Organizational Development Consultant: Career Path of the Day

I started reading a book from the library on getting organized and decluttering. It was written by a woman who described herself as an "Organziational Development Consultant."

I have learned that people who do this job often have a background in psychology. They are usually hired by companies to work in the education and training of their employees. They are often utilized to facilitate management teams and project planning exercises.

I knew people who did this kind of work when I was working outside the home - before children - in the corporate environment. I was lucky enough to participate in some training programs presented by these folks. I always admired them. They were very diplomatic and adept at steering people through the processes of forming ideas and strategies for problems they faced.

If I'd known about this type of work at an earlier age, I believe I might have enjoyed pursuing a career in this area. Today, I find myself recalling the education I received from them and working to apply it to my work today to do better. The problem-solving models they armed me with have made my life easier countless times. I wonder how many others took these strategies with them beyond the classroom, beyond the office? I wonder if they realize the impact their work has? I'm sure they do. What a satisfying vocation it must be.