Which one of the following presents the seven stages of internal consulting in the correct order?

Question

Options

• AExploring the situation, Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings, Gathering agreement to
• BExploring the situation, Gathering agreement to the project plan, Gathering data, analyzing, and
• CGathering agreement to the project plan, Exploring the situation, Gathering data, analyzing, and
• DExploring the situation, Gathering agreement to the project plan, Gathering data, analyzing, and

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  4% (2)
• C
  11% (5)
• D
  82% (37)

Explanation

The seven stages of internal consulting, as defined in standard HR professional frameworks (largely derived from Peter Block's 'Flawless Consulting'), follow this sequence: (1) Exploring the situation, (2) Gathering agreement to the project plan, (3) Gathering data, analyzing, and identifying findings, (4) Feeding back findings and recommendations, (5) Working through resistance to change, (6) Deciding what to do next and finalizing the project, and (7) Disengaging. The critical sequencing point tested here is that 'Gathering agreement to the project plan' (stage 2) must come before 'Gathering data' (stage 3) - you align on scope and approach before collecting information. Option D reflects this correct order, while the other options place these stages out of sequence.

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