Skills
Given the complex nature of intervening, a process consultant's expertise includes the following (and many other) skills: * Works concomitantly with groups and individuals (managers/directors) towards a larger change process such as strategic visioning, strategic planning, etc. * Based on the context, selects from a variety of methods, tools and change theories a facilitative intervention that will most benefit the client system. * Stays aware of covert organizational processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal issues.Role in organizational development
InRole in small group development
A process consultant may be used at any time during the Stages of Group Development. Occasionally, a process consultant is used when a group is either in its formative stage, or normative stage. However, more often than not, they participate when the group is inRole in conflict resolution
Often a group finds itself in conflict overRole in conflict management
Occasionally, due to the nature of conflict, the process consultant may need to guide the group towardTechniques used
Initially a process consultant will not lead or participate in a group meeting, but rather will act as anEducation required
To enter this field, a background inReferences
* Block, Peter (1981), ''Flawless Consulting,'' University Associates, Inc * Schein, Edgar. (1999). ''Process Consultation Revisited''. Reading MA: Addison-Wesley. Business process management Conflict (process) Consulting occupations