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Using Project Teams On Organizational Change Projects

By Carter McNamara on January 7, 2011

Benefits of Consulting and/or Project Teams

Occasionally, a client will specify that they want a team of consultants on the project because the project requires substantial expertise and resources. While there can be many frustrations for consultants working in teams, there are also major benefits.

  • The team can provide a wide variety of expertise and perspectives during the project, often resulting in a more accurate understanding and resolution of problems in the client’s organization.
  • If the team is designed well, members often provide useful ongoing support and feedback amongst each other, as well.
  • If a consultant suddenly is not able to work on the project, other consultants can step in to cover for the missing consultant.

As a result, consultants enjoy a more successful project and develop a network of trusted peers.

A Team on a Project Might Include:

  • An organizational change consultant to guide development of the collaborative relationship and overall project plan.
  • If a Board of Directors is involved (and they should be on major projects), Board trainers who ensure the Board of Directors is sufficiently developed to oversee the organizational change project.
  • A strategic planning facilitator to guide development of an overall strategic planning framework in which the organizational change plan can be integrated.
  • Specialists in products or services to guide development of certain plans, including groups of customers to serve, and how to develop and sell the product on an ongoing basis.
  • Marketing consultants to provide expertise, for example, in market research, public relations, branding, and advertising and promotions planning.
  • Trainers to convey “expert” content at various times to various members of the client’s organization.

Here Are Some Useful, Free Online Resources

  • Project Management
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Change

What do you think?

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Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD – Authenticity Consulting, LLC – 800-971-2250
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