| Session Title: Meet the Pros: Intermediate Consulting Skill Building Self-Help Fair |
| Skill-Building Workshop 458 to be held in Pacific B on Thursday, Nov 3, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Independent Consulting TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Robert Hoke, Independent Consultant, robert@roberthoke.com |
| Discussant(s): |
| Mariam Azin, PRES Associates, mazin@presassociates.com |
| Sathi Dasgupta, SONA Consulting Inc, sathi@sonaconsulting.net |
| Michael Herrick, Herrick Research LLC, herrickresearch@me.com |
| Norma Martinez-Rubin, Evaluation Focused Consulting, norma@evaluationfocused.com |
| Janice Noga, Pathfinder Evaluation and Consulting, jan.noga@stanfordalumni.org |
| Judith Kallick Russell, Independent Consultant, jkallickrussell@yahoo.com |
| Lucy Seabrook, Seabrook Evaluation + Consulting, lucy@seabrookevaluation.com |
| Dawn Smart, Clegg & Associates, dsmart@cleggassociates.com |
| Susan Wolfe, Susan Wolfe and Associates, LLC, susan.wolfe@susanwolfeandassociates.net |
| Abstract: This skill-building workshop features independent evaluation consultants demonstrating and sharing some of their hard-earned lessons on managing a consulting business. A series of eight topic tables led by an experienced table leader who is prepared to share information about one consulting topic they enjoy and do well. This session uses a speed-dating approach to learning. Every 10-15 minutes participants will circulate to a different topic table with a different table leader. Each table leader will prepare a two-page summary of helpful hints and resources for the participants. Topics include: Streamlining Your Evaluations; Establishing Terms of Service -- Project Scope, Payment Schedules, and Deliverables; Networking; Strategies for Surviving Turbulent Times; Alternative to Incorporation: Benefits of an Informal Partnership; Budgeting for Staff and Expertise; Collaborative Consultant-Client Relationships; "Consulting with Government Agencies" Table Leaders have more than three years' consulting experience. |