I’m looking for some great books that will help develop my consulting skills. Any recommendations?

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Peter Block Flawless Consulting is the standard.

In my group, required reading:
• Say it with Charts
• Pyramid Principle
• McKinsey Staff Paper No. 66

GHCS1 is there anywhere I can get the McKinsey paper?

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

I’ve read it. It’s interesting but the only caveat is that hostage negotiators deal with very distressed people in an emotional situation. Business negotiations are more rational.

Still recommend though.

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