Organisational Consulting: A Relational Perspective : Theories and Stories from the Field

ISBN-10: 1904750141
ISBN-13: 9781904750147
Category: Business & Economics / Consulting
Pages: 206
Language: English
Published: 2007
Publisher: Middlesex University Press
Authors: John Higgins, Kathleen King, Bill Critchley

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A presentation of the complexity and dynamics of life in an organization, this study employs the use of personal stories to illustrate the anxieties and successes of professional consultants. An essential reference for those trying to bring about change in an organization or develop leadership capability, this book looks at what it takes to consult with a rigorous understanding of a philosophy and theory behind the position and the benefits and challenges associated with consulting. Organizational Consulting: A Relational Perspective provides, through the very personal stories of a group of organizational consultants, an insight into the complexity and dynamics of life in an organization. An ideal reference for those with a growing interest in the filed, this work will also help practicing consultants deepen their understanding of the principles of relational consulting.

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