Organizations hire consultants to make recommendations, but if consultants don't have the facts, or have the facts wrong, their advice is useless, even damaging. A good report is based on facts you can trust, and a good consultant delivers them consistently.
Getting the facts right is a consultant's first job. Developing a foundation of facts requires attention to three issues, according to Michael McLaughlin, writing for RainToday.com.
Your consultant should:
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