For this optional discussion board, please answer the following two questions:
1) When should a consultant exit an intervention? What do you think might make this stage especially challenging?
2) Of the skills listed below, are there any that you think should carry greater weight than others for a consultant? Which ones? Why?
Self-awareness and self-management
Objectivity/neutrality
Imagination
Flexibility, dealing with ambiguity
Honesty/integrity
Consistency
Building trust and rapport
Open-mindedness
Listening
Sense of humor
Risk-taking
Political awareness
Persuasiveness
Collaboration
Tact and diplomacy
Role modeling
Rational-emotional balance
Negotiation
Managing stress
