Multi-Hat Consultancy: Utilizing Technology in Organizational Development to Build Relationships and Foster Innovation

Eliseo A. Aurellado; Siddhartha Paul Tiwari

doi:10.47814/ijssrr.v6i8.1526

Eliseo A. Aurellado President, Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI) Graduate School of OD, Manila, Philippines
Siddhartha Paul Tiwari Google Asia Pacific, Maple Tree Business City, Singapore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v6i8.1526

Keywords: Consulting Skills in OD; Helping Peers; Building Relationships; Increased Innovation through OD

Abstract

As technology has advanced, it has become clear that consultants are able to operate more efficiently because of the use of technology. This is evident in the rise of digital-driven networks of consultants and independent consulting groups, and this is having a direct impact on the ability of consultants to build relationships and provide assistance to their clients. An increasing number of organizations can operate in an agile manner as a result of this approach. Technology is being used to enable some of the collectives that make up these groups to work together more effectively, while others have used it to enable digital platforms to share their information. Access to technology helps consultants remain up-to-date with new tools that can be used to increase customer acquisition and engagement, and build strong relationships with clients. Through their services, organizations are able to transform digitally and optimize their business processes more efficiently.

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