A (Good) Fox in the Henhouse: Internal Consulting Meets Alignment

by Stephen J. Andriole

This Executive Report by Stephen J. Andriole focuses on how to foster the growth of internal consultants within your organization by examining the process, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective internal consulting. The report explores the two prerequisites to successful internal consulting: mastery of the consulting process and business technology knowledge. Effective internal consultants are good at assessing the political culture of their companies and the impact that organizational structures and politics have on the problem-solving process. The call in this report is for the "professionalization" and certification of internal consultants.