Management Consultancy: The Role of the Change Agent
Sep 2018 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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198
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About this ebook
This dynamic and innovative new core textbook examines and explores the theoretical underpinnings of this complex and fascinating subject and provides students with the practical skills required to become a successful management consultant. Rooted in change management theory, it explores the role of the internal and external change agents and their impact on organizational development and transformation. The experience and highly-regarded expertise of the author team ensures that the text is built on solid academic foundations, while six of the chapters feature extended 'Consultancy in Action' sections penned by practitioners who provide invaluable insights into the reality of working as a management consultant in a wide range of contexts. Written in a lively and accessible style, the authors carefully guide the student through each stage of consulting, presenting a wealth of experiential learning exercises and activities to help hone skills and develop a consultant's mindset.
This is an essential textbook for MBA, postgraduate and undergraduate students studying modules on Management Consulting. It is also a useful supplementary text for modules on change management.
Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/management-consultancy. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
This is an essential textbook for MBA, postgraduate and undergraduate students studying modules on Management Consulting. It is also a useful supplementary text for modules on change management.
Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/management-consultancy. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
About the author
Julian Randall is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MSc in Management Consultancy at Aberdeen University Business School, UK.
Allan J. Sim is Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at Aberdeen University Business School, UK.
Bernard Burnes is Professor of Organisational Change at the Stirling University Management School, UK. He is one of the leading international authorities on organisational change.
Allan J. Sim is Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at Aberdeen University Business School, UK.
Bernard Burnes is Professor of Organisational Change at the Stirling University Management School, UK. He is one of the leading international authorities on organisational change.
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