Managing change    

Think of strategy as deciding on the change that is necessary within your organization to move it from where it is to where it needs to be.  Once the strategy is chosen, it must be supported by an action plan to implement the necessary change, or it won't become a reality.

Implementing strategy often causes fundamental shifts in the way the organization operates and sees itself.  This affects the people within the organization to one degree or another and if this isn't anticipated and managed properly, it will be difficult to make the necessary changes.

Consultant as change agent    

A good management consultant facilitates desired change in an organization in ways that management cannot.  In this respect, management consultants are the organization's change agents.  Management consultants are not part of the status quo, so can bring a needed fresh perspective and objectivity to the process of change.