
Improving Reliability and Maintenance from within
How to be an Effective Internal Consultant
Stephen J. Thomas(Author)
Industrial Press Inc.,U.S.
Will be published approx. on 1. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
350 pages
978-0-8311-3332-0 (ISBN)
Description
This unique book is perfect for those who are internal consultants...and may not know it...recognize the value of their efforts and help them learn the skills required to optimize their performance. It explains the internal consultant's role and describes the various tasks in which they become engaged. What's more, it provides information that will enable users to improve their performance and deliver greater value. Also included is the Internal Consultant's Web of Change - a tool that will help individuals recognize their strengths and their areas that need improvement. This practical resource does more than start internal consultants on the road to improvement, it accompanies them on the journey! Upper management looking to understand internal consulting, middle tier reliability and maintenance management, and those who hold ""special projects"" positions will find this reference extremely useful.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From College Freshman to College Graduate Student
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8311-3332-0 (9780831133320)
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Person
Stephen J. Thomas is a consultant in the area of organizational change and work process improvement who provides experience and knowledge to those who can utilize it to improve.
He writes "Remember that change is not an easy journey, but it is well worth the effort. My books do more than start you down the road, they accompany you on your journey."
The author can be contacted at changemgt999@yahoo.com.
He writes "Remember that change is not an easy journey, but it is well worth the effort. My books do more than start you down the road, they accompany you on your journey."
The author can be contacted at changemgt999@yahoo.com.
Content
The Journey to Internal Consulting
What is an Internal Consultant?
Strategic vs. Tactical Work
The Business Case for Internal Consulting
Soft Skills and the Organizational Culture
Learning Organizations
Clients
The Internal Consultant's Work Process
Resistance
The Internal Consultant's Role
Work Teams
Working with External Consultants
Business Ethics for Internal Consultants
Completion of the Work
Readiness and Sustainability
Improving Your Internal Consulting Skills
The End of the Beginning
Appendix 1: The Goal Achievement Model
Appendix 2: RACI
Appendix 3: The Internal Consultant's Web of Change
Index
What is an Internal Consultant?
Strategic vs. Tactical Work
The Business Case for Internal Consulting
Soft Skills and the Organizational Culture
Learning Organizations
Clients
The Internal Consultant's Work Process
Resistance
The Internal Consultant's Role
Work Teams
Working with External Consultants
Business Ethics for Internal Consultants
Completion of the Work
Readiness and Sustainability
Improving Your Internal Consulting Skills
The End of the Beginning
Appendix 1: The Goal Achievement Model
Appendix 2: RACI
Appendix 3: The Internal Consultant's Web of Change
Index