Process consultation with an international conference

Abstract

The paper reports an experience of providng process consultation to an international conference. The underlying values of process consultation are suggested (being clear about the client, integration with regular work, clear psychological contrast, building group work skills in the client system, increase in client involvement). The general strategy of moving toward client maturing is described moving from dependency to collaboration through independency and creativity. Details of the organization and process consultation are given. The following dimensions of process consultation are discussion initiated freezing activities, working with the top team, and help to the total group, help on working methodology, and help on evaluation methodology.