[PDF] Reinventing Organization Development eBook

Author : David L. Bradford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 27,31 MB
Release : 2005-09-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0787981184

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Praise for Reinventing Organization Development "A hard hitting yet hopeful look at a field concerned with renewal that is in need of renewal itself. This book is full of intelligent questions, provocative appraisals, and prescriptions for action that they serve." -Rosabeth Moss Kanter, chaired professor, Harvard Business School; author, Confidence: How?Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End "Wise, invaluable advice that the field and its practitioners should heed if the field of OD is to take its rightful place as an applied behavioral science that can make a difference in the economic and human affairs of organizations." -Michael Beer, professor emeritus, Harvard Business School; chairman, Center for Organizational Fitness "Few disciplines in decline have subjected themselves to so profound a self-evaluation. It should lead ?to a rejuvenation of the field. Whether or not it does, there is a great deal to learn here about organizations and relevant professional practice." -Russell Ackoff, professor emeritus, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania "Two of the leaders of the field of OD have collaborated to present us with a compelling and controversial state of the art." -Len Schlesinger, vice chairman and chief operating officer, Limited Brands "The book challenges OD consultants to think broadly about their organizational roles and to assert their rightful place in organizations." -Jean M. Bartunek, Robert A. and Evelyn J. Ferris Chair Professor of Organization Studies, Boston College

Author : Fr?d?ric Laloux
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782960133516

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"The way we manage organizations seems increasingly out of date. Deep inside, we sense that more is possible. We long for soulful workplaces, for authenticity, community, passion, and purpose. In this groundbreaking book, the author shows that every time, in the past, when humanity has shifted to a new stage of consciousness, it has achieved extraordinary breakthroughs in collaboration. A new shift in consciousness is currently underway. Could it help us invent a more soulful and purposeful way to run our businesses and nonprofits, schools and hospitals? A few pioneers have already cracked the code and they show us, in practical detail, how it can be done. Leaders, founders, coaches, and consultants will find this work a joyful handbook, full of insights, examples, and inspiring stories."--Page [4] of cover.

Author : Arthur Yeung
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 21,96 MB
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1633697711

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Your Company Isn't Fast Enough. Here's How to Change That. The traditional hierarchical organization is dead, but what replaces it? Numerous new models--the agile organization, the networked organization, and holacracy, to name a few--have emerged, but leaders need to know what really works. How do you build an organization that is responsive to fast-changing markets? What kind of organization delivers both speed and scale, and how do you lead it? Arthur Yeung and Dave Ulrich provide leaders with a much-needed blueprint for reinventing the organization. Based on their in-depth research at leading Chinese, US, and European firms such as Alibaba, Amazon, DiDi, Facebook, Google, Huawei, Supercell, and Tencent, and drawing from their synthesis of the latest organization research and practice, Yeung and Ulrich explain how to build a new kind of organization (a "market-oriented ecosystem") that responds to changing market opportunities with speed and scale. While other books address individual pieces of the puzzle, Reinventing the Organization offers a practical, integrated, six-step framework and looks at all the decisions leaders need to make--choosing the right strategies, capabilities, structure, culture, management tools, and leadership--to deliver radically greater value in fast-moving markets. For any leader eager to build a stronger, more responsive organization and for all those in HR, organizational development, and consulting who will shape and deliver it, this book provides a much-needed roadmap for reinvention.

Author : David L. Bradford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 34,37 MB
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787981594

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Praise for Reinventing Organization Development "A hard hitting yet hopeful look at a field concerned withrenewal that is in need of renewal itself. This book is full ofintelligent questions, provocative appraisals, and prescriptionsfor action that they serve." -Rosabeth Moss Kanter, chaired professor, Harvard Business School;author, Confidence: How?Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Beginand End "Wise, invaluable advice that the field and its practitionersshould heed if the field of OD is to take its rightful place as anapplied behavioral science that can make a difference in theeconomic and human affairs of organizations." -Michael Beer, professor emeritus, Harvard Business School;chairman, Center for Organizational Fitness "Few disciplines in decline have subjected themselves to soprofound a self-evaluation. It should lead ?to a rejuvenation ofthe field. Whether or not it does, there is a great deal to learnhere about organizations and relevant professional practice." -Russell Ackoff, professor emeritus, Wharton School, University ofPennsylvania "Two of the leaders of the field of OD have collaborated topresent us with a compelling and controversial state of theart." -Len Schlesinger, vice chairman and chief operating officer,Limited Brands "The book challenges OD consultants to think broadly about theirorganizational roles and to assert their rightful place inorganizations." -Jean M. Bartunek, Robert A. and Evelyn J. Ferris Chair Professorof Organization Studies, Boston College

Author : Donald L. Anderson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 37,87 MB
Release : 2011-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1412987741

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The book provides a good open-systems introduction to the topic of organization change, presenting the big concepts in a way that managers can use.

