July 18, 2023
1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET
Virtual
Hiring a consultant is a big decision for many reasons – where should you start? How do you know which consultant will best fit your needs? What about best practices for assessing the work your consultant is taking on? Whether you’re looking for a contract lobbyist or public affairs firm, this workshop will cover the ins and outs of what to think about when hiring, assessing, and managing consultants.
Featured Topic & Speakers
In this workshop, you’ll gain insight into:
- Things to consider when deciding if bringing on a consultant, versus another full-time employee, is the right investment for your organization;
- How to find and hire a contract lobbyist;
- Assessing and partnering with a public affairs firm;
- Best practices for managing the relationship between you and your consultant to achieve a results-driven partnership;
- Evaluating your consultant’s performance;
- Ways to end the professional relationship without burning bridges.
Christopher DeLacy
Partner
Holland & Knight
Melissa Henshaw
Public & Government Relations Director
City and Borough of Sitka
Skip Joslin
Partner
50 to 1 | 50 States 1 Solution
This program is eligible for 2 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions
1:35 p.m. Searching and Hiring
In this session we will:
- Explore factors to consider when determining if a contract lobbyist, consulting firm, or full-time employee will meet your needs
- Share case studies of instances where hiring a contract lobbyist or consultant led to successful outcomes
- Cover how to find, interview, and on-board a contract lobbyist
- Discuss what to think about including (or excluding) in the lobbyists’ or consultants’ contract with you
Christopher DeLacy
Partner
Holland & Knight
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Evaluation and Next Steps
In this session we will:
- Share best practices for managing the relationship between you and your lobbyist or consultant to achieve a results-driven partnership
- Cover the green (and red) flags to be on the lookout for as the lobbying work is underway
- Walk through different methods for evaluating your consultant’s performance
- Discuss how to determine if the contract should be extended, amended, or ended (and how to conclude the professional relationship without burning bridges)
Melissa Henshaw
Public & Government Relations Director
City and Borough of Sitka
Skip Joslin
Partner
50 to 1 | 50 States 1 Solution
3:45 p.m. Adjourn
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- Non-Members: $399
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