Synopsis: Selecting among 3rd party consultants is not easy. You must be very careful when choosing one. Selecting the “wrong” consultant leads to much wasted money, time, and effort. In contrast, selecting the “right” consultant leads to much help, technical assistance, and valid and reliable results that can be used for years. In this resource guide, we will explore the differences between internal and external personnel and the questions you should ask each consultant that you are considering.
Learning Objectives: After reading and learning from this resource guide, you should be able to:
- Describe internal personnel versus external consultants.
- Describe why a program evaluation’s design often determines cost.
- List and describe the questions you should ask external consultants.