Organizational Consultation: A Craft or a Profession?

Abstract

Describes a weekend workshop on contemporary organizational consultancy, held in April 1992. Themes explored included types and levels of consultation; styles of intervention; consultation as a facilitation, as education, as a political process; changing needs of organizational clients; and competences required of consultants. Highlights the value of time spent in reflective thought rather than in activity. Discusses how The Tavistock Institute in the UK has instituted new courses and seminars designed to cater to practising organizational consultants wanting to enhance their professionalism. Details the content and aims of a new programme which runs from October 1993 to May 1995.

Citation

Miller, E. (1993), "Organizational Consultation: A Craft or a Profession?", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 31-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739310039479