When to Bring in a Consultant (and When Not To)
If you are thinking about hiring a consultant, be sure you really need an external resource. Here are the two basic questions that need to be answered if you are considering external consultants for any project:
1. Are there staff members with the required background, knowledge, and skills available within the organization to undertake the project?
2. Do you need to hire outside help in order to show the importance of the work, satisfy stakeholders, maintain objectivity (or the appearance of such), or for some other reason?
First, look at the expertise you already have. If your organization lacks specific experience or expertise, you can contract for that aspect of the work. In situations like ...
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