•To help plan your
project
°An efficient implementation begins with a
solid plan, taking into account those
things you need to work on, leaving out those things which are already in place, and developing an
accurate estimate of how long each implementation
phase should take.
•To help interpret the
standard
°A consultant who understands the standard's
requirements can prevent wasted
time doing things the standard does not require, or doing things in a way that does not meet the standard. You do not want to have to undo any of your hard work.
•To allow you to benefit
from experience
°Using a consultant allows you to begin work
right away without having to learn
things on your own, and without having to learn by your mistakes.
•To watch your
timeline
°A consultant can work with your steering
team and ISO point teams and make
sure the work is done within the time allowed on the timeline.