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B. Kim Barnes, CEO of Barnes & Conti Associates, Inc., of Berkeley, California, has over 30 years of global experience in leadership and organization development. A frequent speaker at professional conferences, Kim has published many articles in professional journals and books and is the developer or co-developer of popular Barnes & Conti programs such as Exercising Influence, Intelligent Risk-taking, Managing Innovation, and Consulting on the Inside.Her books include Exercising Influence: A Guide for Making Things Happen at Work, at Home, and in Your Community (Wiley, 2006; 3rd edition, 2015) and, with Beverly Scott, Consulting on the Inside: A Practical Guide for Internal Consultants (ATD Press, 2011). After completing this book, Kim was inspired to begin writing a tongue-in-cheek corporate mystery series with an internal OD consultant as the protagonist. The first book, Murder on the 33rd Floor, was published in 2012 and the second, Murder on Retreat, was published in 2014. Kim has also co-authored, with Aviad Goz, S_elf-Navigation: A Compass for Guiding your Life and Career_ (Johari Press, 2013). Her most recent book is Building Better Ideas: How Constructive Debate Inspires Courage, Collaboration, and Breakthrough Solutions (Berrett-Koehler Publishing, 2019).

B. Kim Barnes

June 2020 - TD Magazine

What's Your Change Attitude

Spring 2018 - CTDO Magazine

Is Consulting a Must-Have Skill for Trainers

Consulting on the Inside

Consulting on the Inside, 2nd EditionA hands-on, practical guide for individuals who live and work as internal consultants to organizations.

Consulting on the Inside, 2nd Edition

The Power of Perspective: Influence Through Empathy

As a trusted leader, you can support and promote a culture where “constructive debate” becomes the norm.

Why Do We Always Have to Have “the Meeting After the Meeting?”

Here are a few ideas about what you can do to break down resistance to having a rational conversation about controversial issues.

An Approach to Rational Conversation in Difficult Times

Why apologies are difficult—and sometimes unnecessary. This is when acknowledging becomes important.

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