write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

The management of organizational change is critical to ensuring the success of a change initiative. The key to success of an organizational change is supporting the people involved in the change.

It is common for organizations to seek out the help of either internal or external consultants. These are individuals with substantial background, training, and working knowledge in the field of change management and organizational development.

Answer the following questions:

• What is the difference between an internal and external consultant?
• If you were the leader of an organization, what criteria would you use to select either an internal or external consultant?
• What are the benefits of using an internal or external consultant during a change process?