Discussion: "A Consultant's Viewpoint and Relationships"
Respond to the following:
• Read and reflect upon the "Top Ten - Considerations for Evolving into the Role of a Consultant" in Chapter 5 of Roberts' text. Propose three actions that IT professionals should undertake in order to successfully achieve the Top Ten. Determine the single most paramount consideration, and justify your selection.
• As an IT professional who may face differing and competing priorities from business units, suggest one strategy for negotiating an achievable project scope without damaging the relationship with business units. Support your answer with the steps that you would take in order to implement your strategy.