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Management article
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Reference no. 77408
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: "Harvard Business Review", 1977

Abstract

The talent for making good use of professional advisors ranks as one of the most necessary skills for an executive. Certain types of client attitude and behavior lead to success while other behaviors lead to failure. Twenty-five rules for the successful use of professional consultants and advisors examine the problems of hiring and fees, and the common grievances of consultants and clients. Advisors and clients both commit a set of "seven deadly sins" which need to be eliminated as soon as they occur.

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Abstract

The talent for making good use of professional advisors ranks as one of the most necessary skills for an executive. Certain types of client attitude and behavior lead to success while other behaviors lead to failure. Twenty-five rules for the successful use of professional consultants and advisors examine the problems of hiring and fees, and the common grievances of consultants and clients. Advisors and clients both commit a set of "seven deadly sins" which need to be eliminated as soon as they occur.

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