A touch of the ODs: watch out for the ‘organisational dementors’!

Abstract

Online article © 2010 Association of MBAsLeaders and consultants are vulnerable to their work being misrepresented and ‘used’ by others to further personal agendas. Illustrated by personal consulting xperiences, this paper serves as a reminder of just how susceptible those in positions of influence are to being used as pawns in internal political battles. Dependent on internal sponsors for continued access & support, such dangers are particularly problematic for external advisors, coaches and consultants