It is best to establish a regular flow of communication with your consultant or consulting team.
You do not need to have formal sit-down meetings, but be sure to communicate openly and directly through any of the following:
• Status reports
• Direct phone conversations
• Group conference calls
• The company intranet (posting updates, questions, or issues)
• Virtual meetings using computer or video technology
• Live in-person meetings
Managers can’t do everything themselves, so they delegate their authority to people who can accomplish tasks for them. This means more than simply assigning tasks.
Keep the following in mind when you work with consultants:
Delegation empowers people to work without having to have ...
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