{"id":1154,"date":"2026-08-03T19:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sigma.company\/?page_id=1154"},"modified":"2026-08-06T22:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T22:16:06","slug":"consulting-method-description-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7sigma.company\/en\/consulting-method-description-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Consulting – Method Description"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Consulting \u2013 Method Description<\/h1>\n
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Short Description<\/span><\/h2>\n

Consulting is a structured advisory approach used to analyze organizational needs, identify improvement opportunities, and develop practical solutions for implementing, maintaining, or improving management systems.<\/p>\n

Key Information<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Category<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Area<\/td>\nManagement Systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nSupportive \/ Advisory Approach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Risk<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Effort<\/td>\nMedium to High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Participants<\/td>\nManagement, consultants, process owners, cross-functional teams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Use Case<\/td>\nManagement system development, process improvement, compliance support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Purpose<\/span><\/h2>\n

The purpose of consulting is to provide expert knowledge and structured guidance for developing and improving effective management systems.<\/p>\n

It supports organizations in identifying gaps, fulfilling relevant requirements, defining suitable actions, and implementing sustainable improvements.<\/p>\n

When to Use This Method<\/span><\/h2>\n

Consulting is typically used in the following situations:<\/p>\n

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  • When implementing a new management system<\/li>\n
  • When improving an existing management system<\/li>\n
  • When preparing for audits or certification<\/li>\n
  • When internal knowledge or resources are limited<\/li>\n
  • During organizational or major process changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Preconditions<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Before starting consulting, the following should be available:<\/p>\n

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    • Clearly defined objectives and consulting scope<\/li>\n
    • Commitment and support from management<\/li>\n
    • Access to relevant processes, data, and documentation<\/li>\n
    • Involvement of relevant process owners and stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How to Apply This Method?<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Define the Consulting Scope<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Identify the objectives, affected areas, expected results, and boundaries of the consulting project.<\/p>\n

      Analyze the Current Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Review existing processes, responsibilities, documentation, performance, and management-system structures.<\/p>\n

      Identify Gaps and Improvement Areas<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Compare the current situation with organizational objectives, standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.<\/p>\n

      Develop Suitable Solutions<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Define practical recommendations and improvement measures based on the organization\u2019s specific needs.<\/p>\n

      Create an Action Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Assign responsibilities, priorities, resources, deadlines, and measurable objectives.<\/p>\n

      Support Implementation<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Guide process owners and employees during the implementation of the agreed actions.<\/p>\n

      Monitor and Review<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Evaluate implementation progress and verify whether the intended results have been achieved.<\/p>\n

      Tips for Effective Use<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      • Define clear and measurable objectives<\/li>\n
      • Ensure active management involvement<\/li>\n
      • Involve relevant process owners and employees<\/li>\n
      • Focus on practical, organization-specific solutions<\/li>\n
      • Regularly monitor the implementation of agreed actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Outputs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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        • Assessment of the current situation<\/li>\n
        • Identified gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities<\/li>\n
        • Practical recommendations and improvement measures<\/li>\n
        • Structured action and implementation plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Example<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Scenario:<\/strong> ISO 9001 management-system implementation<\/p>\n

          Issue:<\/strong> Processes and responsibilities are not clearly defined<\/p>\n

          Cause:<\/strong> Limited internal management-system knowledge and a lack of structured documentation<\/p>\n

          Action:<\/strong> Analyze the existing processes, identify gaps, define responsibilities, and develop a structured implementation plan for the quality management system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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