While the contracting phase does not include formal data gathering like interviews or surveys, a lot of data has already been gathered during contracting that can be instructive as the consultant approaches the data gathering process and the rest of the project. Based on the case information, give a description of the following and discuss how this can inform the rest of the project.
Describe the primary client in this consulting project.
Identify and discuss possible other clients, or client sub-systems in this consulting project.
Describe the organizational culture of Rainbow High School.
What is your gut feel about the client(s), how the problem has been presented and how the process/project will play out in the organizational culture?