Consultants are temporary but  important team players...

	Mitch couldn't understand why they were always running out of supplies.  Then he hired a consultant. Based on the consultants recommendations Mitch changed the way supplies were ordered and established stocking programs with each key supplier while actually decreasing costs.  They rarely run out anymore...
	Susan managed a team of people who couldn't seem to get along.  She scheduled a leadership training seminar. The team was surprised at how little they understood about human nature or how to communicate effectively in a business environment.  They learned how to influence people to achieve their goals instead of demanding cooperation.  Her team seemed to change overnight.  Not only was there less conflict to deal with, the team was able to work more effectively with other departments.  Susan was presented with the award for outstanding leadership...