Selecting the consultant To make the final decision, carefully evaluate the resume or examples of past work. Look for special skills not on your staff. Weigh your subjective impressions carefully. Sometimes you learn the most from people the least like you. Once the consultant has been hired, take the time to make sure you understand each other.
Consultants can often offer immediate solutions.
Then you and the consultant should sit down with your management team or other designated group to develop a plan. Be honest with the consultant about your situation. All information relevant to the project should be available to the consultant at the beginning. Consultants can be a cost-effective solution to problems in your organization, but only if they are selected carefully and used well.