{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F12a64231-d8bb-49f3-be60-68e9cc12e571","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Benefits of Using Consultants with Drumm McNaughton, PhD","description":"In this episode, Dr. Sarah Holtan talks to Dr. Drumm McNaughton, who is a consultant at The Change Leader and podcast host of Changing Higher Ed. They talk about the benefits of potentially hiring a consultant for a college or institution. They discuss how it's about foresight, being able to see ahead, and help everyone navigate what's to come and get ready for that.\n\nDrumm advocates for the importance of having a strategic plan that sets your institution on its path forward. Without proper planning, you may end up spending more money than is necessary. Though getting outside expertise can be expensive, it's often worth considering to make sure all bases are covered in advance.\n\nDrumm's keen insights have helped countless institutions find the perfect consultant to meet their specific needs. Internal hires can offer a unique set of advantages that come from a broad range and depth of experience, but his advice for any aspiring consultants is clear: if your motivation isn't solely to help students achieve success then you're in the wrong line of business. Listen to transform your institution by learning the powerful strategies to hire a consultant.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/995bb055-6b8d-4b2d-9bb7-e0136cbe5896/G1sc0f1BjTMWUDR1r2N3enE4.png"}