14/04/2025

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION CONSULTING SKILLS (MARCH 2025)

Dr. Pamela J. Smith-Downing's operational definition as a consultant is articulated as follows: Consultant Role: She provides expert advice and guidance in personal transformation, financial literacy, and leadership development. The consulting services include measurable criteria: 1. Services Offered: These include one-on-one coaching sessions, group workshops, financial seminars, and transformational seminars aimed at helping individuals and organizations achieve specific goals. 2. Client Interaction: Engagements must involve direct client interaction, operationalized at least 10 hours of coaching or consulting per client per session over 3 months. 3. Outcomes Measured: Success is defined by achieving specific client-set goals, assessed through feedback surveys measuring client satisfaction (e.g., a target of 70% client satisfaction rate or achievement of 80% of pre-defined goals). 4. Documentation: Each consulting engagement includes documented action plans and follow-up reports outlining the objectives, strategies, and outcomes from the sessions. This operational definition aims to establish clear criteria for what constitutes Dr. Pamela J. Smith-Downing’s role as a consultant, allowing for consistent understanding and evaluation of her consulting services.