Managing consultants a practical guide for busy public sector managers

Public service cutbacks have increased reliance on consultants.But new legislation and rules governing the procurement of services from consultants are scattered over different legislative instruments.The first edition of this book attracted a record number of online hits. Busy public sector manager...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Dobes, Leo, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Canberra ACT : ANU E Press [2006]
Series:Open Access e-Books
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009428292806719
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Understanding how consultants work
  • 2. Establishing the need for a consultant
  • 3. Preparing tender documentation
  • 4. Fees and expenses
  • 5. Choosing the consultant
  • 6. Executing the contract
  • 7. Contract and project management
  • 8. Closure
  • 9. Evaluation
  • 10. What if things do go wrong?