The Hawthorne Effect

Before I retired, I had done consulting / contracting for a number of years, and I’ve worked with a few companies and managers. Here are some pointers on how to get the most of a **highly skilled** consultant / contractor like myself. 1. Clearly define the purpose of the assignment beforehand, and inform the consultant / contractor. Is it: • Staff supplementation: a consultant taking over a role in the organizational chart normally assigned to a permanent employee who may be going on leave or another long term project. • A specific short or long term development or infrastructure project. 2. Define whether this engagement is considered to be a contract to hire position. Again, inform the contractor as to whether this is your expectation. Some consultants do not want to leave consulting, and the consultant should know whether this is a ‘try-buy’ opportunity. 3. Define the reporting structure of the consulting position, and the expended duties, procedures and time and status reporting me...

This was published previously in this blog back in 2010. I'm re-publishing it for any benefit which others can find from it I'm happily and honorably retired now. 

 Hey, do you care about growing your career? And do you care about finding your niche and building your stack of skills? In this video I put together some insights that I've developed over the years, and I also lean on the shoulders of Scott Adams, King Solomon and John D. Rockefeller for some insights to include. I may ramble in some sections, but there's some gold here which I'm passing on for your benefit.   DISCLAIMER: This video is educational and not intended to substitute for any legal, psychiatric or psychological advice or treatment. Please consult with a qualified professional in your area if you need legal, psychiatric or psychological advice or treatment. #career #careergrowth #skills #skilldevelopment #skillstacking