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A scapegoat is a blame taker. Some of the greatest scapegoats ever were the creations of consultants. Generally speaking, consultants create scapegoats over their making of inappropriate design decisions or to cover just plain incompetence.

Before implementation, the consultants' scapegoats of choice are the requirements. During implementation, the consultants' scapegoat of choice is the contractor. After implementation, the consultants' scapegoat of choice is the client.

It is possible to verify the absolute authenticity of a scapegoat. As such, the mastery of scapegoat creation lies in the ability of the consultant to leave as cloudy a trace as is possible concerning their involvement, through the use of heavy rhetoric: to divert attention by drawing attention. Though other tongues are used, English is the language of choice among consultants, both foreign and local, concerning the introduction and damning of a scapegoat. The nuances and ambiguities of the English language are most suited for the art of scapegoat finding. Be alert for subtleties! Be an exemplary listener and speak excellent English.

Ask yourself, am I a consultant or will I meet one later today?