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APPENDIX ATHE INTERVIEWS AND THEIR IMPACT

THE ORIGINAL CONCEPTION OF THIS BOOK did not include interviews. Some colleagues wisely suggested, and I readily agreed, that interviewing people considered contemporary masters of our craft would give both weight and credibility to my thoughts, and even more importantly, offer insights beyond my own experience. How right they were! I have learned through my interviews more than I could have offered on my own, and have been inspired by their wisdom, for it points to many ways I can continue to grow myself as a consultant.

Going one step further, I also decided to interview people in positions of authority in organizations about what they seek, value, and appreciate in a consultant. I was particularly ...

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