Consultants
We’re often approached by Members asking us to recommend a consultant to help them with a range of issues and, whilst we don’t make any recommendations, we do provide a list of those organisations who have worked with other TMOs. If you do want to use one of those listed below we suggest you ask for details of other TMOs they’ve worked with and approaching them directly for a recommendation.
It’s also worth bearing in mind this advice “Yes, consultants can be valuable members of a company, particularly if you engage with them properly. They can contribute immensely, especially in scenarios where hiring a full time employee for a particular position might be an overkill. On the flip side, you can waste a lot of time and money using consultants, causing you to miss key internal opportunities. Study all of your options before you come to a final decision. Evaluate each scenario and what each option brings to the table. Then take a step back and determine what’s ultimately going to not only move the needle, but help you meet your long-term goals and objectives.”
A more flippant statement is that a consultant is someone who saves you enough money to pay their fee!
If you do need help then ensure that you are clear about what you want, how long you want it for (if they are to cover a particular role) and, if they are bringing training and skills development that you learn the skills and spread them across your TMO. That said listed below are those who we are aware of who have worked with TMOs in the past
- Jacqui Gordon
- Kay Kelleher
- Liz Michael (check if currently taking on work)
- Newman Francis
- Open Communities
- PPCR
- Asari St.Hill
- Annelie Sernevall (Springboard Enterprises)
We’d be delighted to hear of any other consultants who members have worked with and who they have found helpful.
