Getting the best from the EA & Consultant Team: Virtual

Overview

This course provides an overview of the role and typical responsibilities of the Employer’s Agent and other key members of the typical consultant team used in affordable housing developments and regeneration, s, and how the RP’s project manager can lead them effectively in order to get the best performance from them.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for Development and Regeneration staff  within Registered Providers and others with responsibility for managing and coordinating teams of consultants engaged in delivering successful projects.

Entry or Pre-course Requirements

This course is designed to follow on from the Intermediate Development courses. It is preferable, although not essential, that delegates should either have attended those courses or have an equivalent level of knowledge of building and professional services contracts.

It is helpful if delegates have a good understanding of professional project management tools and techniques, such as provided by the Project Fundamentals Qualification.

Recommended Reading

Delegates will receive a comprehensive handout with this course.

Related Courses

Intermediate Development 1, 2 & 3

Project Fundamentals Qualification

Course Plan

This course covers the following subject areas which are addressed:

• Who is in the consultant team? Who isn’t?….
• Why does a client need an EA and consultant team? Key roles & responsibilities.
• Different team membership for different procurement routes.
• EA & team selection – Scope of work required….what do you want them to do (technical skills and soft skills)?
• EA & team selection – tender list; how many? How do you choose the right one?
• Briefing the team – the foundation for getting what we want.
• Managing the team – performance management, rewards and disputes.
• Managing the team – Troubleshooting session: answers and suggestions for your current issues
• Disbanding / closing down the consultant team.

Format

Intensive interactive classroom-based learning with exercises.

The troubleshooting session is an opportunity for you to seek advice on how  to deal with any issues you currently face regarding managing your EA or other members of the consultant team. You may want to ask around amongst colleagues about any such issues before coming on the course.

Trainers

Andrew Drury & Neil Clements

Duration

1 day

Certification

On completion of this course you will be provided with an HATC certificate.

Booking

To book a place on this course email us by clicking here