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Book SynopsisThe authors of this book alert that professional services like law, accountancy, and consultancy firms are set to face major disruption. The most important driver and enabler are the new technologies that help and in part substitute the work done by professionals. The second important disruptor is the new generation of professionals – “NewGen” – who are less interested in building their careers in a hierarchical organization and more interested in entrepreneurial challenges in small teams, with more rapid returns. In the meanwhile, major service conglomerates – the “big four” accounting firms, the “big three” consulting firms to name a few examples – build their network using their brand and substantial resources. All along, the relentless pressure from clients to receive more services at lower cost continues. Medium-sized professional firms as well as one-person independents appear to suffer most from these disruptions and are most anxious to find new ways to conduct their business. But the leaders of large firms also feel that they are increasingly unable to support the innovative entrepreneurship of their most promising professionals while their organizations institutionalize and their overheads continue to grow. This book proposes a new orientation and model of a professional service firm as an answer to these challenges, by creating a Professional Service Community. It is a synergistic team of organizations that share a vision of their role in society and main lines of their mission as well as the quality of their deliverables and their key clients. At the same time, they are independent in designing their internal business models – like recruitment, training, knowledge management, and economics. The Professional Service Community provides a unique and highly attractive level of entrepreneurship, flexibility, and efficiency to the benefit of its clients, partners, staff, and other stakeholders. It is the way of the future.Table of Contents1. Disruption is on the way.- 2. Understanding how professionals work -- building blocks for the future.- 3. Reactions to disruption.- 4. The Professional Service Community – the way forward.- 5. Foundations of the successful professional community.- 6. Fieldwork – Monday morning actions.

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Book Synopsis„Aufstieg durch Bildung – offene Hochschulen“ lautet der Titel eines durch das Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung im Jahr 2011 ausgeschriebenen Wettbewerbs, der Teil einer Qualifizierungsinitiative ist. Bund und Länder wollen mit dieser Initiative die Bildungschancen aller Bürgerinnen und Bürger steigern. Neben dem Abbau bestehender Hürden innerhalb des deutschen Bildungssystems – insbesondere für nicht-traditionelle Studierende (etwa beruflich Qualifizierte ohne schulische Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) und weitere besondere Zielgruppen (u. a. Personen mit Familienpflichten, Migranten) – ist auch die nachhaltige Konzeption berufsbegleitender Studiengänge bzw. Studienmodule Schwerpunkt der ersten Förderphase bis März 2015.In der vorliegenden Monografie wird die Praxis der Migrationsberatung näher beleuchtet. Schwerpunkte der Befragung bilden die Herausforderungen einer Beratung von Migranten, die Informationsweitergabe sowie die Netzwerkarbeit der Berater. Die gewonnenen Ergebnisse sollen im weiteren Projektverlauf der Entwicklung, Implementierung und Erprobung von interkulturellen Schulungs- und migrationsspezifischen Beratungskonzepten dienen.Dieses Vorhaben wird aus Mitteln des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung und aus dem Europäischen Sozialfonds der Europäischen Union gefördert. Der Europäische Sozialfonds ist das zentrale arbeitsmarktpolitische Förderinstrument der Europäischen Union. Er leistet einen Beitrag zur Entwicklung der Beschäftigung durch Förderung der Beschäftigungsfähigkeit, des Unternehmergeistes, der Anpassungsfähigkeit sowie der Chancengleichheit und der Investition in die Humanressourcen.Table of Contents1 Beratung als wichtige Voraussetzung einer gelingenden Integration in den Arbeitsmarkt.- 2 Grundlagen interkultureller Beratung.- 3 Methodische Vorgehensweise.- 4 Einblicke in die Praxis der Migrationsberatung.- 5 Fazit und Ausblick.- Literaturverzeichnis.- Anhang.

