Smart Consulting Sourcing

The first question is not "do I need a consultant?" Instead ask yourself: do I have an urgent problem? If yes, find your best understanding of the issue and why it needs a solution. Then ask yourself: what kind of consultant can solve this issue? Another way to put it would be: who should be part of my dream team to solve this issue?  On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I tell you how to find the right consultants. #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

As an executive, you're probably used to making quick decisions. Given the amount of work that you have to do, you can't afford to dither. Is it worth your time to organize a competition when choosing your consultants? On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I explain why you should put consultants in competition. #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

Positive and mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, clients, and collaborators are essential for every project. And effective communication is a crucial ingredient in every relationship.  On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I give you my tips to build positive relationships with your consulting firms. #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

People often ask the differences between internal and external consultants. How independent are External and Internal Consultants? How does skills/experience level vary? Let's tackle the 7 most common questions you migh have and never dare to ask about internal consultants. On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I answer 7 questions about internal vs external consultants. #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

If you're looking for the right consultant, several factors will help you decide whether a specialist or a generalist is right for your needs.  On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I discuss how to choose between generalist vs specialized consultants? #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

Demand management is a critical tool for procurement professionals and companies in general. But what are the key steps that can ensure successful Demand Management execution?  On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I talk about how to create value through demand management? #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

As clients have started to understand better what value consultants can bring them, many changes will shape the industry's future. Should you continue working with large consultancies? On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I answer the question: Working with large consultancies: stop or encore? #podcast #smartconsultingsourcing #consulting #sourcing 

The History of Consulting goes way back. Indeed, consulting has always existed. We can trace advisors to decision-makers back to the Antiquity. How old is Consulting?  On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I tell you a brief History of Consulting. 

The right Consultant can play an instrumental role and can help your organization save money, make money, and solve a plethora of business issues. But how to describe and classify consulting work? On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about  The 7-High Level Consulting Capabilities Categories That Every Client Should Know. 

There are a number of reasons to embrace the Gig economy mainly for the freedom and flexibility , but also ethics or regulation issues. But what's the impact for the consulting industry and its clients? On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte provides 6 Great Advantages of the Gig Economy and the impact for consulting clients.