High-Performance Consulting Skills: The Internal Consultant's Guide to Value-Added Performance

by Mark A. Thomas

The concept of the "internal consultant" is now gaining considerable ground as managers in support functions seek to redefine their role and effectiveness. The emphasis that it places on moving from a "colleague" to a "client" perspective within the business can bring major benefits to both adviser and organisation.

This book provides...
... a practical understanding of the skills required to become a high-performance internal consultant, whatever your own area of expertise. It will help

develop stronger, more productive working relationships with internal clients
secure greater internal client commitment to initiatives and change projects
work effectively in a less formal and hierarchical way on projects and initiatives
market your services and build powerful internal networks
enhance yoru own worth and value to the organisation

Who should read this book?
All managers working in support functions, such as HR, audit, training, personnel and IT, as well as areas such as finance and marketing.

232 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 2003

Reviews

[Jed Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting concepts especially the “G.R.O.W mind set” and mostly relevant for internal consultancy. Touched on a little Change Management, which I probably wouldn’t consider to be relevant to an consultant, except being aware of it. Recommended reading from AHRI on their HR internal consultant course