Organizational Consulting: How to Be an Effective Internal Change Agent by Alan

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Organizational Consulting by Alan Weiss The expert guide to effective internal consulting This book guides internal consultants through the steps necessary to bolster their credibility, build relationships within the organization, develop internal marketing abilities, and apply proper methodologies to their work. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The expert guide to effective internal consulting This book guides internal consultants through the steps necessary to bolster their credibility, build relationships within the organization, develop internal marketing abilities, and apply proper methodologies to their work. Alan Weiss, an experienced consultant, provides practical techniques the internal consultant, internal human resources practitioner, and any other internal change agent can use to excel at work, advance their careers, and become valued assets to their organizations. Some of the major subjects covered include setting up the proper environment for success and establishing peer-level interactions. Alan Weiss, PhD (East Greenwich, CT), has consulted with hundreds of organizations around the world, including Mercedes-Benz, Hewlett-Packard, Merck, and Chase. He lectures widely and appears regularly on radio and television to discuss productivity and performance. He is the author of twelve books, including Getting Started in Consulting (Wiley: 0-471-38455-0), The Ultimate Consultant (Jossey-Bass: 0-7879-5508-6), How to Acquire Clients (Jossey-Bass: 0-7879-5514-0), and Process Consulting (Jossey-Bass: 0-7879-5512-4). Back Cover Praise for Organizational Consulting "Alan grasps the very essence of organizational consulting. Its not about foolish fads or mindless meetings, its about relationships, trust and focusing on key issues with a sense of urgency that gets results. His principles and techniques are easy to understand and apply." -Pam Farr former senior vice president Marriott Lodging, Marriott International, Inc. "What first appeals about Organizational Consulting is the pragmatic, battle-tested advice. However, the real gem is the underlying ethic-a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and rigor-that will change how you feel about being an HR professional." -David Creelman Chief of Content & Research HR.com "A must-read for internal consultants-this book provides a clear road map for success." -Marilyn Martiny Total Customer Experience and Quality Manager Hewlett-Packard Flap As a consultant, your job is to provide expertise in the form of knowledge, experience, processes, models, technologies, or other assets. Both external and internal consultants perform these same duties. However, there is one major difference between external and internal consultants–the question of credibility. When companies hire outside consultants, people within the organization tend to listen. They assume external consultants must be credible because they charge high fees or because they’ve consulted with other companies. Meanwhile, internal consultants–human resources personnel or other internal change agents–must overcome the unfair perception that they are biased. Consulting is a relationship business. In order to perform to the best of your abilities, you must develop trusting relationships with internal partners and clients, especially those figures who make final decisions based on your advice. But developing that trust is no easy trick. If you’re an internal consultant, you know that before you can even begin to do your job you must overcome any perception that you may lack credibility. However, there are also advantages to being an internal consultant, such as your familiarity with the organization’s structure, culture, and unique needs and problems. Organizational Consulting shows you how to use the advantages of being inside the organization to better perform your duties while also improving your credibility. A consultant with twenty-five years of experience working with Fortune 1000 companies, Alan Weiss offers pragmatic solutions and methodologies for changing your organization for the better while you advance your career and solidify your position as an integral asset to your company. The role of the internal consultant is to anticipate, improve, and innovate–and you have to do it all from a delicate position. Organizational Consulting shows you how, by giving you the tools you need to: Build trusting relationships with management Establish the proper environment for success Utilize state-of-the-art interventions Develop the skills and attitude you need Achieve conceptual agreement Formulate workable proposals Leverage your success for the future Defuse tensions and work within ethical guidelines Author Biography ALAN WEISS, PhD, has consulted with hundreds of organizations around the world, including Mercedes-Benz, Hewlett-Packard, Merck, JPMorgan Chase, American Press Institute, and Times-Mirror Group. He lectures widely and has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs to discuss productivity and performance. He is also the author of twenty-one books, including Getting Started in Consulting and Million Dollar Consulting. Table of Contents Introduction. PART I: THE ENVIRONMENT. If It Walks Like A Duck: What Constitutes an Effective Internal Consultant? Creating Peer Relationships: How to Be Perceived as a Credible Partner by Line Management. Tools of the Trade: What You Must Possess to Avoid Being Thrown out the Door. PART II: THE INTERACTIONS. The Role of Conceptual Agreement: The Absolutely Best Way to Establish a Win/Win Project. Formulating the Proposal: How to Ensure that You and the Buyer Meet Each Others Expectations. The Value Proposition: Why Every Client Knows Whats Wanted but Not Necessarily Whats Needed. PART III: THE INTERVENTION. The Pros and Cons of Living There: How to Maximize Strengths and Minimize Weaknesses. The Politics of Terror: How to Reconcile Tough Issues without Being Drawn and Quartered. Knowing When to Stop: How to Disengage, Give Credit, and (Its Allowed) Take Credit. PART IV: THE AFTERMATH. Assessing Value: How to Follow-Up and Leverage Your Success. The Ethical Quandaries: When to Put Up, Shut Up, and Give Up. More Suggested Rea dings. Index. About the Author. Long Description Praise for Organizational Consulting "Alan grasps the very essence of organizational consulting. Its not about foolish fads or mindless meetings, its about relationships, trust and focusing on key issues with a sense of urgency that gets results. His principles and techniques are easy to understand and apply." Pam Farr former senior vice president Marriott Lodging, Marriott International, Inc. "What first appeals about Organizational Consulting is the pragmatic, battle-tested advice. However, the real gem is the underlying ethic a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and rigor that will change how you feel about being an HR professional." David Creelman Chief of Content & Research HR.com "A must-read for internal consultants this book provides a clear road map for success." Marilyn Martiny Total Customer Experience and Quality Manager Hewlett-Packard Feature As corporate belts tighten, internal consultants are becoming more widespread. The author is a well-known human resources consultant to hundreds of organizations worldwide. Details ISBN0471263788 Author Alan Weiss Short Title ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING Language English ISBN-10 0471263788 ISBN-13 9780471263784 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2003 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1946 Edition 1st Residence East Greenwich, RI, US Subtitle How to Be an Effective Internal Change Agent DOI 10.1604/9780471263784 UK Release Date 2003-03-11 NZ Release Date 2003-02-10 Pages 272 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2003-03-11 DEWEY 658.46 Illustrations Charts: 32 B&W, 0 Color; Screen captures: 3 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2003-03-11 AU Release Date 2003-02-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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