Introduction
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Organizations from large government agencies to small NGOs commonly hire consultants to solve a myriad of issues. But many organizations are not getting the best value from their consultants. It could be because they didn’t plan ahead of hiring a consultant, they didn’t hire the right consultant, or they didn’t develop the right working relationship with their consultant.
This primer is intended to help organizations understand the consulting landscape: what the right consultant can do, how to find that consultant, and why developing a partnership with the right consultant can make a world of difference. Each chapter in this eBook has tools to help you in the process – from worksheets and checklists, to important questions to ask of stakeholders, teams, and potential consultants. We hope this eBook is a useful resource to help you and your team work in partnership with consultants to achieve your goals.
The relevant question is not simply what shall we do tomorrow, but rather what shall we do today in order to get ready for tomorrow. Peter Drucker
Understanding Consulting Trends Organizations are increasingly looking to consultants to help them drive innovation and impact. As business thinking evolves from traditional to “disruptive,” consultants with senior strategic experience and deep industry insights are in greater demand to help leaders position their organizations and projects to be models for a new way forward.
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Creating Success: The Nuts & Bolts of Hiring the Right Consultants
