project acquisition

a-connect’s global Talent Partners are in frequent contact with leading companies to source exciting and challenging projects. Before a Talent Partner calls you about a project, he or she will have worked with the client to:

• scope the project
• identify the role of the consultant
• create timeline & milestones
• understand the deliverables
• understand the client’s culture

This process of information gathering serves to clearly define expectations on both the client side and the IP side, allowing the project to proceed efficiently and enabling you to deliver outstanding results.

project management support

We provide active project management and steering support throughout each engagement. Every project is led internally at a-connect by one of our Talent Partners. Collectively, our Talent Partners have extensive business experience and can provide:

• an intellectual sounding board
• project management backup
• help with troubleshooting and problem solving

administrative and documentation support

a-connect provides complete administration support for projects including:

• preparation and execution of contracts
• billing and expense reporting
• chart production
• travel management

access to knowledge and research

As part of our commitment to a fact-based approach to business, a-connect has set up preferred relationships with:

• Evalueserve
• Pipal Research

These alliances provide us with access to primary research (such as market research or interviewing target groups) as well as secondary research, benchmarking, and market data. Through these partnerships, a-connect is able to offer research services at competitive prices.

networking opportunities

We´re proud of our network of independent professionals; they´re a spectacular group of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. When you become part of this community, you will have access to:

• IP newsletter – a quarterly publication from a-connect that features news and information you can use.
• IP dinners – held in major cities, these dinners are a way for you to meet other IPs and stay informed about the latest a-connect happenings.
• networking events – less formalized than our dinners, these are often cocktail parties held to celebrate milestones or successes. These gatherings allow you to meet and network with other IPs in a casual setting.
• knowledge events – regular knowledge events that help you stay up to date on the latest management trends and important developments in the field. These events vary by location.

mentoring and professional development

At a-connect, we know that you value professional growth and renewal. We support these efforts in the following ways:

• we match you with an experienced a-connect Talent Partner, who will serves as your mentor and sounding board.
• we foster collaboration between you and our Talent Partners on all projects.
• we give detailed feedback after each project for the benefit of both the client and your continued professional development.