9 R.U.L.E.S TO GEOSPATIAL CONSULTING: How to recognize your potential, create value, and become a trusted geospatial consultant

This book, ‘9 R.U.L.E.S TO GEOSPATIAL CONSULTING’ is a step-by-step guide to transform an individual to get into a consulting mindset, and make them a “trusted expert”. This book is written for professionals having expertise with domain and geospatial (GIS/RS/GPS) knowledge and wish to shift from an employee skillset to a consulting mindset. The shift in the consulting mindset can create a different approach to working, can translate into success, and can provide value to the company as well as to clients. This book can be useful for:

·GIS experts who are spending their time and effort in data creation and wants to shift to problem-solving as an internal or external consultant to increase revenue for the company and value for the client.

·GIS & remote sensing professionals who are debating about leaving the corporate life and want to explore an alternative lifestyle.

·Professionals with GIS skillset who want to establish their own consulting business and increase their market share.

·GIS experts who want to begin an independent lifestyle.

The book is written with examples around individuals from the industry of Agriculture and GIS. The author has used two key elements in this book, the first one is RULES, as “Recognize”, “Uncover”, “Learn”, “Engage”, “Secure” and the second element is the number "9" that depicts the points in each chapter.

The book is not restricted to professionals from the geopatial sector. It can be used by any professional who has an interest in consulting.