This month's meeting will be held at the
5:00 P.M. Registration
5:20 P.M. Program
MSPC May 2005 Program
May Pre-and Post- Dinner Program & Workshop
"Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Hiring and Working with External Consultants"
By Diane Kubal and Michael Baker - Fulcrum Network, Naperville, IL
- 35-45 minute Presentation (pre dinner)
- 45-60 minute Workshop (after dinner)
Overview
Learn the Do's and Don'ts of hiring and working with external consultants from your peers and colleagues. This session will include facilitated discussions and activities on a number of critical factors to be considered when contracting with external resources. Topics to be covered include how to find consultants, the selection process, what to consider when hiring consultants, defining roles, contracting, billing, consulting rates, style/fit, bringing consultants into your system, scope creep, success factors and avoiding common mistakes. Those who hire external resources and consultants can benefit from this session.
Diane Kubal is principal of Fulcrum Network, Michael Baker is Executive VP. Both have over 20 years business experience in management, internal and external consulting roles. Their knowledge of the industry and market is extensive, as Fulcrum continuously scouts the market for top talent and innovative products and services. Fulcrum Network connects HR professionals to talent, solutions and technology. They helps clients find independent consultants and boutique firms for training, HR, OD and management consulting projects. Fulcrum offers monthly web conferences, educational events, articles on industry issues and the "Careers in Transition" PDN West. For more information visit: http://www.fulcrumnetwork.com
Announcements/Introductions: 6:15 P.M.
Break/Informal Conversations: 6:40 P.M.
Dinner: 7:00 P.M.
- Entrée: Chicken Piccata(boneless breast
of chicken with fresh lemon
caper sauce), rice pilaf and
seasonal veg.
- Alt.: Grilled Salmon with whole grain mustard sauce;
seasonal veg.; chef's choice of potato
- Veg.: Grilled Veg. Plate
- Spinach Salad with raspberry vinaigrette;
Chocolate sundae for dessert
After Dinner Program: 8:00 P.M.
NOTE: 45-60 minute Workshop (after dinner)
Reservations
Registration fee includes dinner and programs.
Early registration must be made by NOON the Monday before the scheduled meeting:
- Members/Spouse/Guests: $40.00
- Non-members: $50.00
Late registration or at the door:
- Member/Spouses/Guests: $45.00
- Non-members: $55.00
To make a reservation: 312-201-0596
