The Executive’s Guide to Consultants

Fields did something useful: he grounded a subject usually full of vague advice in interviews with 65 recognizable business leaders, then wrapped it in checklists and templates that executives can actually use. The writing is praised for being clear and even breezy, which is notable in this genre. Some consulting norms have shifted since 2012, particularly around remote and gig-economy models, but the core principles of evaluating and managing outside experts remain sound.