Author : Stormy Friday
Publisher : Amacom Books
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,19 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814406304

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"Organization development is not just a murky, high-end concept for staff in human resources. In reality, it's a set of powerful tools for building and strengthening any department -- including facilities management. What's more, there are certain characteristics that are common to successful and effective FM organizations. Now, the well-known consultant Stormy Friday has devised an original, easy-to-follow blueprint for applying the best ideas in organization development (OD) specifically to the FM arena. Put it to use and you'll increase your department's performance, morale, and sustainability -- while equipping you and your staff with the skills and knowledge to make FM a strategic player in fulfilling your company's long-term goals. This clearly written book is organized around seven crucial ""DNA links,"" or building blocks for designing and developing a high-performance department. Within each link, the author outlines a set of OD skills for you to develop and apply, as well as practical tools and techniques and revealing case studies of OD at work in an FM environment (Dow Corning Corporation, Adaptec, Applied Physics Laboratory, and more). The DNA links are: 1. Leadership: FM managers often overlook the impact of their leadership on an FM organization. This book helps you focus on the skills you need to create a fully engaged workforce, where risk-taking, innovation, and strategic thinking are everyday occurrences. 2. Individuals: Without people, you don't have an FM department -- and you need to know how individuals think, what motivates them, and how to use that knowledge to positively influence their behavior. You'll find valuable insights into what makes people tick inside. 3. Groups: How do you distribute work -- to individuals or groups? This book shows you how to make the best decision based on an informed understanding of individual versus group behavior, and whether or not group process will effectively accomplish your organization's goals. 4. Culture: Corporate culture profoundly influences the development of an FM department, and is typically the cement that holds the enterprise together. Learn about the components of culture and how to conscientiously change that culture to build a stronger department. 5. Visioning and Strategic Planning: Most FM departments are too focused on their hectic day-to-day activities to engage in visioning and strategic planning. But stepping back and devising a practical FM action plan will actually reduce the daily frenzy! Find out how to do it inside. 6. Structure: Organization structure is a critical DNA linkage. Figuring out the best possible structure for your department is a difficult but essential skill. To simplify the task, the author supplies step-by-step guidelines for choosing the most appropriate structure and the right mix of staff and skills. 7. Future: FM organizations need to pay close attention to business trends and activities that could impact their company and department in the future. Learn about the skills necessary to predict changes and challenges that might soon affect your profession. Filled with how-to instructions, up-to-the-minute research, and a broad, historical perspective, Organization Development for Facility Managers is an important contribution to the field and an essential guide for FM professionals."

Author : Frédéric Laloux
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 29,11 MB
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Industries
ISBN : 9782960133554

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The uplifting message of Reinventing Organizations has resonated with readers all over the world, and they have turned it, one conversation at a time, into a word-of-mouth phenomenon. The book has helped shift the conversation from what's broken with management today to what's possible. It is inspiring thousands of organizations--corporations and nonprofits, schools and hospitals--to adopt radically more powerful, soulful, and purposeful practices. The book resonates widely, but not everyone has time to devote to a dense 360-page management book. This illustrated version conveys the main ideas of the original book and shares many of its real-life stories in a lively, engaging way. Don't be surprised if you find it hard to put down and end up reading it almost in one sitting. Welcome to the conversation on next-stage organizations

Author : Norman Wolfe
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 10,71 MB
Release : 2011-05-31
Category :
ISBN : 9780983531005

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The Living Organization insightful reframing of how business operates frees us from the shackles of the "great machine" and opens us to the possibility of realizing the fullest of our human potential, individually and collectively.

Author : Howard J. Ross
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 24,5 MB
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1442210451

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Diversity in business and other organizations has been a goal for more than a quarter of a century, yet companies struggle to create an inclusive work place. In Reinventing Diversity, one of America's leading diversity experts explains why most diversity programs fail and how we can make them work. In this inspiring guide, Howard Ross uses interviews, personal stories, statistics, and case studies to show that there is no quick fix, no easy answer. Acceptance needs to become part of the culture of a company, not just a mandated attitude. People still feel alienated because of their race, language, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or culture. Many of these prejudices are unconscious and exclusions unintentional. Only through challenging our own preconceived notions about diversity can we build a productive and collaborative work environment in which all people are included.

Author : Gill Robinson Hickman
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 22,53 MB
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1483300048

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The first book to bring together both leadership and change theories, concepts, and processes, Leading Change in Multiple Contexts uses a consistent framework and the latest research to help readers understand and apply the concepts and practices of leading change. Key Features Brings together leadership and change concepts and practices in five distinct contexts—organizational, community, political, social change, and global Draws from a wide range of classic and recent scholarship from multiple disciplines Includes the perspectives of change and leadership experts Offers real-life vignettes that provide examples of leading change in every context Provides readers with application and reflection exercises that allow them to apply leadership and change concepts to their experiences Leading Change in Multiple Contexts is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in Change Management, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, and Leadership and Change offered in departments of business, education, communication, and public administration, as well as programs focusing on leadership, public policy, community activism, and social change.