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Get expertise quickly while building internal capability

Entrepreneurs who need specialized skills but want to build internal knowledge

2 months

What Success Looks Like

Internal team can execute the specialized work independently after consultant departure

Steps to Execute

1

Hire consultant/agency for 2-month engagement

2

Month 1: Consultant does the actual work while you observe

3

Month 2: Consultant teaches and transfers knowledge to your team

4

Document processes and frameworks

5

Transition to internal execution

Checklist

Define specific deliverables for month 1
Identify internal person to learn
Set up knowledge transfer sessions
Create documentation
Test internal capability before consultant leaves

Inputs Needed

  • Budget for premium consultant rates
  • Internal person to receive training
  • Clear scope of work
  • Documented processes

Outputs

  • Completed work/project
  • Internal capability
  • Documented processes
  • Reduced future consultant dependence

Example

“Startup needs Facebook ads expertise. Hires ads agency for 2 months: Month 1 they set up and run campaigns, Month 2 they train internal marketer to manage campaigns independently”