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Measuring Hidden Dimensions: The Art and Science of Fully Engaging Adults is the flagship publication of IDM Press, an independent publisher of research-based texts on process consultation. The emphasis of IDM Press publications is equally on consulting tools and on foundational studies.

Book Description, Reviews & Ordering (soft cover format)

Five separate e-books are available. E-books #2-4 consist of separate sections of Volume 1. They presuppose each other and carry separate titles.

  • E-Book #1:  Measuring Hidden Dimensions (Volume 1 in its entirety) Price: $25.00
  • E-Book #2:  Introduction to Developmental Process Consultation and Coaching (Chapters 1-3 & Appendix A of Measuring Hidden Dimensions) Price: 10.95
  • E-Book #3:  Understanding Developmental Stages and Developmental Listening in Depth (Chapters 4-6 plus Appendix A of Measuring Hidden Dimensions) Price: 10.95
  • E-Book #4:  Testing your Developmental Knowledge and Interviewing Skills (Chapters 7-9 plus Appendixes A to D of Measuring Hidden Dimensions) Price: 15.95
  • E-Book #5:  Applying the IDM Constructive-Developmental Framework to Individuals, Teams, and Larger Groups (Appendices B, C, and D of Measuring Hidden Dimensions) Price: 7.95

NOTE: No shipping and handling fee applicable to e-book orders.


E-Book #1: Volume 1 — Measuring Hidden Dimensions: The Art and Science of Fully Engaging Adults

Price: $35.00  Order Measuring Hidden Dimensions E-Book


E-book #2: Introduction to Developmental Process Consultation and Coaching

This e-book introduces to basic ideas in developmental consultation and coaching as presented in the IDM Hidden Dimensions Workshop. It explains what developmental stages are, and gives an overview of what they stand for and "feel like". The e-book also gives an overview over the entire series of volumes 1 to 4 of Measuring Hidden Dimensions, thereby clarifying the IDM approach to the post-graduate education of helping professionals.

Price: $10.95  Order E-Book #2


E-book #3: Understanding Developmental Stages and Developmental Listening in Depth

This e-book corresponds to the IDM Gateway course. It refines the reader’s understanding of what are developmental stages, by introducing stages intermediate between "main" stages. The e-book provides detailed descriptions of all 16 stages, and introduces to the nature and requirements of developmental listening. A critique of the ICF core competencies is also provided.

Price: $10.95  Order E-Book #3


E-book #4: Testing your Developmental Knowledge and Interviewing Skills

This e-book corresponds to the IDM certificate program called Program One Module A. It introduces the reader in detail to developmental interviewing and scoring. The book tests the reader’s insight into the specific developmental stage his or her client is "coming from". It demonstrates the skill of semi-structured interviewing and of evaluating (scoring) transcripts of developmental interviews, for the purpose of precisely assessing clients' developmental risk and potential. In addition, the book provides three coaching case studies, an introduction to developmental work with teams, a glimpse of capability management in organizations, and a glossary of developmental terms.

Price: $15.95  Order E-Book #4


E-book #5: Applying the IDM Constructive-Developmental Framework to Individuals, Teams, and Larger Groups

This e-book comprises the total Appendix of Measuring Hidden Dimensions, and is for readers who want to go straight to the applications of what the book teaches. In the Appendix, the reader finds three coaching case studies based on social-emotional and behavioral assessment; a developmental team typology exemplified by an analysis of, and coaching suggestions for, a sample team; and an outline of how to build Capability Metrics for a specific echelon of an organization.

Price: $7.95  Order E-Book #5



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