Executive Turned Consultant: Transitioning from Experienced Executive to Trusted Advisor in Healthcare provides a road map for executives contemplating a move into management consulting. The book walks readers through key considerations and includes firsthand accounts of executives who have navigated the transition.

Topics covered include:

• Why and how to conduct a mid-career assessment
• What motivates someone to make a career change
• How consulting compares with executive management
• The unique challenges of moving from a “decider” to an “advisor”
• Common mistakes executives make when launching a consulting career
• The pros and cons of joining an existing firm versus going into solo practice
• How to determine the best time to make the move to consulting

In his previous book, The Healthcare Consultant’s Handbook: Career Opportunities and Best Practices, author Scott A. Mason offered early careerists insight into the essential role of healthcare consultants and what truly makes a consultant exceptional. Now he provides practical guidance to help healthcare executives make an informed career decision about becoming a professional consultant, with eyes wide open to both the risks and rewards.