email Address, Responsibility