Choosing a consultant
The Institute of Management Consultancy has produced the following guidelines
for those wishing to employ management consultants. These
"ten golden rules" are not prescriptive, but
they should guide you towards making the most informed decisions resulting
in successful completion of the project.
- Clearly define the objectives that you hope to achieve
- Consult with others in your organisation to agree those objectives
- Short-list no more than three consultants, and ask
them to provide written proposals
- Brief the consultants properly
- See the individual consultant who will do the job and make sure that
the 'chemistry' is right
- Ask for references from the chosen consultant(s) and
follow them up
- Review and agree a written contract before the assignment
starts
- Be involved and in touch during the
assignment
- Ensure that the consultant does not save surprises
for the final report
- Implement the recommendations and involve your management
as well as the consultant
If you want to find out more about this, please feel free to contact us.
One of the many services we can offer is to provide your with a consultancy
selection service - it will exclude us from the tendering process,
but we find our expertise and insight can help you shortlist the best consultants.