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Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used (Hardcover)

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  • Hardcover: 214 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey Bass (31 Dec 1986)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0893840521
  • ISBN-13: 978-0893840525
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 19 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 181,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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"Who would have thought the ′consultant′s bible′ could be improved upon? Count on Peter Block –the consulting profession′s very own revolutionary–to push us to confront and struggle with the paradoxes inherent in our work." (Candace Thompson, organization development consultant, First Chicago NBD – A Bank One Company)

"The first question to ask any consultants: Have you read Peter Block′s Flawless Consulting? If they say no, don′t hire them. Peter Block′s advice is flawless!" (Barry Z. Posner, dean and professor of leadership, Leavey School of Business, co–author of The Leadership Challenge and Encouraging the Heart)

"Block has distilled years of experience into a wise, down–to–earth, and eminently practical guide to excellence in consulting. If you are new to the practice, Flawless Consulting will chop years off your learning cycle. And even if you′re an old pro, Block′s insights will elevate you to new levels of effectiveness. Flawless Consulting is not simply about becoming a better consultant; it is about using consulting as a path toward becoming a better person." (Barry Oshry, president, Power & Systems, Inc., author of Seeing Systems and Leading Systems)

"For external and internal consultants alike, Peter Block provides the roadmap to travel what always seems like unchartered terrain. The power behind Peter′s work lies not only in the compass he provides but in helping us see how truly a forceful and powerfulinfluence one person can be." (Jack Lerner, vice–president of organization development & learning, The CIT Group) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"A useful guide to developing and reinforcing these [technical] kinds of skills." (SC Magazine, April 2009) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down the best book on consulting I ever bought!!!, 20 Aug 1999
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Peter Block covers the intangibles of consulting: the politics, communications and the obstacles that derail the consultant/client relationship. This book is a MUST read, not only for consultants, but for anyone that works in or around companies that have politics, or bureaucracy, or people. That should cover just about all of us. This book helped me because it covered so much more then the business techniques of consulting, hey I'm a business consultant after all. Flawless Consulting helps you master communication and contracting gaffs, to understand why after much good advice the customer still does the wrong thing, and most importantly how your success can be assured despite those kind of issues.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic help for anyone who provides expertise or advice, 28 Oct 1998
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I think everyone should read this book. Even if you don't think you're a consultant - you are one. You probably try to get your services used inside a company.

Block has a real insight into how the dynamics of consultancy work. I read it before I dealt with my first external client and it saved me from what would have otherwise been less than flawless consulting! As it was, it turned into a great success.

I'll be rereading it regularly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding guide for internal or external consultants, 14 Dec 1997
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I was given this book when I joined our firm. It is as relevent today as when it was written. I recently was involved with a project that went sour and, as a result, went back and read his chapter on when a project is about to fail. Every warning sign he listed was present in this project and we almost failed to see them!

This should be a must read for all consultants. I am buying several copies for members of my team!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible advice offered in a painfully drab way
Well, I can't for the life of me see how this has score so highly with other reviewers; I guess I just don't "get" it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Pickering

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective, Ethical Consulting That Is Good for Everyone!
I liked this book very much, because it focuses on the style of consulting I like to do -- increasing the capacity of the client to find and implement her/his own solutions. Read more
Published on 28 May 2004 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Reassuring AND challenging
The best guide to consulting I have read. Peter Block writes in plain English; the layout is uncluttered and easy to navigate. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2003 by smithhalsall

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable
An essential book for the one-person consultant, either just beginning or a veteran. No matter how well you think you know your clients or your expertise, this book will keep you... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Still incredibly relevant!
Even though this book was written in 1981, it is as relevant today as it ever was, perhaps more so. Block emphasizes authenticity as the key to effective consulting. Read more
Published on 8 May 1997

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