Stephen:
This was my point in earlier messages. Which has more chance of success:
Ask for 30 K to get an analysis all consultant staffed, or construct a
proposal that uses non-consultant labor and only need say $10 K? With the
level of detail I have so far, I can't structure a fair estimate or proposal
that avoids wasting money. I believe no consultant could, The different
could be someone's scholarship!
Mary: we haven't seen any response from you. Are you getting what you need
from our discussion?
Bernard Chester, CDIA+, ICP, EDP
Principal Consultant
IMERGE Consulting, Pacific Northwest Office
7683 SE 27 Street, #316
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From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [RM] Consultation estimate
Mary--
With finances being extremely hard to get, I think it would be wise to
feel out what the school is willing to spend to develop a program. Yale
recently announced a freeze on all new positions, and the University of
Connecticut is in the throes of severe cutbacks and the likelihood that
most decisions will be routed through the state gov't where funds are
concerned. Other schools are doing similar. New endeavors are being
scrutinized and unfortunately most are getting scrapped or put on
lay-away. I would not want to see you develop a plan only to be told "Wait
until finances are on the upswing." If you can get an accurate gauge of
what can be approved, then you can begin to plan and develop to fit the
school's budgetary constraints. Maybe start out a little more bare bones
just to get it approved and started. From there you could demonstrate how
it saves money and resources, and build up resources.
An economic idea could be to involve grad students enrolled in a nearby
library-information-RM program, assuming there's one nearby. Students can
lay groundwork for the program, getting essentially free advice and earn
credits/experience in the process. (Sorry to all consultants out there.)
At MetLife we hire several interns and they're among the smartest and
savviest employees - I should add we don't hire them to build new programs
either, but am sure some of them could if given the chance.
That's my 2 cents. Hope all is well is you.
Best, Stephen
Stephen Cohen, Records Manager
MetLife \ Legal Affairs
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-6796
212-578-2373
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