Explain how use of self (UOS) bring value to an OD consultant. What type of characteristics should the use of self (UOS) possess? Design a model (graph, bulleted list, picture) illustrating the use of self (UOS) describing yourself and experience. For this section of your assignment, give a brief description for each component. Include the bold areas located from the reading (review pages 121-124). Write this in the perception of being an OD consultant and how you will handle use of these areas: Moving Toward Authenticity Developing of Self Care of Self

Assignment due in 2 hrs.
For this assignment, you will explain the importance of analyzing external and internal environmental factors (social, demographic, economic, technological, political-legal, and competitive factors) and the impact on the workplace necessitating need for change. Analyze various outcomes that will present challenges to an OD consultant and identify ways to address those challenges. This will be accomplished through examining ourselves.

The what of OD is captured in the classic action research model of entry and contracting, data collections and analysis, data feedback and action planning, intervention, evaluation, and exit. The how of OD is represented in the concept of use of self (UOS). UOS becomes an important consideration and competence in OD consulting. Through effective UOS, the OD consultant is able to establish rapport and improve the quality of interventions. For this weeks assignment discuss the following from your reflection from chapter six:

While the action research model represents the what of OD, use of self (UOS) bring the how to OD.

Explain how use of self (UOS) bring value to an OD consultant.
What type of characteristics should the use of self (UOS) possess?
Design a model (graph, bulleted list, picture) illustrating the use of self (UOS) describing yourself and experience. For this section of your assignment, give a brief description for each component. Include the bold areas located from the reading (review pages 121-124). Write this in the perception of being an OD consultant and how you will handle use of these areas:
Moving Toward Authenticity
Developing of Self
Care of Self
Your paper should be written in APA format, 2-3 pages. Please use 3 properly cited references including your book.