Argues that the discipline of organization development needs to be scrutinized from a critical perspective. Objects to mainstream consulting practices and organizational theory. Urges the legitimacy of advocacy intervention and a recognition of the political and economic context within which the practitioner operates. (Author/RC)

Considered selected attitudinal and value characteristics of high and low successful consultants. Consultants (N=12) and consultees (N=15) completed six measures. Results indicated that more successful consultants have consultees who are more authoritarian and dogmatic, and are dissimilar to consultees in level of dogmatism and reported need for…

The authors state that organizational development (OD) consultants are reluctant to rely upon instruments because this would diminish their sense of usefulness. They discuss 15 OD issues and conclude that OD instruments must be based on sound principles of behavior and sequenced in a planned way in order to implement organizational change and…

Results of this study indicate that administrators and teachers seem to be saying that university-based consultants are better at writing about elementary school change than they are at working in the field to implement change. (IRT)

Summarizes a study of several types of consulting groups in the Bell System and describes characteristics which are associated with high-impact consulting. A strategy which is designed for internal consulting organizations to maximize the likelihood of both initial success and long-term survival of the group is proposed. (Author/MER)

Four main areas are identified for the instructional technology consultant to approach the international marketplace: international organizations, the United States government, industry, and international public service organizations. Types of preparation needed, as well as special problems and rewards of international consulting, are discussed.…

This paper describes the interface between mental health and education and highlights the training needs of the mental health consultant in learning to work with schools and those of teachers in accepting and using mental health input effectively. (Author/JMF)

Suggests that the most feasible way of achieving rapport between secondary school content area teachers and reading specialists is through in-service programs that utilize total school in-service, departmental in-service, individual in-service, total school and departmental in-service, or a combination of these approaches. (FL)

A study to systematically analyze the policies of 100 major colleges and universities to determine whether they reflect a similar concern about faculty involvement in consultancies, and if so, how faculty are typically monitored in their consulting arrangements, is reported. Institutional policy summaries and standards for government-sponsored…

Paid consulting by university and college professors is examined. It is suggested that those who engage in paid consulting tend to be more active within their institutions. If this type of activity were prohibited, faculty members might be forced out of the teaching profession for financial reasons. (BH)

Presents 12 informal learning opportunities that human performance professionals can create for employees, including learning exchanges, conference summaries, exchanging ideas, posing questions and problems on email or bulletin boards, lunchtime programs, information sharing, recommended reading lists, vendor and consultant presentations,…

The terms "Asian" and "Pacific Islanders" capture diverse historical relationships and a powerful cultural/linguistic diversity. Many Asian-Pacific Americans have succeeded despite monumental prejudices and obstacles, including the "model minority" myth promoted by conservatives to limit affirmative action. Chin's…

Consultants can help a school district's technology dreams become realities. Or they can turn those dreams into nightmares. Technology consultants are providing services in several areas including technical assistance and staff training. A sidebar offers tips for finding a consultant and steps districts should follow to make the most of what they…

The Librarian of Congress addresses the increasing security threats to the collection at the Library of Congress that caused him to close library stacks, increase police patrol, install surveillance cameras and alarm systems, create material inventories, and limit patron privileges. Many of the security functions are being assessed and monitored…

The international education industry is thriving now that Western education systems have recognized the money-making potential of behaving "charitably" toward education in developing countries. This "confessional" examines whether consultants and workers in nongovernmental organizations are providing genuine leadership and…