Alchemy is the art of transformation. Consulting as an alchemical process is organized around three core activities:

55Professional Practice

Theoretical foundations and "rules of thumb"

55Situational Context

Meaning and purpose

55Client Needs and Requests

Inquiry and contracting process

Each of our consulting activities incorporates an attentiveness to the meaning and purpose of the client as well as the engagement itself; an understanding of the particular needs and requests of the client; and a view of the situation with its unique problems and issues. All three shape our responses to a client's situation leading to a comprehensive solution f to meet a particular challenge.

We seek consulting roles and client relationships that can become true partner-ships. It is only on this basis that we can begin to address the deeper needs and development requirements of a client so that authentic consulting can take place.

The first step is a simple one: we commit to transform what are too often superficial encounters into engagements of value that enrich both client and consultant. On this basis, it is possible to build a relationship that is creative, inspired and inspiring. When we can realize this goal, for and with our clients, challenges can be met and overcome and purpose of the consulting engagement can be realized. Consulting becomes alchemy.