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A screened shortlist of 3 firms selected from over 30,000 consulting firms |
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Tailored to the specific industry and functional expertise needed |
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Ranked according to quality |
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Significantly reduced average project costs: typically 25-50% lower than larger generalist firms (see chart below) |
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Lower rates. Smaller firms typically have lower overheads and no highly-paid 'superstructure' of Managing Directors and Vice-Chairmen |
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Higher output per hour. Specialist firms, by nature, staff projects with individuals more experienced in the project topic than their counterparts at larger firms (typically recently graduated MBAs and undergraduates) |
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Tighter scope. Specialists are often better able to scope the project more precisely and do not have the same pressure for 'scope creep' as partners in larger firms do because of multi-million dollar sales goals |
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A streamlined, easy to use process |
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A simple one-page project request form (help provided if needed) |
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Profiles of 3-4 candidate firms provided in as little as 3-5 days (will provide emergency turnaround in shorter timeframe if needed) |
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Facilitation of consulting firm discussions and proposals if needed |
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One page post-project evaluation |
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