Eaves Consulting: Notes & Observations

With 2007’s end approaching, your organization’s needs in 2008 should be considered now (if you have not already started).  Many companies’ fiscal years are same as calendar year.  Budgets (hopefully) are done and contracts can start being awarded.

Something to consider.  Many companies like to wait until as late as possible to award a contract.  In today’s tight market of available quality consultants this could backfire.  This form of head game is rarely advantageous.  While some companies like to play head games with vendors, they should question what they are getting by doing so?  Does it get them a better deal? I venture to say no and contributes to an adverserial relationship.

While it would be naive to say all parties will sing happy songs around a camp fire holding hands, is such a stretch that each is treated with courtesy and respect?