Fearless Consulting: Temptations, Risks and Limits of the Profession

by Erik De Haan

The history of consulting dates back to the original ‘intervention’ of the serpent in the Garden of Eden, and today's consultants have just as dubious a reputation. They are tempted by flattery and over-assessment of their abilities, and run the risks of uncertainty, responsibility without authority and loss of control. In order to steer a middle course, they must understand their own intention as consultants. Fearless Consulting clearly demonstrates that, in spite of the many risks and temptations, consultants can approach their profession and clients fearlessly, and offers a range of philosophical inspirations for readers as well as specific intervention models and practical methodologies.

Genres: Business

228 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Pavel · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read for OD consultants. Most of my colleagues from well-known premier branded companies will become very puzzled, especially those who are “data-driven”.

I personally like the structured thinking of the author, and is looking to read his later books.