What Makes a Great Consulting Partnership?

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.Keywordsconsulting, organizational development, leadership training, organizational change, consulting relationshipsKey topicsWhen to partner with a consultant and whyBuilding trust and transparency in consulting relationshipsThe importance of upfront discovery and clear communicationBalancing internal and external resources for organizational changeThe role of ongoing relationships versus one-off projectsChapters00:00 Introduction to The Strategic Pause00:14 Setting the Tone for the Conversation00:25 Introduction to Consulting Partnerships03:22 Paths to Consulting: Personal Journeys06:38 Understanding the Consultant's Role09:38 When to Engage a Consultant12:15 Challenges in Consultant Engagement15:19 Building Effective Relationships18:30 The Importance of Transparency and Trust21:27 Consultant Insights and Observations24:38 Final Thoughts on Consulting Partnerships🎙️ Hosted by Katrina Kennedy & Jill Parish Connect with Katrina & JillThinkDev Katrina Kennedy TrainingLinkedin: Katrina | Jill #TheStrategicPause#ThinkDev #LearningAndDevelopmentThe Strategic Pause releases new episodes the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays wherever you get podcasts.