Executive Turned Consultant: Transitioning from Experienced Executive to Trusted Advisor in Healthcare

Scott A. Mason, DPA, LFACHE

ISBN: 978-1-64055-337-8
Softbound, 376pp, 2022
Order Code: 2456i
ACHE Management
  • Member Price: $37.80
  • Non Member Price: $54.00

Book Description

The reality of a healthcare consulting career can be vastly different from how people often imagine it. Although an executive might transition to a consulting role, management experience and knowledge do not guarantee success.
 
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.