Practitioner-Client Relationship Essay
Essay Questions- Chapter 4 1. What are the elements in a system’s view of the change relationship? Explain.
Practitioner (Internal and/or External), Client sponsor, and Client Target system (includes OD program goals).
These elements form the Practitioner-Client relationship. The Practitioner initiates the change program, the Client sponsor is the person or group within the client organization who has requested the practitioners help and interfaces with the practitioner, and the client target system is the organizational unit(s) that are to be changed.
2. What are the pros and cons of external and internal practitioners? Why is the team approach a viable alternative?
External –
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3. How can the relationship of mutual trust between the client and the practitioner be facilitated? Through the use of the External-Internal Practitioner Team’s ability to provide an integration of abilities, skills, and resources. It also serves as a model that members can observe and see in operation for the rest of the organization. Why is it necessary? It makes it possible to divide the change programs’ workload and share in the diagnosis, planning, and strategy, it is less likely to accept watered-down or compromised change programs, and allows greater continuity over the entire OD …show more content…
Of the four practitioner-client relationship modes (apathetic, gamesmanship, charismatic, and consensus), which do you think is preferred for an effective OD program? Consensus mode Support your position. Although I don’t believe in leadership by consent, I do believe that change needs to have the by-in of all. The Consensus mode allows all to share their viewpoints, and then decisions for change are made and resolved through those viewpoints.
6. Describe an ideal OD practitioner-client relationship. One built upon openness and trust along with an open give-and-take relationship. Contrast this with the worst possible-case scenario. The client system managers may not be open, may not behave authentically, and may even feel threatened by an exploration of feelings or confrontation by the practitioner.
7. Why is it necessary to establish a contractual agreement between the external practitioner and the client organization? It ensures that both the external practitioner and the client organization have the same goals and expections about the OD program. The contract should include the
Practitioner (Internal and/or External), Client sponsor, and Client Target system (includes OD program goals).
These elements form the Practitioner-Client relationship. The Practitioner initiates the change program, the Client sponsor is the person or group within the client organization who has requested the practitioners help and interfaces with the practitioner, and the client target system is the organizational unit(s) that are to be changed.
2. What are the pros and cons of external and internal practitioners? Why is the team approach a viable alternative?
External –
Pro-see’s things from a different …show more content…
3. How can the relationship of mutual trust between the client and the practitioner be facilitated? Through the use of the External-Internal Practitioner Team’s ability to provide an integration of abilities, skills, and resources. It also serves as a model that members can observe and see in operation for the rest of the organization. Why is it necessary? It makes it possible to divide the change programs’ workload and share in the diagnosis, planning, and strategy, it is less likely to accept watered-down or compromised change programs, and allows greater continuity over the entire OD …show more content…
Of the four practitioner-client relationship modes (apathetic, gamesmanship, charismatic, and consensus), which do you think is preferred for an effective OD program? Consensus mode Support your position. Although I don’t believe in leadership by consent, I do believe that change needs to have the by-in of all. The Consensus mode allows all to share their viewpoints, and then decisions for change are made and resolved through those viewpoints.
6. Describe an ideal OD practitioner-client relationship. One built upon openness and trust along with an open give-and-take relationship. Contrast this with the worst possible-case scenario. The client system managers may not be open, may not behave authentically, and may even feel threatened by an exploration of feelings or confrontation by the practitioner.
7. Why is it necessary to establish a contractual agreement between the external practitioner and the client organization? It ensures that both the external practitioner and the client organization have the same goals and expections about the OD program. The contract should include the