March 2006
Intermediate to advanced
118 pages
2h 21m
English
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Maximizing the Value of an Outside-Insider
My own consulting experience and that of colleagues has allowed me to observe a wide array of consulting relationships. Here are a handful of “Next Practices” for managing and maximizing the value of consultants.
Get the Most out of Your Consultants! Next Practices
Once a consultant is in the building, consider yourself a peer consultant—not a boss, not an employee, not even a manager. Co-create the conditions for project success. Hint: You’ll build your own consulting skills in the process!
Establish ...