Are you considering hiring a Green IT Consultant? Before making any decisions, there are five tips you should consider: experience and credentials, green IT knowledge, organization affiliations, IT department experience, and a passion for green IT. Keeping these tips in mind will help you make an informed decision in your quest for the best green IT consultant.
1. Experience and Credentials
When looking for a reputable green IT consultant it’s important to consider their experience and credentials. Make note of any training the consultant has received in sustainability as a broad topic; an MBA with a concentration in sustainability and IT would be ideal.
2. Green IT Knowledge
An accomplished IT consultant should be able to articulate how they define green IT in 30 seconds and tell you how they would approach a project with your company.
3. Organization Affiliations
Look for consultants with affiliations with organizations such as the International Society for Sustainability Professionals, Responsible Purchasing Network, Climate Savers Computing Initiative, Green Technology Alliance for starters.
4. IT Department Knowledge
It is vital that you work in conjunction with an experienced IT consultant who is well aware of the cultural and behavioral challenges within a traditional IT department. Green IT often requires different management tactics, which makes communication a key aspect of getting your employees engaged in green IT initiatives, increasing the impact and success rate.
5. Passion for Green IT
Your consultant must be passionate about green IT. It is excitement for the green IT initiatives that will engage your employees the most and continue the programs, long after the initial project has finished.