This page contains details of the consulting process followed by Aphelian Consulting to deliver consulting services and also hints and tips on how to successfully use consultants.

The consulting process consists of four main stages: planning, fact gathering, analysis and communication. These are linked to a number of activities which are carried out in each stage.

The process depicted contains the main steps here is a standard consultancy assignment and these stages and the emphasis given to each stage and activity would depend on the nature of the particular assignment. The process is here depicted as being linear whereas in reality there may be backtracking and the combination of activities. Typically, the activities 'generate conclusions' and 'generate recommendations' may require additional fact gathering to test their suitability and appropriateness.