Reasons to Hire a Consultant

In today's fiercely competitive business environment, more companies are opting to hire Consultants. Management Consultants offer an array of services, skills and expertise which allows companies to navigate the waters of change, thrive in times of challenge/opportunities and even surpass the competition.

Reasons Companies Hire Consultants:

1) Staff augmentation – companies often have short to medium-term staffing needs and Consultants can fill the role of full-time employees.

2) External change force - in times of change, especially in the areas of biased or politically charged challenges such as workforce reduction/reorganization, salary and benefit changes/reduction, acquisition/merger/restructure and major operational and strategic shifts, consultants provide an unbiased venue to reach the desired and necessary conclusions.

3) Specialized skills and best practices across industries and functions - experienced consultants are able to recognize common attributes of effective solutions and apply those lessons learned for their clients using their specialized skills (Lean Six Sigma, Agile Certification, etc.) and experience, access to white papers, databases, post project reviews, colleagues, professional organizations, etc.

4) Analytical horsepower - companies may require help in solving issues and executing strategies where their skillsets and knowledge are insufficient. Consultants fill those gaps by offering value based upon their training, capabilities, and expertise.

5) Fresh perspective - consultants offer new ideas, suggestions and "Out of the Box" thinking and can reinforce them by using analytical tools such as measurement, analysis and improvement.

6) Training and skillset augmentation - each consulting project offers and incorporates client training regarding the necessary knowledge, skills and mindsets that are critical to the company's success. The best recommendations will only bring value if the client can implement and maintain those suggested changes.