Consultancy does sometimes point to difficult decisions and changes that need to be made. Disputes arising from non-compliance with the agreement should if possible be resolved informally. Finishing the consultancy Every consultancy, whether long or short, should have a clear ending. This ensures that the organisation does not become dependent on the consultant. The contract might specify that the consultancy will end on a fixed date, or when a defined piece of work is completed.
Some consultancies are open ended.
These should he regularly reviewed to ensure they are still meeting the organisation s needs. Sometimes a completely new consultancy is needed with the same or a different consultant to implement the consultancy recommendations. But even without formal follow-up, you can reasonably expect a consultant to give telephone advice to help you think through how to deal with issues arising from the consultancy. Most consultants ask for feedback a short time after the consultancy. This might be a simple telephone call or questionnaire asking whether the work met the organisation s objectives, whether the organisation was satisfied and whether any changes were implemented as a result of the consultancy.