FAQs
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
First, ask yourself, what is the problem that needs to be addressed? Answering this question helps you clearly state what needs to be done. Only when this is accomplished can you proceed. Your reasons for hiring a consultant could include: You dont know how. A consultant offers skills and expertise you dont have in house. You dont have the time. A consultant, guided by experience and expertise, can get the job done more quickly. You cant assign it to anyone in-house. A consultant can work on confidential projects (such as hiring or firing). You need an outside perspective. You might need a consultant when you are looking for someone to see the situation objectively, without the filters and preconceived notions that internal people may have (i.e., designing, conducting and presenting results of an employee survey). You need everyone to participate. Using a consultant will enable all staff to fully participate in a process such as strategic planning, without one of them having to wear a facilitators or coordinators hat too. You need to learn best practices. Because they have a breadth of experiences from different organizations, a consultant can ask the right questions, moving your organization to greater learning and success.