Consulting on the Inside: An Internal Consultant's Guide to Living and Working Inside Organzizations
Expecting nothing but excellence from these two master consultants, I was not disappointed to see new models and valuable concepts intertwined with many of the practical tools such as sample contracts, agendas, team charters, and others from the first edition. Bev and Kim ensure your success from helping you define your internal consulting role, to overcoming the most common challenges, through ensuring successful implementation. They do this with the practical ease of consultants who really know their business. Consulting on the Inside sits obligingly on my bookshelf within easy reach at all times. --Elaine BiechWorking from the inside often triggers an organization's immune response. Scott and Barnes delivers a playbook for succeeding as an internal consultant. A must read for any practitioner who wants to significantly increase their organizational influence and value creation. --Nelson Soken, Ph.D., Senior Engineering Manager at Medtronic, Inc.Internal consulting is a critical role that is often misunderstood. This well written and practical resource is must-read for anyone considering the role, already in the role or serving internal consultants. In addition, it is a great reference tool for anyone seeking to understand the critical elements of how to manage change and drive performance from within the organization. Buy it- you won t regret it! --Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, CEO of Herrmann International