practical practices program

Insight into Managing Consultants and Contractors

Unlocking value out of consultants and contractors.
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Government asked, we listened

Despite the current position that consultants and contractors need to be reduced, they will not disappear. In general, contracts for support are not written in a form that allows you to derive the best value or the quality of work. You can certainly do more with less and get greater value from those you do engage.

Who should attend?

This course is useful for all public sector professionals, but in particular for those in the public service who deal with consultants and contractors.

Why choose Kiah?

  • Built for the Public Sector: Designed specifically for government.
  • Immediate, Practical Tools: Apply what you learn straight away.
  • Real Results: Achieve faster turnaround, better relationships and increased value.

In this course you will cover:

  • How business and the market are structured
  • How people actually make money
  • Governance and structures of businesses
  • Why people start businesses
  • The essence behind cost and profit
  • How to get value when working with industry

At the heart of good deals, and sound relationships, is understanding. Some of us might have discovered the need to invest in that understanding in our personal lives. That effort is equally important in our business relationships.

Join the Waitlist for Our Next Insight Course

We're currently scheduling our next Insight into Managing Consultants and Contractors course — and you're invited to help shape the timing.

Register your interest today. Once we reach a group of 10 learners, we'll work with you to confirm a date that suits the majority.

🔹 No upfront payment
🔹 No commitment
🔹 Priority access when dates are announced

Course highlights

  • One-day, in-person workshop (with online pre-learning module)
  • Also available as a live online program (by demand)
  • Delivered anywhere in Australia—at your office or a venue of your choice
  • Ideal for groups of 6–24 (scalable to your needs)
  • All materials, catering, and post-course alumni engagement included

What people are saying

Presented valuable tools and ideas for engaging with a contracted solution.
It was interesting understanding how our company's bureaucracy impacted our engagements with contractors.
I very highly recommend this course for anyone involved in managing the RFQTS process and/or managing contractors.
Very efficient and effective course highlighting critical thoughts relating to the complexity of consulting and contracting.
It was really beneficial to learn how to develop an RFT that allows for freedom in delivery to achieve what we need.
This course was an ideal refresher or introduction for people responsible for managing contractors and/or consultants.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there ongoing support available after the course?

Anyone who participates in a Kiah Academy program will have access to our Kiah Alumni program, which offers resources, insights and online webinars where we run Q&A sessions and additional insights can be shared.

Additional ongoing support is also available after the Masterclass for an additional fee.

Will I get materials to take back to my workplace to which I can refer?

Yes. In addition to the experiences and activities, which are intended to embed the learning – you will receive a handbook that you may keep.

We do recover all activity materials to prevent them being shared around.

Does this have an accreditation? Do I get a certificate?

Deliberately we do not seek accreditation. This course is designed to uplift your capability and capacity, not your skills, through education, experience and association with experienced practitioners.

Third-party accreditations ensure we only teach what they think you need to know – typically focussing on skills and competencies rather than capability.

Not all of the content is relevant to me or my team, can the course be tailored?

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