Preface
In his study of the professions, Abbot (1988) alludes to the trust we place in, and the reverence we pay to professionals. In particular, he cites these sentiments with regards to long established professions, such as the medical, legal and clerical professions.
Those in the professions of medicine, the law and the clergy might have an extremely significant impact at critical moments in our lives. That cannot be said for those who consider themselves to be Organization (or Organizational) Development (OD) professionals. However, throughout our adult years, most of our waking hours are spent in work mode. The efforts of OD practitioners might not be present in acute life situations, but any profession which could contribute to our existence ...
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