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<description><![CDATA[Share a "work challenge" for which you would like to seek another OD professional's input or perspective.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[External consultants need to listen and observe when working with client organizations. The context of the proposed intervention, as well as the values of the stakeholders in the change and development initiative, are an important part of the initial planning process. When working with clients, avoid the "you have a problem, I have the answer" syndrome.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Does Edgar Schein's 'process consulting' address some of what you're thinking about here ... Jerry?<br>
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I recall from among&nbsp;his principles of PC: 'everything consultants do is an intervention', and 'it is the client who owns the problem and the solution'.<br>
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How have you handled situations when the clients aren't listening, after you have observed &amp; listened?<br>
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<pubDate>Wed, 3 Aug 2016 01:25:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Yes. Edgar Schein provides guidance with this challenge.  However,  I have observed that often professionals approach external consulting projects with pre-determined notions.  They may fail to do the necessary listening and data gathering which will permit a holistic perspective on the client needs.]]></description>
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