Consulting is the passing on of experience and knowledge. Management consulting is one of the biggest areas in consulting. Companies turn to management consultants for advice on how to improve.

The advice offered by management consultants can range from how to structure your organization, technology to use, developing skills and implementing business strategies .

People working in consultancies can have varied backgrounds. Some are passing on experience gained in the workplace, whereas others may rely on knowledge gained from academic qualifications such as a Master of Business Administration or a degree in business analysis.