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10 Point Checklist for Briefing a Consultant
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Take Away Training Series
Duration: 16 minutes
AU $275.00
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Synopsis
Get the most out of consultants by following a simple, yet powerful briefing checklist.
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Key Learning Points
1. Don't believe the hype
Obtain names, contact details of previous clients
Check references to see how consultant has delivered similar program
2. Be clear about outcomes
Be specific about what you want to achieve
A meaningful business problem
3. Separate outcomes from solutions
Focus on the actual problem to be solved - avoid "we want you to do..."
Access internal information - confidentially
4. Off the shelf or tailored?
Ask the question
If tailor-made - who owns the solution?
5. Negotiate time and cost
Clarify key timelines, milestones
Payment by time spent or result delivered?
'Hidden' costs
Requirement for internal resources
6. Clarify all roles
Who is the consultant, who is the client
What do you expect from each other?
Approval procedures
7. Ensure understanding of corporate culture
Brief them on corporate values, political structures, key current issues in the organisation
The way we do things here
Helps consultant avoid generating resistance
8. Anticipate problems
Consultant's five most likely problems
Have written contingency plans
Costs
9. Agree on reporting procedures
Who, when, how, on what?
Determine two-way feedback
Be up-front
10. Follow-up available
Accessibility once job complete
Problems - whose fault?
Negotiate fee arrangements regarding follow-up in advance
Characteristics of a good consultant:
In and out fast
Focused on results
Wants to save client's money
Encourages client independence
Professionalism and integrity
Package Description
DVD
Recommended Audiences
Managers
Distributed in the following format(s)
DVD
Available in the following language(s)
English
Media Type
Video Recording
Presentation Style
Interview
STOCK CODE
TAT55
ISBN
9781925287769
Published
Melbourne
Filming location
Australia
Release year
2001
Remastered year
2006
Copyright owner
ClickView
Publisher
Seven Dimensions
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