Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Getting your money's worth from your consultant.

R J McQueen

    Trustee : the Journal for Hospital Governing Boards
    |January 11, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Clear communication of expectations is key for productive hospital-consultant partnerships. This guide outlines best practices for managing consultants effectively throughout a project lifecycle.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Jaundice in pregnancy.

    Manitoba medical review·2010
    Same author

    New tools for decision making in the 1990s.

    Leadership in health services = Leadership dans les services de sante·1991
    Same author

    The CEO of the 1990's: manager or leader?

    Hospital trustee·1991
    Same author

    Reports on health facility development and education. Canada.

    The Journal of health administration education·1989
    Same author

    Decentralized health services need definition and strategy.

    Dimensions in health service·1987
    Same author

    Beyond health care.

    Health management forum·1986

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Consulting Services
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Effective collaboration between hospitals and external consultants is crucial for project success.
    • Misaligned expectations can hinder productivity and project outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive framework for optimizing hospital-consultant relationships.
    • To guide healthcare organizations in maximizing the value derived from consulting engagements.

    Main Methods:

    • Developing clear project objectives and scope.
    • Implementing a structured request for proposal (RFP) process.
    • Conducting thorough candidate interviews and selection.
    • Establishing robust project follow-up and evaluation protocols.

    Main Results:

    • Defined project goals lead to focused consultant efforts.
    • A well-defined RFP process attracts suitable candidates.
    • Effective interviewing ensures consultant-client fit.
    • Consistent follow-up enhances project accountability and success.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive expectation management is essential for successful hospital-consultant collaborations.
    • Adherence to structured project management phases maximizes consultant engagement value.
    • Clear communication and defined processes foster productive partnerships.

    Related Experiment Videos