18th Annual Margaret Tullos Field Symposium | Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
18th Annual Margaret Tullos Field Symposium | Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
CHICAGO—On Friday, June 23, 2023, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant" during the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. This pre-conference explores building a successful library consulting business. Topics include the required personal attributes, establishing the business, areas of consulting, the importance of understanding a client’s motivation, dealing with project scope creep, and the methodologies typically employed in consulting work. The workshop covers contract deliverables, including incorporating client feedback and presenting results. Interactive activities are included in each part of the workshop, providing plenty of opportunities for discussion. At the end of this preconference, participants will understand the legal options for a consulting business, and the necessary insurance requirements.
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