I am an A10
Much like the A-10 Wart Hog is the management consulting work that I do. Close in and ugly. I am a contractor at heart. That is why I do what I do. I love it. Its fun, stimulating and rewarding. Many construction firms are family owned. Helping families is work that gives back to your professional soul.
I am an A10 is not a designation of my good looks or my performance in school. If it was, the letter would be toward the c side and the number would not be double digits, it would be in single digits.
I dont think at 30,000 feet. I certainly know we have to be in the right battlefield if we are going to win. I do think at the global level but, not for very long. I do think at a low or close level to the battlefield (job site). More of my time is spent at the treetops.
One of my attitudes is If you are in a fair fight, you didnt plan well enough. Suggest that at your next strategic planning session.
You may or may not appreciate the approach but, it is a detailed, knowledge driven one. One that is missing in the consulting industry. Since I am a fee based consultant (versus commission based), it is risky. I have to dance for my dinner or deliver real value. I dont benefit from clients buying products. Solutions and specific process is the product. Hard but, fun and very challenging.
What is the right thing to do is a lot easier if you are not commissioned based. The client and I benefit in many ways by answering only that question.