ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with key theories in Tavistock consulting approaches, along with a worked example from the author’s consulting practice. Tavistock approaches have attracted a variety of titles for different kinds of contract: organizational/team development consultant, socio-therapist, socio-analyst, group relations consultant, executive coach, human systems analyst, mentor, action researcher, evaluator, or leadership development consultant, while the activity is also described as systems psychoanalysis, socio-analysis, role-analysis, coaching, consultancy, or applied social science. Additionally, the approaches can include a consultancy stance in using consulting skills within other leadership, management, or training roles.
