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January 2, 2018 By AMK

How to fight big contract bloat

Have you ever hired a management consultant and said, “We have this problem and just want to know what we should to do next”?

Maybe your employees are unhappy, your systems are vulnerable, or you’re drowning in data. Maybe you’re struggling to get agreement among the managers about the best path forward. In theory, an experienced, objective third-party such as a management consultant can help. Right?

But when the consultants show up, you are left with one of two reactions: “That was a complete waste of money” or “We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Those leaning toward the “complete waste of money” end of the spectrum might say things like, “They told us what we already know.” This simple statement frames the problem with management consultants.

Too often, the work consultants are assigned is too broad in scope to be reasonably focused on and completed. They do hours of research, interviews and analysis only to deliver recommendations that underwhelm federal managers instead of sparking action.

Keep reading this article at: https://federalnewsradio.com/commentary-analysis/2017/11/how-to-fight-big-contract-bloat/

Filed Under: Government Contracting News Tagged With: consultant, problem-solving, simplified acquisition, waste

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