Guidebook to Community Consulting: A Collaborative Approach

The Guidebook to Community Consulting is a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to start or grow a career in community consulting, offering practical guidance, core principles, and real-world anecdotes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Guidebook to Community Consulting is a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to embark on or advance their careers in the field of community consulting. Authored by experienced community consultants with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, this guide offers invaluable guidance to anyone considering or establishing a successful career in serving and empowering communities.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the personal qualities, values, and technical skills required for success in community consulting. It delves into the essential steps to start a consulting practice, including developing a strong brand, building a network, and securing clients. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration with colleagues and communities, highlighting the need for effective communication, mutual respect, and shared goals.

Practical advice and tips are provided throughout the guide, grounded in core guiding principles and goals such as an understanding of consulting as a partnership between consultants and communities, decoloniality, anti-racism, and equity. Illustrative anecdotes and lessons learned from real-world experiences add depth and relevance to the text, making it an engaging and practical guide for anyone interested in pursuing a career in community consulting.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009244305