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We get it. You have A LOT going on day in and day out. From current business needs, to employee needs, to strategy needs, the list goes on and on. It is easy to feel overwhelmed, and not know what solution might help you, or which problem to even try to solve first! QuantumMark is here to ease your pain. While we’ve talked in previous blogs about the positive impact hiring and working with an outside project manager consultant brings, the question many people still have is when to hire a consultant. We have the answer. Here are the top three situations where you should hire a consultant to help you succeed:
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You need a specialized skill
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This is one of the most common reasons people hire an outside project manager (PM) consultant, and for good reason. A first-rate PM will have a highly specialized skill that you likely don’t have within your team. More important than the skill they might provide however, is the fact that a PM consultant will have dedicated time to devote to solving your business problem. This is why companies often hire an outside project manager, even if they have internal project managers. The outside PM will have the skills needed to solve the business problems, while allowing your team to complete their daily tasks.
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You have multiple projects/initiatives happening at once
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One of the foremost situations in which you should hire a consultant is when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the demand of multiple projects, initiatives, and deadlines. Why? The PM consultant will help you strategize, prioritize, and take ownership of much the “management” aspect. This will leave you and your team free to do the actual work required, without having to track timelines, budgets, etc. The peace of mind this provides you and your team allows for better work to be done faster and with more focus.
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You need/want a “safe zone”
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The “safe zone” that an outside PM consultant provides is truly unique, and has a profound impact on the project, your team, and your bottom line. One reason is it allows employees to showcase different skills, to speak their minds, and feel validated. Another reason is sometimes a problem, challenge, or project is controversial in nature, and might have a lot of red tape and politics tied into it. As Alex Nuth, guest blogger for themuse.com, wrote: “Sometimes, when companies are working on a challenging problem or a controversial project, it can be hard for them to make decisions or take the necessary actions without getting wrapped up in emotions or politics. So, they bring in consultants to provide an unbiased eye and do some of the dirty work for them.”
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While the three situations above are some of the most common and useful circumstances to hire an outside project manager consultant, they are by no means the only ones. If you are facing any business problem, big or small, internal or external, our advice is simple: talk to an outside consultant. Knowledgeable consultants will help you solve your current issue, and likely give you and your team the tools needed to conquer any similar issue that might arise in the future. To answer our blog’s question with a question – Why wouldn’t you hire a consultant?
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Interested in learning more about hiring a consultant to help your business? Contact our team at Kim@QuantumMark.com today!
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