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The MAP consultants created a guide to working effectively with a consultant that was provided to each group that took part in the program. Many of the topics can be useful in any engagement with a consultant.

What youÕll find in the manual:

  1. Understand when and why to seek a consultant's assistance
  2. Outline your organization's needs with respect to management and governance
  3. Determine organization's readiness to engage in the project
  4. Set goals and expectations
  5. Identify consultant choices and conduct interviews
  6. Check consultant's references
  7. Select the consultant and coordinate with FACT
  8. Be prepared -- what to cover in the first visit(s) with consultant
  9. Produce a written scope of work with the consultant
  10. Tips on working with consultant teams and with coaches
  11. Manage the consultant relationship throughout the project
Click here to download the manual