The Manager's Pocket Guide to Using Consultants

Chapter 7

Evaluating Your Consultant’s Toolkit

How do you know if you’re working with a good consultant or a great consultant? Often you don’t—until it’s too late. However, like working with a craftsman, there are signs at the beginning, the middle, and the end of the work that tell you whether or not you’re dealing with a true consulting professional. We’ll explore these in this chapter.