Process Consultation: Its Role In Organization Development.

Schein, Edgar H

Published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Reading, Massachusetts, 1969

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First edition of this seminal work in organizational development and management studies. Octavo, original wrappers. Lengthily signed and dated by the author on the title page, "June 2, 2015 For John Best wishes Where the standard consultant is more concerned about passing on his knowledge, the process consultant is concerned about passing on his skills and values Ed Schein." In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed and with such a lengthy inscription. Edgar H. Schein, a prominent figure in organizational psychology and management studies, is best known for his pioneering contributions to the understanding of organizational culture, leadership, and change processes. As a long-time professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Schein advanced the field of organizational development through both theoretical and applied research. His book Process Consultation: Its Role in Organization Development (1969) marked a critical intervention in management practice by redefining the consultantā s roleā "not as an expert who provides ready-made solutions, but as a facilitator who helps organizations diagnose and address their own problems. This approach emphasized collaboration, inquiry, and adaptive learning, challenging traditional hierarchical models of organizational change.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Process Consultation: Its Role In Organization Development.
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Reading, Massachusetts
• Publication Date: 1969
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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  • Economics and Finance