Managing Consultants and Delivery Partners
External delivery partners are engaged for expertise and then managed as though they were staff. This course covers scoping engagements, controlling quality and knowledge transfer, and getting value from expensive help.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why expensive help often delivers disappointing value
- 02Scoping the engagement and defining the deliverable
- 03Selecting on capability rather than proposal polish
- 04Governance, progress control and avoiding micromanagement
- 05Knowledge transfer and building internal capability
- 06Cost control, scope creep and change management
- 07Closing out and retaining what was built
What you will gain
- Scope an engagement so the deliverable is clear
- Select partners on capability rather than proposal polish
- Control quality and progress without micromanaging
- Ensure knowledge transfers to your own team
- Manage cost, scope creep and change
- Close an engagement and retain what was built
Who should attend
- Project sponsors and managers
- Procurement staff engaging consultants
- Business leaders using external expertise
- Programme and portfolio staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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