Assignment 1
Block (2011) considers authenticity as one of
the major behavioral elements of consulting. Because of that, we
will explore the nature of authenticity in consulting before jumping into the
more mechanical elements such of contracting, discovery, implementation, and
the like. Authentic behavior, according to Block, means that the
words used by the consultant are a reflection of how he or she experiences the
interaction with the client. These internal experiences (and their
resulting behavioral responses) have consequences. In this first
assignment dealing with the Vanilla Healthcare Case Study, we will explore how
being authentic as a consultant can impact both internal experience and
external behavior on both side of the client/consultant equation. This
assignment will also touch on Results, Accountability, and the Right to
Fail. Please study chapter three of the Block text
thoroughly before beginning your assignment response.
Directions:
1. Explain, according to Block, how being or
not being authentic can impact the interactions between consultant and
client. Then, offer 3 examples from the Vanilla Healthcare Case
Study (create your own mock data based on the general parameters of the case
study). Use the format detailed in the book for your examples (as
follows):
Client Says:
Consultant Experiences:
Non-Authentic Consultant
Response:
Authentic Consultant Response:
For each, offer an analysis of how/why
authenticity could be of benefit to both consultant and Vanilla Healthcare
(provide expert support here and not just personal opinion).
2. Briefly discuss the theory behind Results,
Accountability, and The Right to Fail, followed by how each might be
experienced using the case study as your base.
This analysis should be 5 pages (not including
the Title or Reference pages) written using an MS Word format. It must be
formatted per APA version 6 standards. YOU MUST USE THE FORMAT ATTACHED IN
THE WORD DOCUMENT.
Read directions and instructions very very carefully.