Growth and Development

To prepare for this assessment, spend some time researching the practice specialization or niche of interest to you. Also, consider the various ways that consultants in the field grow and sustain their businesses.

Requirements

Prepare a paper that meets these requirements:

Develop your vision for your future consulting business. Your vision should define the following:
What is your specialty or niche area?
Who are your target client or clients?

Identify strategies for your future consulting practice:
Based on your research about and understanding of your specialization or niche, what are strategies to help you be successful and thrive as a consultant in your chosen area?
What are your knowledge and skills around these competencies relevant to carrying out effective psychological consultation: legal, ethical, cultural, and professional capabilities (communication, writing, analytical skills, et cetera)?

Craft an action plan for marketing your future consulting practice. Conduct a self-assessment of your skills and strengths and respond to the following:
What are your strengths and weaknesses regarding your ability to market yourself and your services?
Are there areas where additional professional development will be needed?
What are the costs and feasibility issues in developing your marketing options?

Develop three strategies to help keep your energy high and avoid consulting burnout.
What will you need to keep focused, energized, and engaged in your practice? Draw on research in the field as well as your self-knowledge of your work style and motivation.
Be sure to cite references, provide examples, and weave personal experiences and insights into your responses.