I like the substantial material on being an internal consultant and also on resistance. It’s thorough and offers a deep dive into the consultancy process. It is regarded as “the consultant’s bible”. ![]() It was written in 1978 and is now in its third edition. ![]() OverviewĪt 320 pages Block’s book (subtitled “A guide to getting your expertise used”) is more substantial than the Markham book. So, here is the second review : Consulting skills 2 – Book review: Flawless Consulting by Peter Block. It’s interesting to reflect on how similar the process is for consultancy services to other professional services – whether legal, accountancy or surveying services. But I thought I would review just three books on consulting – an introductory book on the process of consulting, a more advanced book on consultancy processes (this one) and one that focuses on the helping relationship (which will be of particular value to coaches and counsellors). Having started in a management consultancy (now Deloitte) in 1987, been an independent consultant for over 20 years and running training workshops on consulting skills I have read more than my fair share of consulting books. I’m asked both by people contemplating a freelance consultancy career and increasingly by people who have adopted an internal consultant role supporting a change management programme. ![]() I am often asked which books I recommend on consulting skills.
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