Managing Consultants: A Practical Guide for Busy Public Sector Managers

Leo Dobes

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

    Abstract

    Despite considerable investment in skills development, managers in public sector organisations still exhibit significant deficiencies in contract and relationship management skills and knowledge. This monograph is a practical, user-friendly guide to the benefits, perils and pitfalls of managing outside consultants. Writing from years of experience in managing consultants in government, Dr Dobes guides on best practice, as well as including advice on what not to do, and how to rectify shortcomings in the process of using consultants effectively.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCanberra
    PublisherANU ePress
    Number of pages98
    Volume1
    Edition2nd
    ISBN (Print)9781760460471
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

    Publication series

    NameAustralia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)

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