Larry Hirschhorn

Director of "Dynamics of Consulting" A case-based program for experienced consultants and coaches

Larry Hirschhorn is a prominent figure in the field of organizational development and management consulting. He is a founder and principal emeritus at CFAR (Center for Applied Research), a private management consulting company with offices in Philadelphia and Boston.1 2

Professional Background

Larry Hirschhorn has an extensive academic and professional background:

He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT and a BA in Economics from Brandeis University.1
He was an Assistant Professor at The Wharton School from 1977 to 1982, where he taught in the social systems sciences program.1
He has also held teaching positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Fielding Graduate University.1

Contributions to CFAR

At CFAR, Hirschhorn specializes in:

Organizational development
Strategy formulation and execution
Change implementation
Collaboration
Leadership transition1

He is also the founder and director of CFAR's Dynamics of Consulting Program, designed for experienced consultants and coaches.1 4

Professional Associations

Hirschhorn is deeply involved in the psychoanalytic study of organizations:

He is a founding member and past president of the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations (ISPSO).1 2
He has been a fellow at the Philadelphia Center of Psychoanalysis.1

Publications and Expertise

Larry Hirschhorn is a respected author in his field:

He has written several books, including "The Workplace Within: The Psychodynamics of Organizational Life" and "Reworking Authority," both published by MIT Press.2
He is known for his expertise in linking organizational functioning to psychodynamics.3

Recent Work

In addition to his consulting work, Hirschhorn has recently published a book of poetry titled "Grieving Aaron: Poems in Response to the Death of My Adult Son," which explores themes of loss and grief.3

Larry Hirschhorn's career spans over four decades, during which he has made significant contributions to the fields of organizational development, management consulting, and the psychoanalytic study of organizations.