Also, be sure you feel comfortable sharing confidential company information with these individuals. Your consultants should have qualities similar to those you would expect of professional staff members, including expert knowledge in the subject area of the project, experience with projects similar to yours, and a respected track record with other clients. The contract You ve chosen a firm that can meet your objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. You ve checked the firm s references and have met the individuals who will be working with you. Signing the contract, of course.
Most consulting firms have a standard engagement contract format which they use for all clients.
The consultant s original proposal, which should have included many of these items, may be included as an appendix to the contract. This ensures that the firm is contractually liable to deliver on the promises made in the proposal. Don t be in a hurry to hire a consulting firm. The time you spend up front will be repaid many times over by selecting the right firm to help you manage your project. Davianne Buckley is Director of Business Relations for HIT Fusion, Inc., a nationally recognized Information Technology consulting firm that specialized in system selection, implementation, project management, training, migration services, and system integration.