Franchising a Consultancy: Right for You?
The concept of franchising or licensing HR consulting practices is not outside the realm of possibility—even for average HR consultants, experts say. But a successful HR consulting franchise must contain certain elements to be successful.
Consultants Tackle Mergers and Acquisitions
With more companies involved in acquisitions or mergers, there are increasing opportunities for HR consultants to help the newly formed organizations "become one." What types of services are consultants providing, what is the demand and what opportunities are emerging?
Should Consultants Give Away Ideas?
Much of the value that HR consultants provide to clients is contained in their intellectual capital—their thoughts, ideas, theories and models that sometimes are captured in tangible form through presentations. Should they make it available for free?
When a Key Client Contact Leaves
HR consulting is a relationship business, which can be good and bad. It's good when HR consultants have established strong client relationships that can lead to more work and referrals, but it can be bad when a key contact leaves a critical client organization.
Consultants Plan for the Worst
Consultants Avoid Scapegoating
Client Contacts Can Confound
What Consultants Do Wrong
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