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Secrets of Consulting
a guide to giving & getting advice successfully
Book • 1985
Gerald M. Weinberg's 'Secrets of Consulting' offers pragmatic, story-driven advice for consultants navigating client relationships and organizational dynamics.
The book is organized around memorable rules and anecdotes that distill lessons about diagnosing problems, managing expectations, and influencing without authority.
Weinberg emphasizes that most consulting problems are people problems and provides techniques for communication, framing, and intervention.
Written in an accessible, conversational style, the book has become a classic for both technical and non-technical consultants.
Its blend of humor and insight makes it a practical handbook for improving consulting effectiveness and judgment.
The book is organized around memorable rules and anecdotes that distill lessons about diagnosing problems, managing expectations, and influencing without authority.
Weinberg emphasizes that most consulting problems are people problems and provides techniques for communication, framing, and intervention.
Written in an accessible, conversational style, the book has become a classic for both technical and non-technical consultants.
Its blend of humor and insight makes it a practical handbook for improving consulting effectiveness and judgment.
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as a foundational consulting book he received early in his career and recommended for becoming a better consultant.

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