I/O Consultant Advice and Insights for Building a Successful Career
Innbundet /
2008
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781433803390
Publisert
2008-03-15
Utgiver
American Psychological Association
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
392
Biografisk notat
Jerry W. Hedge has been involved in human resource management research and application for almost 3 years. He has worked in both public and private organizations, and has been a principal in several small businesses. He is currently an independent consultant. Over the course of his career he has written more than 5 books, book chapters, journal articles, technical reports, and conference presentations. Recent books include The Aging Workforce and Implementing Organizational Interventions. Dr. Hedge is a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Psychological Association. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Old Dominion University.Walter C. Borman received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of California (Berkeley). He is currently CEO of Personnel Decisions Research Institutes and is Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of South Florida. He is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and in 994 amp ndash 95 served as President of the Society. He is currently editor of Human Performance. Finally, he was the recipient of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology's Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award for 2 3 and the M. Scott Myers Award for Applied Research in the Workplace for 2 , 2 2, and 2 4.
I/O Consultant Advice and Insights for Building a Successful Career
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2008
/ Engelsk
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/ Engelsk
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This innovative volume offers basic guidance on the fundamentals of consulting with authoritative essays by leaders in the field.
Consulting is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This innovative volume offers basic guidance on the fundamentals of consulting with authoritative essays by leaders in the field. The editors and their colleagues guide their readers through a career continuum, beginning with learning about potential employers to creating and maintaining a business and watching it grow and thrive.
In chapters that combine a strong grounding in contemporary I/O research with personal accounts of their career journeys and day-to-day activities, the contributors bring the basic principles conveyed by Hedge and Borman to life. Readers hear of the extraordinary breadth of consulting experiences-in the private and public sectors, the military, and academia. The authors consider such topics as strategic planning, points of entry into the field, ethics and networking, and the advantages and disadvantages of joining a large firm versus starting up one's own consulting practice.
Consulting is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This innovative volume offers basic guidance on the fundamentals of consulting with authoritative essays by leaders in the field. The editors and their colleagues guide their readers through a career continuum, beginning with learning about potential employers to creating and maintaining a business and watching it grow and thrive.
In chapters that combine a strong grounding in contemporary I/O research with personal accounts of their career journeys and day-to-day activities, the contributors bring the basic principles conveyed by Hedge and Borman to life. Readers hear of the extraordinary breadth of consulting experiences-in the private and public sectors, the military, and academia. The authors consider such topics as strategic planning, points of entry into the field, ethics and networking, and the advantages and disadvantages of joining a large firm versus starting up one's own consulting practice.
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Practical guidance illuminates consulting fundamentals through authoritative essays by industry leaders. Delve into the career continuum—from exploring employer opportunities to growing a thriving practice—while uncovering insights on strategic planning, ethics, networking, and diverse professional sectors.
Les mer
Contributors
Preface
Introduction
I. Choosing a Consultant Career Path
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Overview of I/O Consulting
- Preparing Yourself in Graduate School
- Body of Knowledge for Consultants
- Services Consultants Provide
Consultant Perspectives
- Managing Your Consulting Career
-Mark J. Schmit - The Role of the Internal Consultant: How Internal Consultants Can Promote Successful Change
-Jeff Schippman and Dee Newson - Public- and Private-Sector Consulting
-Gary W. Carter - Consulting for Profit and Nonprofit Organizations
-Gordon Curphy - I/O Consulting in the Department of Defense
-Janice H. Laurence - Combining an Academic and Consulting Career
-Sheldon Zedeck and Irwin L. Goldstein
II. Starting and Promoting a Consulting Business
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Starting a Consulting Business
- Defining Your Business and Developing a Company Identity
- Marketing Your Consulting Services
- Selling Your Consulting Services
Consultant Perspectives
- Consulting and the Entrepreneurial Mind-Set: Lessons Learned
-Scott I. Tannenbaum - Working on Your Own Versus With a Larger Organization
-Mitchell Lee Marks - Why Join a Consulting Firm When You Can Start Your Own?
-Rick Jacobs and Janet Echemendia - The Role of Strategic Planning
-A. Catherine Higgs and Ellen M. Papper - Points of Entry: Where to Target Your Consulting Efforts in Client Organizations
-David B. Peterson - The Art and the Science of Consulting
-Frank J. Landy
III. Maintaining the Business
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Networking
- Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
- Recruiting and Selecting for Consulting Organizations
- Career and Performance Management With Consultants
Consultant Perspectives
- Establishing Successful Client Relationships
-Allan H. Church and Janine Waclawski - The Keys to Successful Project Management
-P. Richard Jeanneret - Maintaining Your Edge as a Consultant and as an Organization
-Vicki V. Vandaveer - Handling Ethical Matters
-Deirdre J. Knapp - The Consultant as Mentor
-Erich P. Prien and Kristen O. Prien - The Importance of Professional Affiliations and Service to the Professional Society
-Nancy T. Tippins
IV. Growing the Business
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Contemplating Growth
- What Type of Growth is Right for Your Business?
- What if You Don't Want to Grow? Keeping Things Small
Consultant Perspectives
- Protecting Intellectual Property
-James C. Sharf - Going Global or Staying Local
-Cristina G. Banks - Rules of Thumb for International Consultants
-William H. Mobley - Changing to Consulting in Midcareer
-Kenneth Pearlman - Establishing a University-Based Consulting Practice
-Kurt Kraiger and Richard B. (Rick) Simpson - Trends in Business Consulting
-Mark S. Teachout and David George Vequist IV
V. Conclusion
- Review and Final Thoughts
References
About the Editors
Les mer
This innovative volume offers basic guidance on the fundamentals of consulting with authoritative essays by leaders in the field.
