Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-228).
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction: what is a consultant? -- Why use a consultant? -- Selecting a consultant -- Contracting with a consultant -- Managing a consultant -- Working with consultants -- Evaluating a consultant's work -- Exiting the consulting relationship -- Maximizing results -- List of consulting firms -- Sample proposal and contract -- References.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Bringing in the right consultant and getting what you want from the relationship is importantyet there has been a lack of specific guidance in this area until now. The Quintessential Guide to Using Consultants presents practical and clear guidelines for maximizing the results of the consulting relationship through each step of the process. Youll get answers to such questions as: What does a consultant do? Should you use former colleagues with inside knowledge of your businessor outside experts? How can you avoid failed projects. and fingerpointing, finding fault and assigning blame.
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Title
Quintessential guide to using consultants.
International Standard Book Number
0874257948
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Business consultants.
Personnel management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Corporate Governance.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Leadership.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Organizational Development.