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How to be a Good Internal Consultant

Workplace Psychology

The Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC) says that an internal consultant provides various client support services within the enterprise. project management, quality management, human resources, information technology, training & development, finance, supply chain management, process improvement, etc.).

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“Can I speak to a manager?” How an internal knowledge base can reduce customer service friction

ThoughtFarmer

One survey found that 36% or respondents thought the most frustrating aspect of a poor customer service experience is an agent that lacks the knowledge or ability to solve the customer’s issue. To satisfy customers, customer success agents need the resources to do their work effectively, and deliver the right answers to the right customers.

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What is internal communications? We analyzed 40 definitions to find out. 

ThoughtFarmer

Internal communications, as looked at through the lens of a role, has evolved from a corporate ‘mouthpiece’, to a role that straddles human resources, public relations, marketing, knowledge management, and more. . Next, we considered the definition of Internal Communications as an activity or exercise.