Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research

Policies and guidelines for Special Issues and Special Sections in Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research.
This article briefly outlines the policies and guidelines for Special Issues and Special Sections of the Consulting Psychology Journal. It is intended to clarify the process used in the development and review of Special Issue/Special Section proposals and in the review of articles submitted as part of a Special Issue or Special Section. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)
Leveraging multirater feedback to facilitate successful behavioral change.
Despite the popularity of multirater feedback for coaching and talent development, there is a paucity of research supporting its effectiveness for sustained behavioral change. Meta-analytic studies on feedback interventions suggest that these interventions have significant, albeit small, effect sizes and often sizable negative impact on emotions and behavioral change (Kluger & DeNisi, 1996; Smither, London, & Reilly, 2005). This article presents a new integrated 3-step theoretical model for individual behavioral change and practical suggestions for leveraging the impact of multirater feedback to facilitate successful behavioral change over time. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)
How executive coaching can change leader behavior and improve meeting effectiveness: An exploratory study.
Business meetings are the focus of extensive executive time and effort. Research has shown that poor leadership during meetings results in negative outcomes; however, few studies have explored effective leader behaviors during team meetings. From “expert leader” observations, the author hypothesized that more effective meeting leaders ask questions, summarize, and test for consensus more frequently, and they disagree, attack, and give information less frequently. Executive behaviors were observed and tallied into these categories during team meetings before and after executive coaching. Three cases illustrate how coaching was done using these measures of meeting leadership behaviors. After coaching, study participants (20 men, 1 woman) exhibited significant behavioral changes. Implications for practice include the utility of new methodological tools and the efficacy of coaching on meeting leadership effectiveness. Research seems warranted on the measures themselves and on team and organizational outcomes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)
Self-efficacy and confidence: Theoretical distinctions and implications for trial consultation.
Self-Efficacy Theory (SET; Bandura, 1986, 2000) has generated research and practice ramifications across areas of psychology. However, self-efficacy has yet to be assessed in a legal context. This article juxtaposes self-efficacy with self-confidence in terms of theoretical foundations and practical implications, with attention to the area of witness testimony. It is concluded that the concept of witness self-efficacy possesses thorough theoretical grounding as a potential target for witness preparation. As such, we put forth an integrated model of witness preparation featuring self-efficacy–bolstering techniques within an established witness-training framework. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)
Empowering novice consultants: New ideas and structured approaches for consulting projects.
We describe how seasoned consultants can successfully empower novice consultants to conduct most of their consulting projects on their own. We discuss lessons learned in reducing the risks while maximizing the benefits for client organizations and the consultants themselves. We highlight the importance of strategic project and client selection, careful planning, feedback and monitoring, and process and template development as design factors for managing consulting projects that involve novices. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved)

Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research - Vol 61, Iss 4