Consulting is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This innovative volume offers basic guidance on the fundamentals of consulting with authoritative essays by leaders in the field. The editors and their colleagues guide their readers through a career continuum, beginning with learning about potential employers to creating and maintaining a business and watching it grow and thrive.
In chapters that combine a strong grounding in contemporary I/O research with personal accounts of their career journeys and day-to-day activities, the contributors bring the basic principles conveyed by Hedge and Borman to life. Readers hear of the extraordinary breadth of consulting experiences-in the private and public sectors, the military, and academia. The authors consider such topics as strategic planning, points of entry into the field, ethics and networking, and the advantages and disadvantages of joining a large firm versus starting up one's own consulting practice.
Consulting is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This innovative volume offers basic guidance on the fundamentals of consulting with authoritative essays by leaders in the field. The editors and their colleagues guide their readers through a career continuum, beginning with learning about potential employers to creating and maintaining a business and watching it grow and thrive.
In chapters that combine a strong grounding in contemporary I/O research with personal accounts of their career journeys and day-to-day activities, the contributors bring the basic principles conveyed by Hedge and Borman to life. Readers hear of the extraordinary breadth of consulting experiences-in the private and public sectors, the military, and academia. The authors consider such topics as strategic planning, points of entry into the field, ethics and networking, and the advantages and disadvantages of joining a large firm versus starting up one's own consulting practice.
Les mer
Practical guidance illuminates consulting fundamentals through authoritative essays by industry leaders. Delve into the career continuum—from exploring employer opportunities to growing a thriving practice—while uncovering insights on strategic planning, ethics, networking, and diverse professional sectors.
Les mer
Contributors
Preface
Introduction
I. Choosing a Consultant Career Path
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Overview of I/O Consulting
- Preparing Yourself in Graduate School
- Body of Knowledge for Consultants
- Services Consultants Provide
Consultant Perspectives
- Managing Your Consulting Career
-Mark J. Schmit - The Role of the Internal Consultant: How Internal Consultants Can Promote Successful Change
-Jeff Schippman and Dee Newson - Public- and Private-Sector Consulting
-Gary W. Carter - Consulting for Profit and Nonprofit Organizations
-Gordon Curphy - I/O Consulting in the Department of Defense
-Janice H. Laurence - Combining an Academic and Consulting Career
-Sheldon Zedeck and Irwin L. Goldstein
II. Starting and Promoting a Consulting Business
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Starting a Consulting Business
- Defining Your Business and Developing a Company Identity
- Marketing Your Consulting Services
- Selling Your Consulting Services
Consultant Perspectives
- Consulting and the Entrepreneurial Mind-Set: Lessons Learned
-Scott I. Tannenbaum - Working on Your Own Versus With a Larger Organization
-Mitchell Lee Marks - Why Join a Consulting Firm When You Can Start Your Own?
-Rick Jacobs and Janet Echemendia - The Role of Strategic Planning
-A. Catherine Higgs and Ellen M. Papper - Points of Entry: Where to Target Your Consulting Efforts in Client Organizations
-David B. Peterson - The Art and the Science of Consulting
-Frank J. Landy
III. Maintaining the Business
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Networking
- Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
- Recruiting and Selecting for Consulting Organizations
- Career and Performance Management With Consultants
Consultant Perspectives
- Establishing Successful Client Relationships
-Allan H. Church and Janine Waclawski - The Keys to Successful Project Management
-P. Richard Jeanneret - Maintaining Your Edge as a Consultant and as an Organization
-Vicki V. Vandaveer - Handling Ethical Matters
-Deirdre J. Knapp - The Consultant as Mentor
-Erich P. Prien and Kristen O. Prien - The Importance of Professional Affiliations and Service to the Professional Society
-Nancy T. Tippins
IV. Growing the Business
Fundamentals of Consulting
- Contemplating Growth
- What Type of Growth is Right for Your Business?
- What if You Don't Want to Grow? Keeping Things Small
Consultant Perspectives
- Protecting Intellectual Property
-James C. Sharf - Going Global or Staying Local
-Cristina G. Banks - Rules of Thumb for International Consultants
-William H. Mobley - Changing to Consulting in Midcareer
-Kenneth Pearlman - Establishing a University-Based Consulting Practice
-Kurt Kraiger and Richard B. (Rick) Simpson - Trends in Business Consulting
-Mark S. Teachout and David George Vequist IV
V. Conclusion
- Review and Final Thoughts
References
About the Editors
Les mer
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781433803390
Publisert
2008-03-15
Utgiver
American Psychological Association
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
392
Biografisk notat
Jerry W. Hedge has been involved in human resource management research and application for almost 3 years. He has worked in both public and private organizations, and has been a principal in several small businesses. He is currently an independent consultant. Over the course of his career he has written more than 5 books, book chapters, journal articles, technical reports, and conference presentations. Recent books include The Aging Workforce and Implementing Organizational Interventions. Dr. Hedge is a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Psychological Association. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Old Dominion University.Walter C. Borman received his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of California (Berkeley). He is currently CEO of Personnel Decisions Research Institutes and is Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of South Florida. He is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and in 994 amp ndash 95 served as President of the Society. He is currently editor of Human Performance. Finally, he was the recipient of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology's Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award for 2 3 and the M. Scott Myers Award for Applied Research in the Workplace for 2 , 2 2, and 2 4.