Learn About BK Expert Directory

• About BK Expert Directory
• Working with BK Experts
• Our Pledge to You
• Understanding Expertise
• Customer FAQ

About BK Expert Directory (& Pricing)

The BK Expert Directory is a service that allows customers to find experts and consultants in a wide range of fields relating to change at the personal and organizational levels. Many of the experts in The BK Expert Directory are also Berrett-Koehler authors, and will be noted as such on their profile pages.

For Customers - The BK Expert Directory is a FREE service for you. You may search for an expert by expertise, name, or location. The profile for each expert provides information on service, clients, fee structure, and endorsements.

For BK Experts - To be listed on the directory, there is a small annual subscription fee ($25 to $75) and a 10% referral fee tied to the first paid engagement originating from the BK Expert Directory. See the Get Listed and Terms and Conditions sections for more details.

Working with BK Experts

How can I tell what kinds of engagements are available, such as speaking engagements, seminars, workshops, or extended consulting?
Each expert profile will describe the services provides in the description section.

What should I look for in determining the best fit?
Deep expertise in your chosen area, backed up by strong references, are good indicators of excellent service potential. You may also be looking for local talent for local engagements rather than searching a nation-wide talent pool. There are multiple ways to search the directory to determine the best fit for you.

What are the various fee structures that I should be familiar with during exploratory discussions with a consultant?
Usually fee structures will be discussed in the context of the specific engagement. Some change agents may choose to publish fees, or a range of fees, on the directory.

How do I contact the expert?
Once you have chosen a potential expert for your organization, click the Contact button below his/her name on the profile page. You will be asked to fill in your name, organization, and contact information. The directory will then send them a private message with your contact information. You will then hear directly from the expert to start discussions about a potential engagement.

Our Pledge to You

We promise respectful service. We ask all experts to agree to this following pledge in order to be listed in this directory.

" As a Berrett-Koehler Community member, I agree to align my professional work practice with the mission of creating a world that works for all. I promise to bring the spirit of community to clients I encounter through this directory. I will bring a mindset of positive change, new ideas, and stakeholder awareness to all my professional dealings, and I will charge an appropriate and fair fee for my services. I will value my clients as human beings first and as business partners second. I accept that any clients I engage through this directory shall be free to post any constructive and accurate comments about my work for all to see."

With appreciation,
The Berrett-Koehler Community

Understanding Expertise Categories

The expertise categories are ordered by the three agendas associated with Berrett-Koehler's publication program: BK Business, BK Life, and BK Currents. For some categories, there are subcategories to help organizations locate professionals who most closely match their needs.

Major groupings are:

Organizational Development & Design

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Large Group Methods
• Open Space Technology
• Appreciative Inquiry
• World Cafe
• Organizational Culture
• Organizational Change
• Facilitation & Conflict Resolution
• Community Weaving
• Visual Recording
• Research and Theory
• Technology of Participation

Leadership Development

• Executive Coaching
• Diversity and Leadership
• Women and Leadership
• Creativity & Innovation
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Improvisation
• Emotional Intelligence

Business Growth & Strategy

• Improving Performance
• Strategic Planning
• Systems Thinking
• Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise
• Business Analytics
• Future Search
• Scenario Thinking
• Rapid Results
• Brand

Management Skills

• Employee Retention & Recognition
• Team Building
• Training & Mentoring
• Training Evaluation
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Human Resources
• Talent Development
• Career Development
• Marketing & Influence
• Spirituality in the Workplace

Success and Personal Growth

• Life Planning
• Personal Finance
• Personal Coaching
• Presentations
• Meaning & Purpose

Public Service

• Corporate Responsibility
• Sustainable Development
• Values-Driven Business
• Nonprofit Management
• Community Building & Organizing
• Civic Action
• Public Policy
• Servant Leadership
• Economy and Law
• Social and Economic Justice

Writing and Publishing

• Editing
• Book Publicity & Marketing Services
• Copywriting & Ghostwriting
• Help Getting Published
• Book Design & Packaging
• Book Project Management

Use the gray Browse Experts pull-down menu the above "How Can We Help?" photo  to search by expertise or location.

You can search by multiple expertise categories if you want a change agent who is trained in more than one area.

Customer Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the right consultant for our organization?
You may have multiple criteria for the right consultant for your organization. If you want someone from your state, who is also an expert in a certain area, you can search on both these factors simultaneously.

Can I narrow my search to Berrett-Koehler authors?
Yes, in the Distinguished Groups area, search by BK authors.

May I narrow my search to certified professional for certain methodologies?
Yes, in the Distinguished Groups search function, see which subject areas are already covered by certified or accredited methodologies.

Is there any directory cost to the organization that hires the experts?
No, there is no cost for the client organization to use the directory.

Is there any cost to experts to join the directory?
Yes, to be listed on the directory, there is a small annual subscription fee ($25 to $75) and a 10% referral fee tied to the first paid engagement originating from the BK Expert Directory. See the For BK Experts > Terms and Conditions section for more details.