In order to better understand their clients, Protiviti and Robert Half often host panels where clients can discuss their views on various topics.

This article is the second in a three-part series sharing lessons from a recent CFO panel. The first article discussed the value of resources who went into an engagement already understanding the clients’ challenges. In this article, we highlight our conversation with CFOs about the need for a more considered approach from consultants and deeper understanding of the client’s operations when consulting engagements.