Week 5 Journal

Journal Entry

For my Week 1 Journal entry, I recited some of the skill sets that I currently have that

would apply to the role of an OD consultant. Those skill sets consisted of active listening skills,

attentiveness, confidence, empathy, and leadership. Moreover, there are three competencies

established in a consultant, which are (1) technical, (2) interpersonal, and (3) consulting. As for

my technical competencies, I would say that I have excellent technical skills in using different

databases, software, and programs. However, I desire to master the data analysis skill of

technical competencies as analyzing and comprehending data isn't a strong suit for me. As for

my consulting competencies, I desire to be more open and master the skill of creative thinking.

Creative thinking is a vital skill to have as an OD consultant. Creative thinking enables

consultants to develop solutions to specific concerns/issues that would ultimately be a

game-changer for the organization. Lastly, I believe that my interpersonal competencies are

well-rounded as I am naturally empathetic, I desire to tend to other's needs, and I am an active

listener.

Moreover, there are three roles played by consultants: expert, pair-of-hands, and

collaborator. Out of the three, I gravitate to the collaborative consulting role. The collaborator

consultant's role involves the clients. Therefore I believe that changes and improvements would

be more effective. As for the style that I would apply, I would use a combination of acceptant

style, confrontational style, and prescriptive style. These three styles collectively formulate the

approach I would desire to have as an OD consultant.

Lastly, I currently practice some of the necessary skills needed to be a confident and

skilled consultant. Some of those technical, interpersonal, and consulting competencies that I

believe are vital to becoming a confident and skilled practitioner are to practice positive thinking,

being comfortable with trial and error, ability to train, and communication skills. These are just a

selection of a few competencies that I have been practicing to become more confident in my

work and everyday life.