CMI Unit 5031 The Role and Responsibilities of a Consultant is about the role of the consultant and the behaviours, skills and attributes required.

Understand the role of the consultant

1.1 Identify different types of organisational structures for consulting practices/departments 1.2 Define the role of the consultant 1.3 Explain the emerging trends and challenges facing the consulting industry 1.4 Explain how the demand for consultants changes in different economic climates 2.1 Explain how the competencies required of a consultant change at different stages of their career 2.2 Evaluate existing competencies, knowledge and behaviours against the Consultancy Competency Framework (CCF) 2.3 Assess how the completion of Personal Development Plan (PDP) activities contributes to changes in the competence knowledge and behaviours as a consultant 3.1 Identify the professional behaviours required of a consultant 3.2 Identify ethical dilemmas that may arise in the course of the work of a consultant 3.3 Explain the duty of care owed by a consultant to a client