Overview:This webinar is designed for HR managers and professionals who serve as an internal consultant in their current roles or who may be part of an outsourced HR solution. Consulting talent is not automatically acquired along the way to becoming an HR leader. There are certain skills that professional consultants possess that they have developed through education and experience. It is a consciously nurtured set of capabilities which require regular exercise to achieve expertise. Management consulting demands a unique blend of skills, expertise, emotional maturity and mental agility. During the course of this program you will learn what effective consulting is and is not (hint: it's not simply coaching, mentoring or managing). We will examine the key components of consulting as an HR professional, how to establish a consulting relationship with internal "clients", and how to acquire the knowledge and training to enhance your capabilities.Why should you attend: HR professionals are expected to serve in a consultative role in their organizations. But what exactly does that mean? Is it the same as being a coach, a counselor or trusted advisor? Who is your "client?" Is it the CEO, senior executive team, or anyone who comes to you for guidance? If the problems you and your organization are trying to solve are becoming more complex, if you are now interacting at a higher organizational level (senior team, Board), or if people seem to be ignoring your advice this webinar will lead you to a deeper understanding of the consulting relationship and the necessary steps to achieve credibility and expertise.Areas Covered in the Session:What does it mean to be a "consultant"?Advantages and disadvantages to being an internal consultantCore consulting competenciesDeveloping consultative relationshipsImproving your consulting knowledge and skillsWho Will Benefit:VPHRHR DirectorsHR ManagersHR and Management ConsultantsInstructor:Gregory A. Gast SPHR, CMC® is a leadership advisor, organizational consultant, entrepreneur and HR expert who is founder and current/former president of several multi-million dollar professional services firms. Greg founded his current firm Thirdstage Consulting to focus his work on transforming organizational life through the development of values-based leaders and organizations.