Should You Hire a Government Strategic Planning Firm?

Sometimes you just need to get the advice from an independent objective person. That goes with things in life as well as business.  Should a government agency hire a Government Strategic Planning Firm?  Of course, that is an individual company decision, but there are some great benefits to hiring a strategic planning firm.  Strategy is often overlooked by businesses that are too close to the action so to speak.  On the other hand, an outside source can provide an objective look and an independent eye. This independence can provide a wealth of knowledge and advice about how to improve company operations.