Difference between Project Management and Management Consulting

In this article, we are going to discuss the Difference between Project Management and Management Consulting.

Project Management :

Project management, as the name suggests, is simply management that focuses on the management and successful development of project procedures as well as providing guidance and achieving the main goal of the project.

Management Consulting :

Management Consulting as the name suggests, is simply management that focuses on improving business strategies, performance and processes of the organization by providing expert advice to resolve any issues.

Difference between Project Management and Management Consulting :

Project Management	Management Consulting
It mainly focuses on the management of project-related activities till its completion.	It mainly focuses on management and improving organizations’ performance.
It is a one-time activity i.e. managersess.	It is a permanent management process i.e. an ongoing process.
improved have more responsibilities than product managers.	Consultant managers have less responsibilities than project managers.
Factors affecting project management weak project closure, organizational culture, improper risk management, weak planning, unavailability of intelligent people, etc.	Factors affecting management consulting includes characteristic of employee or client, improper communication, lack of understanding, profitability, etc.
Process of this management includes initiation, planning, performing, checking, controlling, and then finally terminating project.	Process of this management includes client information, problems and symptoms, diagnosis, collecting data, creating solutions, implementing and finally terminating.
Its benefits include effective task delegation, better collaboration, increased customer satisfaction, improved planning and scheduling, etc.	Its benefits include improve performance, use of new skills, good for achieving short-term goals, saves cost and time, enhance productivity, etc.
Its main objective is the successful development or completion of a project in a given period.	Its main objectives is to increase and develop clients ability to increase productivity, saves cost, etc.
Type of project management include agile project management, kanban project management, lean project management, etc.	Types of Management Consulting include human resource consulting, financial advisory consultant, operations consulting, etc.
Project management is more difficult than management consulting.	Management Consulting is less difficult than project management.