About the Book
Praise for Organizational Consulting
"Alan grasps the very essence of organizational consulting. It's not about foolish fads or mindless meetings, it's 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
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).