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Old 15-06-2021, 03:28 PM
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Yes, we do that all the time. Between all the incessant fact finding, explanations, breaking down of internal processes and meetings with them, we really might as well do the work ourselves. We'll probably get it done faster than the consulting team if that was the only thing we had on our plate.

Strictly speaking, we can do have the brainpower to do the work ourselves, just that it is sometimes more cost effective and time-saving to outsource one off projects externally. In my experience with various engagements, there's really not much knowledge transfer though because the consulting methodologies are by no means groundbreaking. I recognise that this is industry specific though so probably some sectors benefit more from consultants than others.
Yep you just gave more examples to the reasons why consultancies exists.

You mentioned "We'll probably get it done faster than the consulting team if that was the only thing we had on our plate.". Consultancies exists because employees have their own roles and responsibilities to fulfill on a daily basis and have little to no time or manpower to work on projects which are related to streamlining efficiency. If you can get rid of this problem then good for you, if not then you jolly well have to accept them around.

You mentioned "it is sometimes more cost effective and time-saving to outsource...". This is another reason why consultancies exist. They know that businesses cannot afford to hire a group of internal change managers on a fulltime basis just to tackle 1 particular inefficiency in the business. So unless you can get rid of this problem entirely, consultancies are here to stay.

Yep what consultancies do may not be groundbreaking but they are still needed in today's corporate world. The part they play is still substantial and sustainable to businesses everywhere.
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