Based on the oral and written discussions of a workshop conference on the consultative process, this pamphlet identifies salient features for major considerations in using and being a consultant. In regard to using a consultant, guidelines are presented for--(1) identifying the purpose, (2) selecting the consultant, (3) appointing the consultant,…

The topics of adopting ideas from related fields, initiating a "scientific revolution," using new statistical methodologies, and employing research consultation are discussed regarding rehabilitation research. (Author)

Summarizes and discusses the concepts of Choice Awareness as a consultation process. Considers Choice Awareness as a collaborative consultation process through step-by-step comparison to the model of consultation presented by Kurpius (1978). (BH)

Suggests a framework for conceptualizing consultation and education (C and E) activity within the context of sound management principles. Emphasizes the relationship of the C and E function and the community mental health center as a whole. Reviews basic management functions and how they apply to C and E programming. (Author/BH)

Discusses a firm that will provide training for business in the future by matching client needs with consultant expertise. The need for the firm as well as its advantages and the way it will operate are described. (AM)

General premises and specific steps in developing a successful consultation program for parents of gifted students are identifed. Procedures begin with defining specific outcomes for each session and culminate in conducting follow-through and follow-up evaluations. (CL)

Surveys communications consulting from both the client's and the consultant's viewpoints. (RL)

Reviews several general conceptual models that facilitate consultant's conceptual work. Notes that fundamental to effectiveness of consultation is consultant's ability to empower consultees conceptually. Presents and discusses several principles related to achieving this objective. Concludes with discussion targeted to objective of integrating…

Notes that consulting relationship differs from traditional counseling and psychotherapeutic relationships and that these differences require special consideration in evaluating ethical questions and conflicts, identifying ethical parameters within any given situation, and using existing ethical guidelines in determining appropriate courses of…

Sees successful consultation relying on consultant's ability to conceptualize operations of total organization. Presents overview of theoretical and practical applications of construct of organizational effectiveness (OE) in relation to consultation. Identifies barriers limiting earlier conceptualizations and applications of OE. Presents OE model…

Contends that counseling has much in common with organizational consulting. Provides overview of consulting practices that counselors might find useful should they decide to investigate organizational consulting. Includes aspects of market research, gauging competition, and target markets. Considers promotion, networking, and elements of…

Introduces a journal issue devoted to empirical studies in school consultation. Presents scientific endeavors that examine evidence systematically without concern for where the data lead. The research represents a broad range of issues regarding consultation and does not offer answers, but instead asks a series of questions. (MKA)

There is currently a gap in the consultation literature related to how teacher and student gender may affect teacher perceptions of and responses to student behavior. In this study, 147 preservice and practicing teachers were presented with four "gender-neutral" student-centered problems in the form of short vignettes in which the gender of the…