Most Important Skills For A Consultant At i2i Corporate Strategies
For a consulting career like Angel's, technical competence is "table stakes," but the most crucial skill is high emotional intelligence (EQ)—understanding the root causes of client problems, not just the symptoms—to provide effective solutions. This focus on "understanding not just what the client is saying their problems are, but really trying to understand what led to those problems" highlights the importance of in-depth analysis for success in this field.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Executive/Leadership, Industry Realities, Practical
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Angel Orrantia
President
i2i Corporate Strategies
Stanford
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey; Notre Dame - JD
Engineering - Electrical
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Law
Business Strategy
International Student, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Technical competence in chosen field
2. Strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to understand client needs
3. Ability to identify root causes of problems, not just symptoms
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
For a job like mine, I'll presume we're talking very specifically about my consulting business. As a consultant, I think it's imperative that you are very competent in whatever your chosen technical field is, or whatever you're consulting on.
That's kind of table stakes to get into it. But probably the most important thing for a consultant is their EIQ. It's understanding not just what the client is saying their problems are, but really trying to understand what led to those problems.
This allows you to better help them address not just the symptoms, but maybe the root cause of the issue as well.
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