It can certainly be frustrating when you are in a position where you know what’s best, but aren’t able to recruit action to your beliefs. But a consultant, by definition is someone who gives advice. And advice should, but doesn’t necessarily have to result in correlative action. If you are providing the correct advice, you are still fulfilling your duties as a consultant, whether or not your client follows your advice. It might be frustrating to not see your advice go unheeded, but it’s technically not in your job description to implement the changes you advise.

That said, I know the feeling. And it usually does signify some sort of disconnect between client and consultant if the advice isn’t taken, which, of course, sucks. It can be the hardest part of the job…

Eric
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