Smart Consulting Sourcing
Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services.
Podcast Description
Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services.
Episodes

Jul 1, 2021
Jul 1, 2021
8 min
Compensation models vary, and using the right one can benefit both parties, Clients, and Consultants, also ensure everyone is happy and gives their best to the project.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about how Using the Right Compensation Models Can Benefit Your Project.

Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
7 min
There is a multitude of reasons why Executives don't like to work with Consultants. Some are based on their personal experience; some are just urban legends.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte provides 5 reasons why Executives love to hate consultants.

Jun 17, 2021
Jun 17, 2021
7 min
We often describe the consulting market with the capabilities and the industries served. And most consulting firms will start there to introduce themselves. But to understand its structure, you will need to take a much deeper dive into what markers "make" the structure.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about how understanding the consulting market will help you source the right consultants.

Jun 10, 2021
The US Consulting Market
Jun 10, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
10 min
The Economy has a direct effect on the consulting market. And the same is true for the US market. What are the sectors driving growth? What is the impact on the US consuting industry?
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about the US Consulting Market .

Jun 1, 2021
The Future of Consulting (Consulting 4.0)
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
9 min
Understanding disruptions can help you take advantage of the powerful new trends and position your company to optimize for the trends that will shape the future.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about the future of consulting.

May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
6 min
Competition inspires people to go for peak performance, and lack of it creates opportunities for subpar results.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte explains how to Get the Best Performances from Your Consultants.

May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021
11 min
The consulting landscape today is rich and diverse, and while this is beneficial to Clients, it also represents a challenge and to maximize the chance of success for your project, you want to hire consultants who have the right knowledge and who understand your business.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte explains how to select the right consulting partner for your project?

May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
7 min
There are, unfortunately, no guarantees in life, so your best bet is to have a solid agreement and prepare yourself and your organization to deal with any unexpected problems that might arise during a consulting project. Just remember that all problems have a solution, and the better you plan ahead, the better the outcome will be. Here are some tricks to deal with potentially problematic areas.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte explains how to Avoid Potential Problems in the Course of a Project

May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
7 min
Europe is the second largest economy in the world with two distinct zones.However, the size and dynamics vary significantly by country, and we need to look at the market at a more granular level.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte explains what are the main features of the European Consulting Market

Apr 29, 2021
Few pointers to solve your make or buy dilemma
Apr 29, 2021
Apr 29, 2021
10 min
Many companies have internal consulting groups. But how to know how and when to include them in a competition for a consulting project? To help you decide whether it is better to use your Internal or External resources, always focus on the benefits and the specifics of the particular project.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte gives you a few pointers to solve your make or buy dilemma
The only podcast about consulting procurement
The Smart Consulting Sourcing podcast provides a complete and detailed overview of everything to create value through consulting.







