Consultancy CNSL
The provision of advice and recommendations, based on expertise and experience, to address client needs. May deal with one specialist subject area, or can be wide ranging and address strategic business issues. May also include support for the implementation of any agreed solutions.
Moving to SFIA 8
There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8.
- Addition of new entry level - level 4
- The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added
- Details available here - SFIA 8 Consultancy
- SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use
- Previous SFIA assessments may be impacted by this change.
Levels of responsibility for this skill
| 5 | 6 | 7 |
Consultancy: Levels 1-4
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at these levels of responsibility and accountability.
Consultancy: Level 5
Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates and recommends options, implementing if required. Collaborates with, and facilitates stakeholder groups, as part of formal or informal consultancy agreements. Seeks to fully address client needs, enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of client personnel, by ensuring that proposed solutions are properly understood and appropriately exploited.
Consultancy: Level 6
Manages provision of consultancy services, and/or management of a team of consultants. In own areas of expertise, provides advice and guidance to consultants and/or the client through involvement in the delivery of consultancy services. Engages with clients and maintains client relationships. Establishes agreements/contracts and manages completion and disengagement.
Consultancy: Level 7
Takes responsibility for a significant consultancy practice, including practice development, proposals/sales to internal or external clients, account management and managing the delivery of consultancy services over a wide range of topics.