Consultant vs Hire?
When do you need a consultant? When would you hire a consultant or freelancer rather than a new staff member?
Flexibility is the answer.
A consultant allows you to meet a need without incurring the tax and benefit costs of a new hire.
Below are a few examples of when a consultant can help.
For special skills not available in your department, office, or work group
- Systems engineering
- Web design
- Risk Management
For help with large projects
- Relocation management
- Financial Poanning
To have experts on tap during crunch times, or for short-term projects
- Grant writing
- Training
To complete that project that no one ever has time for
- Procedure manuals
- Coaching
To get an objective perspective
- Feasibility Studies
- Manufacturing Processes
- Program Evaluation
When organization members continue to disagree about how to meet a need
- Conflict Management
- Organizational Development
- Team Building
Related Articles:
Situations When a Consultant is Useful
http://www.managementhelp.org/misc/cnsltng.htm
Make Sure You Need a Consultant
http://www.edpci.com/Articles/10_Tips_for_Hiring_A_Consultant.pdf
This article was written by ICON Member Judith Pratt, PenUltimate, www.judithpratt.com.