TS 13573/T1

TS 13573/T1 is a standard concerned with the classification of workplaces that provide consultancy services, together with the general and specific rules used for that purpose. In consultancy, the service is knowledge-based, so the operating structure, staff profile and technical equipment of the workplace are as important as the advisory content itself. This standard helps place such service providers within a common framework.

What classification means in consultancy services

Consultancy activities may cover management, efficiency, organisation, process improvement or expert advisory support. A classification approach helps distinguish what services the workplace offers, how those services are organised, and what technical means support them. In general technical terms, the quality of consultancy is often linked to staff competence, the orderliness of the workflow and the organisation’s ability to produce and apply knowledge.

Main groups of topics covered

• Classification principles
• Structural characteristics
• Management arrangements
• Staff-related conditions
• Technical equipment and infrastructure

Read together, the title and scope indicate that the standard sets general and specific rules for consultancy workplaces from both organisational and physical perspectives. It therefore treats consultancy not merely as an exchange of advice, but as a structured service operation. The standard provides a shared reference for evaluating consultancy offices, specialist advisory units and similar professional workplaces.