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.

Outside consultants can anticipate, deflect and help manage much of the angst, suspicion and hostility that frequently accompany a process of self-examination and change within an organization.

Trained, professional management consultants combine proven investigative and analytical techniques with intuition, insight and judgment born of many real-world experiences in a variety of challenging client situations.  They can bring specialized technical skills to bear on a management issue, along with objectivity, impartiality and a fresh perspective.

While you are best at managing your organization, management consultants are best at managing change (and helping you manage it afterwards).  Consultants know what to expect and how to best deal with the issues when they come up.