There’s a significant difference between a consultant and a contractor. While consultants may work on contract, their focus and intent should be distinct from that of a contractor. Contracting is transactional, while consulting is relationship-oriented. A technical contractor, such as a database expert, can come into an engagement for a few months, apply her technical expertise to a particular situation, and then go on to the next contract, with everyone satisfied. A consultant, on the other hand, must develop a relationship with the client to be effective. Experienced consultants understand ...
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Rick Freedman, The Agile Consultant, 10.1007/978-1-4302-6053-0_14
14. The Agile Consulting Skill Set
Rick Freedman1
(1)Lenexa, Kansas, USA
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