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Book SynopsisFührung und Selbstführung ist in veränderlichen Zeiten wichtiger denn je. Das titelgebende systemisches Coaching- und Beratungsmodell „Führungs-Tetraeder®“ versteht sich als Navigationsinstrument zum Lokalisieren von Entwicklungspotentialen und Strategieentwicklung in konkreten Führungssituationen. Dabei wird Organisations- und Entwicklungspsychologie mit systemischem Denken in der Führungsarbeit für Beratung, Coaching und Reflexion verknüpft.Der „Führungs-Tetraeder®“ liefert ein klares Strukturangebot im Spannungsfeld Ergebnisorientierung – Verhalten – Selbstführung, der Wahl der Bearbeitungsperspektive, der Steuerung des Komplexitätsgrades, dem Erkennen von Wirksamkeiten und Wechselbeziehungen, dem Entwickeln von Perspektiven und Strategien zum Stärken der Leistungsfähigkeit und Heben von Potentialen. Zusätzlich wird themenspezifisch ergänzendes Material auf der SpringerLink-Seite digital bereitgestellt.Das Buch richtet sich an Führungskräfte, Human Resources Verantwortliche, Personalentwickler, Organisationsentwickler, Change Manager, Berater, Coaches und Supervisor und alle an Führungsarbeit-Interessierte.Table of ContentsEinführung und Leseleitfaden.- 1 Systemisch Beraten und systemisch Führen.- 2 Der Führungs-Tetraeder® und seine Elemente.- 3 Selbstführung.- 4 Führungsverhalten.- 5 Bezug auf Jetzt und Zusammenfassung.- 6 Meta- und Grundprinzipien für unsere systemische Praxis.

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Book SynopsisJulian Randall is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MSc in Management Consultancy at Aberdeen University Business School, UK.Allan J. Sim is Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at Aberdeen University Business School, UK.Bernard Burnes is Professor of Organisational Change at the Stirling University Management School, UK. He is one of the leading international authorities on organisational change.Trade ReviewThis textbook brings together management consultancy and change management, theory and practice and internal and external approaches to change agency. It does so in an accessible way, breaking up text and including practitioner accounts and regular ‘consultancy in action’ sections. The authors provide a wealth of teaching and consulting practice to address the contemporary challenge of achieving change through participation and learning. * Andrew Sturdy, Professor of Management, University of Bristol, UK *Speaking as a former internal consultant, and partner in my own consultancy practice, and as Chair in Strategic Management researching consultancy and change, this book provides detailed, rigorous, and very readable coverage of the field. * Bill Cooke, Professor of Strategic Management, University of York, UK *This book offers a comprehensive perspective on change agents and their role in facilitating change. Based on academic research and extensive change management practice, the book offers students and practitioners key insights into the practice of change agents and provides valuable tips how to develop your skills to facilitate change. As change is now ubiquitous, these are crucial skills for the future of work. The book is a valuable resource for students interested in consulting, change management and leadership. * Natalia Nikolova, Director UTS Advanced MBA, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney, Australia *Written by a mixture of practitioners and academics, this book provides valuable insights into both the theoretical and practical skills of being a change agent. There are clear learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter which set the overall context and ample 'stop and reflect' points which give structured opportunities to stop and consider the wider context of change and culture. Good vignettes help to conceptualise and bring concepts to life. Excellent for those wanting to guide and influence change as an internal change agent or considering a career within the wider management consultancy field. This book helps you to understand the skills and knowledge required to fulfil these roles. A well-written and wide ranging, comprehensive account of the role of the change agent. * Julian Bond, Senior Fellow and Director Nye Bevan Programme, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK *As a leading Data Governance Consultancy, we found the theories from this book to be well structured with a number of useful tips that our management consultants can use in their day to day work. The combination of theoretical and practical examples helps to realise the key factors for the successful implementation of any change programme. * Melanie Jenner, Director, DTSQUARED *Table of ContentsChapter 1 - In the Beginning There Was Change Chapter 2 - Consultants and Change Agents Chapter 3 - Consultancy Skills: Agreeing/Negotiating a Contract Chapter 4 - Culture and Identity: Exploring a Company’s Culture Chapter 5 - Changing the Culture: What is Feasible? Chapter 6 - Identifying the Role of Training in Achieving Strategic Outcomes Chapter 7 - Negotiating Successfully through Change Chapter 8 - Internal Change Agents and Participative Change Chapter 9 - Consultants, Ethics and the Law Chapter 10 - Organizational Development and Future Challenges.

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Book SynopsisMastering Management Consultancy is a comprehensive guide for all consultants looking to provide a first-class service to their clients and who wish to become expert practitioners.Calvert Markham shows how consultants can develop their performance in a wide range of areas, including: Product development and marketing consultancy. Selling and managing consultancy projects. Consultancy problem solving. Running a consultancy business. Managing client relationship

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