Purpose: With the rise of the gig economy, management positions are increasingly staffed with flexible labor, so-called interim managers. They plunge into organizations for a limited period, operating in a liminal position as partly insider, partly outsider. Although several contributions to their client organizations are acknowledged, it is…

Universities rely heavily on co-operation between staff to function effectively. They are complex, interdependent and highly relational organisations which often appear to run on goodwill. Organisational structures, systems and processes play an important role in the delivery of professional support services, but working relationships between…

Using adult learning principles, health professions educators are well positioned to create interprofessional learning systems for collaborative, team-based practice in the transforming health-care system.

For many community college executives, working with professional unions is part of the responsibility of leading an institution of higher learning. Relationships with unions can range from productive and civil to contentious and hostile. College officials must aim to strike a balance between maintaining decorum and fostering strong ties with…

Several contexts and themes of professionalism are considered including the nature of "professional issues," professionalism, and writing about professional issues. The professional issues discussed are the socio-political and cultural contexts, systems, employment, career development, relationships with other professionals, and the self. Next, I…

Describes how to choose a consultant and what to expect of him, as well as consultee responsibility. (GB)

Discusses the client-consultant relationship from both sides. Argues that a consulting breakdown can be a chance for both the client and the consultant to grow through negotiation. Lists some basic guidelines for successful consulting relationships. (PEN)

To examine why public relations agency-client relationships frequently break down, a study investigated the sources of conflict between 25 southern California public relations agencies and their clients by having 30 agent/client pairs complete questionnaires. Of the 25 agencies, 12 agreed to participate; the 30 pairs were obtained because some…

Discusses the late report criticizing the National Center for Higher Education (NCHE) in Washington, D.C. as lacking lobbying power and organization. Presents example of how the NCHE associations are working together to produce budget analyses and energy resources reports. (PG)

The author discursively shares her personal story in becoming a consultant, primarily to university-related care-givers. Consultation is defined as helping the consultee to maximize his potential in his work role by assisting him to more effective and efficient use of his own initiative, perception and resources. The author explains her innovative…

Reviews the consulting process (two-way interaction focused on seeking, giving, and receiving of help) as it applies to library science and identifies nine process roles of the consultant as teacher, student, detective, barbarian, timekeeper, monitor, talisman, advocate, and ritual pig. Common errors in classifying consultant roles are noted. (9…

An examination of the influence sociology exerts on the ideology of the personal service professions of health, welfare, and education; and the influence of the ideology of the personal service professions on sociology. Reveals that the interaction between the two is mutually inhibiting. (Author/MB)

Argues that consultation skills are necessary for effectiveness within instructional development and examines the dimensions of the ideal consultation relationship. A triad relationship between consultant, client, and benefactors, with the instructional developer possessing effective communication skills, ability to use various interview…

Information about consulting projects and consultants is provided to help college administrators. It is noted that colleges are increasingly asking consultants for help with such diverse projects as database design, collection of new information, or the development of evaluative procedures. The stages of a successful consulting project and the…

A professional social worker is employed for family counseling three mornings a week in a pediatrician's office. Results indicate that this team approach has been valuable in dealing with the many pediatric problems. (Author)