Good Reasons to use a CMC | Good Reasons to become and register as a CMC

Every Certified Management Consultants (CMC) must first be a member of one of the 35 national Institutes of Management Consultants around the world that are members of the International Council of Management Consultant Institutes (ICMCI).  In addition to the ability to apply to become a CMC, membership of the IMCNZ has many other benefits including:

* Recognition that the member has completed the rigorous membership and professional application process.
* Recognition that they are a member of the only official body in New Zealand representing the profession of management consulting.
* Recognistion that they comply with the IMCNZ Code of Ethics.
* Access to all the members' information on the IMCNZ website, including the ability to register their professional services information available to be searched for by users of consulting services.
* Automatic inclusion of your details on the www.globalcmc.com website.
* Access to a group of professional peers who have achieved the highest level within their profession.

Good Reasons to use a CMC

When you use the sevices of a management consultant who has the international  qualification CMC, it means that he or she is a Certified Management Consultant and has met strict certification requirements of the Institute of Management Consultants in his or her country. If that Institute is a member of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (as the Instititue of Management Consultants New Zealand is), the initials mean the consultant has met world class standards of competence, ethics and independence, and is eligible for reciprocity between ICMCI member institutes. These standards include:

Requirements of a CMC

Experience 
At least three years in management consulting 
Education 
Recognized degree or professional qualification or additional five years in management consulting in lieu of a degree 
Time spent 
1200 hours per annum in active management consulting during the three qualifying years over the preceding five years and currently active in management consulting 
Independence 
Owner or employee of a firm in independent practice, or internal consultant in organization meeting institute's independence criteria

Qualification Process for CMC status

Examination 
Structured interview to test knowledge of the code of professional conduct and common body of knowledge 
Sponsors 
Two sponsors who are full Members or Fellows (CMC, FCMC, MIMC, FIMC, or equivalent) 
References 
Written descriptions of three consulting engagements and three client references verified through interview 

CMC's pledge in writing to abide by their Institute's code of professional conduct. Their adherence to this code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline above and beyond the requirements of law. Every institute member of ICMCI has such a code which meets the minimum standards of ICMCI. Institutes enforce their code by receiving and investigating complaints of violations and by taking disciplinary action, including revocation of certification, against any member who is found guilty of code violation.

The initials FCMC or FIMC designate a Certified Management Consultant who is also a Fellow of his or her institute. In some countries, the ICMCI member institute may use the designations MIMC and FIMC to signify (certified) Member  or Fellow of that Institute of Management Consultants. These consultants are internationally qualified as CMC and FCMC or FIMC.

In selecting management consultants, clients are well advised to seek individuals who meet the profession's own standards of competence, ethics, and independence. Institute certification is a valuable aid in this quest. It is the mark of excellence among management consultants.

Good Reasons to become and register as a CMC

Some of the many benefits of membership and participation to consider are:

• Market Recognition.  Private and public sector clients recognize members as responsible and reliable sources of advice, providing services of the highest quality to solve a broad range of governance, management, operational and technical matters.
• Peer Recognition.  The status of CMC denotes a mature professional and may be further augmented by fellowship.
• Networking.  Activities of the Institute facilitate networking with fellow professionals.  Members may meet to exchange ideas and look towards co-operative opportunities.
• Client Referral Services.  The Institute is the source of referral to members for assignments from organizations and businesses looking to engage consulting services.
• Directory of Members.  Members can list and hold a web page on this site.  Clients will have access to the site for engagement of consulting services.
• Newsletters.  These discuss relevant issues for members, provide information and are a regular update forum on matters of professional interest.
• International Reciprocity.  Members are entitled to transfer their qualification to any other country of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) and to practice as a CMC in that country.  CMC is an international qualification recognized by 36 member countries including USA, Canada, Australia and the UK.
• Training and professional development.  The Institute is currently working with professional development organisations to promote the training, education and qualification of persons practising or intending to practise the profession of management consulting in New Zealand.
• Awareness.  The Institute requires your support to promote awareness and the good reputation of the practice and profession of management consultancy in New Zealand.
• Ethics.  The Institute ascribes an ethical and professional code that enhances the profession.