Organizational Psychology

Book review: Ivanov M. A. Advising first persons of the company: client-centered approach, Moscow: Olimp-Biznes, 2018. — 432 p. The publisher’s abstract: Mikhail Ivanov is a Russian professional management consultant, working in business more than 20 years. He is convinced: external professional assessment of the organization, feedback are useful and necessary for any leader. The book covers all the main stages of consulting: marketing, the first contract with the client, the diagnosis of the organization, the methods of working with the first persons in companies on typical requests. The author formulates the principles of his approach to counseling, suggesting a shift from organization-centeredness to client-centeredness. This means that the consultant needs to work with leaders — people who have the authority to set goals and carry out organizational changes. The bookis addressed to both novice and experienced consultants and management practitioners. The book isnecessary for everyone who is interested in making effective management in our country and facing the new business challenges.