Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria ================================================================= "ON CONTRACT: EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS" The following is an updated course outline for our upcoming three-day workshop for museum staff involved in the development and management of projects and activities involving contractors and consultants: Wednesday, October 9 The Changing World of Work What are the realities of the current work world? - Current factors and issues affecting the non-profit sector and arts and cultural professions - What are consultants and contractors and what they can do for you and your organization - When to hire a consultant - Organizing human and financial resources for the greatest effect Roles, relationships and expectations - Defining the work - Developing terms of reference - Time Management - reasonable, efficient and effective deadlines - interim reports and/or reporting meetings - Case Studies THURSDAY, October 10 Taking Control of the Work to be Done Developing Terms of Reference - Work to be done - by whom / by when / product / standards - Teamwork - who puts the team together - chain of command Evaluating proposals - Addressing the terms of reference - Fees and Fixed Price Contracts - References - Case Studies FRIDAY, October 11 The Facts ... Get It In Writing - Contracts - Copyright - Confidentiality Legislation - Labour Relations Act of British Columbia - Revenue Canada Sourcing - Finding consultants and contractors - Reference checks - Sources of funds - Reports on Case Studies - Discussion and wrap-up Facilitator: Jay Stewart is a consultant and member of the British Columbia Arts Council, with twenty years of experience in museum management. She has engaged expert consultants and contractors for projects ranging from special initiatives to major construction projects. She will be joined by resource people in the legal and accounting fields. Dates: October 9 - 11, 1996 Please register as soon as possible Fee: $330 (non-credit only) Accommodation: Available on-campus for $61.00 Canadian/night. Program staff are pleased to provide information on off-campus alternatives. For more information, please contact: Joy Davis, Program Director Cultural Resource Management Program Continuing Studies, University of Victoria PO Box 3030 Tel.: (604) 721-8462 Fax: (604) 721-8774 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/