Description
Book SynopsisA how-to guide for consultants
Here is the accumulation of 35 years of work of two men who havehelped shape the training and development field. Teachers,trainers, consultants, and continual learners themselves, theauthors share their repertoire of concepts, strategies, andtechniques.
The function of consultants is part of the role and function of allthose who lead, direct, teach, or interact as friAnds and peerswith others.
--Gordon and Ronald Lippitt, authors
The authors identify the six phases of almost any consultant-clientworking relationship:
* Engaging in initial contact and entry
* Formulating a contract and establishing a helpingrelationship
* Identifying problems through diagnostic analysis
* Setting goals and planning for action
* Taking action and cycling feedback
* Completing the contract
This book emphasizes the role of the consultant?internal orexternal?in an organizational setting. You''ll learn to reco
Table of ContentsPreface.
Consultation: An Expanding Process.
Phases in Consulting.
Interventions: Making Decisions and Ensuring Quality.
Consultant Roles.
Ethical Dilemmas and Value Guidelines.
Designing Participative Learning.
Diagnostic Analysis, Progress Assessment, and Evaluation.
Examples of Consultation in Action.
Guidelines for International Consulting.
Skills, Competencies, and Professional Development.
The Consultant As Change Facilitator.
Implications for the Future of Consulting.
Annotated Bibliography.
