We do things differently.
At HLG, we provide advisory services that actually fix things. Often expensive consulting reports end up in a drawer and are never implemented, or worse yet, they ARE implemented, and the results are unfortunate. The HLG Approach ensures that our clients will not fall victim to the typical pitfalls of consulting.
Pitfall #1: The project addressed the wrong things. Even though the work may focus on what the client thought was needed, a lack of understanding by the consultant up front leads to invalid conclusions in the end. At HLG, every assignment begins with a thorough assessment so that we are clearly on the same page and focused on the correct priorities.
Pitfall #2: A lack of relevant industry experience. All too often, consultants do not have the actual industry experience to assess the needs and understand the ramifications of implementing the deliverable. HLG is made up of experienced industry professionals who can accurately assess the needs and properly gauge the ability of the organization to put in place the solutions.
Pitfall #3: Lack of Buy-in. Even if consultants develop a good solution, a lack of buy-in from the implementation team will lead to failure of the project. Building consensus and gaining acceptance is critical to the success of the engagement and HLG shines in this area. Having worked "in the trenches", HLG advisors are conversant with stakeholders at all levels and will build the necessary consensus along the way to ensure ultimate success.
Pitfall #4: Consulting Services Overselling. Consultants have a vested interest in selling as many services as possible rather than those the client really needs. Even worse, they may sell outside of their comfort zone to boost fees. At HLG we determine exactly what you need and provide that service - no more and no less. And if we think you would be better served by someone else, or if the problem can be fixed in-house, we'll tell you.
At HLG, we provide advisory services that actually fix things. Often expensive consulting reports end up in a drawer and are never implemented, or worse yet, they ARE implemented, and the results are unfortunate. The HLG Approach ensures that our clients will not fall victim to the typical pitfalls of consulting.
Pitfall #1: The project addressed the wrong things. Even though the work may focus on what the client thought was needed, a lack of understanding by the consultant up front leads to invalid conclusions in the end. At HLG, every assignment begins with a thorough assessment so that we are clearly on the same page and focused on the correct priorities.
Pitfall #2: A lack of relevant industry experience. All too often, consultants do not have the actual industry experience to assess the needs and understand the ramifications of implementing the deliverable. HLG is made up of experienced industry professionals who can accurately assess the needs and properly gauge the ability of the organization to put in place the solutions.
Pitfall #3: Lack of Buy-in. Even if consultants develop a good solution, a lack of buy-in from the implementation team will lead to failure of the project. Building consensus and gaining acceptance is critical to the success of the engagement and HLG shines in this area. Having worked "in the trenches", HLG advisors are conversant with stakeholders at all levels and will build the necessary consensus along the way to ensure ultimate success.
Pitfall #4: Consulting Services Overselling. Consultants have a vested interest in selling as many services as possible rather than those the client really needs. Even worse, they may sell outside of their comfort zone to boost fees. At HLG we determine exactly what you need and provide that service - no more and no less. And if we think you would be better served by someone else, or if the problem can be fixed in-house, we'll tell you.