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Consulting case studies should distinguish outcomes from the contribution

Summary

Write consulting case studies with the starting situation, contribution, deliverables, and measured outcomes. Explain charts and link to relevant services.

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Consulting case studies should distinguish outcomes from the contribution

Consulting case studies should separately describe the organisation’s outcome and your work. Revenue figures alone may not explain which activities someone can commission.

Give readers context to compare with their situation. Explain scope and preparation instead of presenting project value as proof of suitability.

Describe the starting situation and actual work

State the problem, support period, analyses or meetings, and deliverables. Distinguish client implementation from consultant recommendations.

Check methods, dates, and permission for results. Use genuine testimonials within their approved publication scope.

Explain charts and measurement conditions

Label metrics, periods, and units. Complex charts need text conveying their essential information. (W3C complex images)

Discuss other initiatives or contextual changes rather than attributing a trend solely to the consulting. Avoid turning an unproven causal claim into a future promise.

Connect each case with its relevant service

After a case study, link to the related service and initial discussion. Request a summary of the organisation’s situation and purpose.

Record which examples inform enquiries and add missing explanations. When updating results, review old measurement dates and confidentiality boundaries too.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: Should I show only high-value projects?

A: Choose examples that explain support and client context.

Q: What if figures cannot be published?

A: Describe permitted problems, processes, and deliverables.

Q: Does anonymity allow every detail?

A: Identifying details still require permission even without a name.

Q: Can I promise the same outcome?

A: Explain actual work and evidence without assuming another client will obtain identical results.

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