Anxiety in the organisational context: Experiences of consultancy
- 1 May 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Social Work Practice
- Vol. 1 (4) , 33-47
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02650538508414936
Abstract
This article explores some of the theoretical ideas found useful when attempting to make sense of complex organisational phenomena in order to offer consultancy to people experiencing difficulties in their work settings. A combination of insights drawn from psychoanalytic theory and the social sciences appeared most relevant. The use of these ideas is illustrated by describing some recent “process consultation” in two very different organisations.Keywords
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