In this episode, Katrina Kennedy and Jill Parish explore the ins and outs of partnering with consultants, sharing their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and insights on how organizations can maximize these relationships for success.

Keywords

consulting, organizational development, leadership training, organizational change, consulting relationships

Key topics

When to partner with a consultant and why

Building trust and transparency in consulting relationships

The importance of upfront discovery and clear communication

Balancing internal and external resources for organizational change

The role of ongoing relationships versus one-off projects

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Strategic Pause

00:14 Setting the Tone for the Conversation

00:25 Introduction to Consulting Partnerships

03:22 Paths to Consulting: Personal Journeys

06:38 Understanding the Consultant's Role

09:38 When to Engage a Consultant

12:15 Challenges in Consultant Engagement

15:19 Building Effective Relationships

18:30 The Importance of Transparency and Trust

21:27 Consultant Insights and Observations

24:38 Final Thoughts on Consulting Partnerships

🎙️ Hosted by Katrina Kennedy & Jill Parish

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