Business transformation consultants are hired by companies to help them define future business goals and determine how to achieve those goals effectively. Part of what the business transformation consultant does involves assessing the current status of the company. They will evaluate their operations and how effective the company has been at meeting their goals. They will identify aspects of the company's operations that need to change in order to improve the company's performance. Business transformation consultants also consider how the company should prepare for the future. They may help reshape company policies and philosophies that can help improve the company's performance. They may also identify areas for business development that will meet anticipated demand. In their role they may shape everything from hiring practices to staff training to production methods. They need to be able to see what is currently happening within the company as a whole and address specific issues by implementing corrective strategies and they also need to be able to project future demand so that the company can invest in the right products and services. They also need to be able to foresee any potential issues with their plans and come up with effective ways to prevent or resolve problems that could stem from their proposals.