The Changing Paradigm of Consulting

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The Changing Paradigm of Consulting is derived from the top papers presented at the Academy of Management's Management Consulting Division's fourth international conference in 2009, which focused on the dynamics within the rapidly evolving business and management consulting landscape. This event, held in Vienna, Austria, gathered academicians, consultants, and organizational practitioners to analyze the transformations occurring in the consulting field. The book comprises 19 chapters organized into five sections that delve into the emergence and implications of this new paradigm. It highlights the paradigm shift in consulting, its global ramifications, the challenges of fostering collaboration in interorganizational networks, the movement towards professionalization within consultancy, and innovative approaches to management consulting, including new tools and intervention frameworks. The text captures the complexities and uncertainties faced by consultants and their clients, emphasizing the need for suitable mindsets, attitudes, and methodologies. Each chapter reveals that while the consulting industry faces significant challenges, there are also promising frameworks and strategies available to address these issues effectively.