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Peter Block (born May 9, 1939) is an American author, speaker, and organizational development expert. He has made significant contributions to the field of organizational development and community building through his books, other publications, and consulting firms. Peter Block ’s most famous book is ‘Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used’.

Who is Peter Block? His biography

Peter Block was born to Jewish parents, Ira and Dorothy Block. He currently lives with his wife, Cathy Kramer, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Education and Career

Peter Block received a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from the University of Kansas in 1961 and a master’s degree in industrial administration from Yale University in 1963.

He began his career as a management consultant, specialized in Organizational Development in 1963 with the information services division of Esso (now ExxonMobil).

In the early 1970s, Peter co-founded the consulting firm ‘Block Petrella Weisbord’ with Tony Petrella and Marvin Weisbord. He is also the founder of The School for Managing of the Association for Quality and Participation and the training company Designed Learning.

Peter serves on the board of directors of Cincinnati Classical Public Radio, the advisory body of The Festival in the Workplace Institute, and the board of directors of Elementz Hip Hop Center in Cincinnati.

Together with other volunteers, Peter started A Small Group, which aims to promote dialogue towards a new community narrative, as emphasized in his work on citizen engagement. PR Newswire reported that Peter Block joined LivePerson Inc.’s board of directors.

Prizes

Peter Block received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organization Development Network in 2008.

In 2004, he received the first place Members’ Choice Award for his book ‘Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used’ (19

Peter Block is a Partner in FGS Longview’s Toronto office. Throughout his 20 years as a consultant, Peter has supported organizations during periods of major change, including M&As, proxy contests, divestitures, leadership changes and other major transformation initiatives. Peter has also worked with a number of organizations in the development of robust crisis communication plans, including those specific to cyber incidents. Prior to joining FGS Longview, Peter led corporate communications for Maple Leaf Foods, Canada’s leading protein company, supporting its business operations and strengthening its reputation amongst key stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, customers and consumers. Prior to joining Maple Leaf Foods, Peter was the head of the financial communications practice of a national Canadian communications firm.

Peter is a past president of CIRI Ontario and has participated in a number of industry panels and presentations. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Alberta.

• The Abundant Community

• Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods
• By: John McKnight, Peter Block
• Narrated by: Janina Edwards
• Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
• Unabridged

• Overall

• Performance

• Story

Best-selling authors John McKnight and Peter Block offer compelling, new understanding of how and why the spirit of "community" has been lost in our neighborhoods, cities, and society, and what ordinary citizens, leaders, and professionals can do to restore it....

• 5 out of 5 stars

• This book is fascinating and important. It begins to give us some ideas of how to rebuild community.

• By Richard McKown on 02-11-25

American author, consultant and speaker

For other uses, see Peter Block (disambiguation).

Peter Block (born 1939) is an American author, consultant, and speaker in the areas of organization development, community building, and civic engagement.

He was born to Jewish parents, Ira and Dorothy Block. He currently resides with his wife, Cathy Kramer, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Education and career

Peter Block completed his undergraduate studies in industrial management at the University of Kansas in 1961 and obtained a master's degree in industrial administration from Yale University in 1963. He started his career as an organizational consultant in 1963 in the information service department at Esso (today ExxonMobil). In the early 1970s Peter co-founded the consulting firm "Block Petrella Weisbord" with Tony Petrella and Marvin Weisbord. He is also founder of The School for Managing of the Association for Quality and Participation as well as the training company Designed Learning. Peter serves on the board of directors of Cincinnati Classical Public Radio, the advisory board for The Festival in the Workplace Institute as well as the Board of Elementz Hip Hop Center in Cincinnati. Together with other volunteers, Peter started A Small Group, that aims to facilitate discourse towards a new community narrative as underscored by Peter's work on civic engagement. PR Newswire reported that Peter Block joined LivePerson Inc's board of directors.

Recognition and awards

Peter Block is the recipient of the Organization Development Network's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2004 he received their first place Members' Choice Award in recognition of his book, Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used (1999) as the most influential book for Organizational Development practitioners over the