Organizational consulting in international contexts: An integrative perspective.

Fulkerson, John R.

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“…The competencies and case studies we offered earlier represent key pieces of the overall puzzle that is international consultation. However, consistent with calls for more theory and research in this regard (Fulkerson, 2012), models that can provide conceptual coherence regarding why and how such competencies exist in relation to one another as well as methods for evaluating and refining our models and attendant best practices over time are most needed at this time. These models need to account for the complexities that are inherent in practice of international consulting while helping the field identify and implement culture sensitive theoretically and empirically based strategies for understanding, appraising, and developing the competencies that are most central to this work.…”

Section: International Consulting: the Need For Models And Methodsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…In large part, the cultivation of such awareness has a practical intent, as the international consultant must be able to contemplate, design, implement, and evaluate highly complex interventions using an array of methodologies and tools. In this regard, Fulkerson (2012) illustrated the exponential complexity that can arise when attempting to adapt and apply interventions across countries and cultures. For example, an intervention such as "360 feedback," already complex, is fraught with additional promise and peril when implemented in cultures that do not value such processes or may even feel that such an exercise denigrates them and the organization.…”

Section: Awareness Of Self Others and The Larger Worldmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This 2012 special issue also noted that although expert observations via case studies are important, an overarching need exists for more empirical research and theory development to inform consultative practice. This need remains and is more necessary than ever because although the majority of consulting psychologists may work exclusively in their home country, the continued globalization of the work and marketplace means that consultation is likely to touch on international issues, requiring all consulting psychologists to develop basic competencies in international consulting (APA, 2017b;Fulkerson, 2012;Lowman, 2012).…”

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Going Global: How Psychologists Can Meet a World of Need.

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C onsulting psychology is a broad field of practice, including the application of psychological principles or processes to achieve a wide range of objectives with individuals, groups, organizations, systems, and communities (American Psychological Association [APA], 2017b). Psychologists within any subbranch of psychology, and even nonpsychologists, may provide psychological consultation in an array of fields. This perspective is congruent with the broader vision of the APA (2019) to be "a strong, diverse, and unified psychology that enhances knowledge and improves the human condition" (p. 4).Despite a commitment by the consulting psychology field to diverse populations and needs, limited published literature is related specifically to international consulting psychology. These contributions are increasing, however, as globalization of businesses, increased interconnectedness between governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and an overall rise in the number of psychologists consulting internationally may prompt research and publications regarding international consultation. In the past several years, publications focused on issues related to international consultation have appeared more frequently. For example, the March 2020 special issue of the Consulting Psychology Journal featured five articles exploring the business application of consulting psychology. In one of these articles, Eyring (2020) described key lessons for a global consulting business: become fluent in multicultural interactions, balance cultural adaptation with personal and company values, embrace a global mindset, define your why, define your perfect client, find the right level of simplicity, learn how to scale yourself and your business, and pace yourself.

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“…However, this function takes on new meaning in an international context. Fulkerson (2012), in the context of business-oriented consultation services, acknowledged that because most interventions currently ''are based on a Westerncentric model of scientific thinking, intervention assumptions may not be aligned with a specific culture and must constantly be challenged'' (p. 327). He cautioned that the international consultants' ''past experiences, assumptions, and biases'' (p. 327) may lead them to overlook cross-cultural issues.…”

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Reflecting on the Role of Competence and Culture in Consultation at the International Level

Rosenfield

2014

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

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International educational consultation is challenging work that requires not only attention to best practices in consultation but also additional focus on cultural norms and regularities. In the three articles of this special issue, the consultation competencies of consultants play a critical role, as exemplified by entry issues, problem-solving practices, and relationship development. In addition, the overriding issue of culture and how it impacts consultation requires special attention for the international consultant as consultants attempt to use their expertise in new contexts. LEARNING ABOUT CONSULTATION FROM CONSULTING ACROSS CULTURESThe globalization of psychology theory, training, practice, and research is well under way and has significant implications for the field of educational and psychological consultation. Professionals, including consultants, around the world are engaged in enhancing the education and mental health of children and families as well as working with school staff to improve outcomes for their students. As information, communication, and media technologies facilitate exchanges and connect people across the world, traditional values,Correspondence should be sent to

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“…Many of these authors (e.g., White and Shullman, this issue, pp. 268–278; Fulkerson, this issue, pp. 325–337; Vandaveer, this issue, pp.…”

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Frontier no more: International consulting skills as necessary minimal competencies for consulting psychologists.

Lowman¹

2012

Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research

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This article identifies and comments on several themes that derive from the Special Issue on International Organizational Consulting: Consulting Psychology Goes Global. Six issues are identified that are intended to help integrate the Special Issue articles and to extend the four factors each article addressed: (1) how can we generalize from cases to actionable propositions?; (2) does corporate culture trump national culture?; (3) Is country an individual difference variable?; (4) are there international metacompetencies that consulting psychologists must know?; (5) who or what is the ethical arbiter in international contexts?; and (6) how can international organizational consulting psychology skills become routinized?

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Organizational consulting in international contexts: An integrative perspective.

Abstract: This synthesis describes the complexity of the field; sets forth major skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be effective as an international consulting psychologist; and discusses the future of the field.

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Consultation: Who needs psychological expertise around the world and why?

Consultation: Who needs psychological expertise around the world and why?

Reflecting on the Role of Competence and Culture in Consultation at the International Level

Frontier no more: International consulting skills as necessary minimal competencies for consulting psychologists.

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