Back to the Future: Recapturing the Od Vision (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edgar H. Schein

9780266529781: Back to the Future: Recapturing the Od Vision (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026652978X ISBN 13: 9780266529781

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Back to the OD vision: a practical guide to helping organizations learn, adapt, and change from within.

This book argues that organizational development works best when it treats change as a process and a philosophy, not just a set of tools.

It explores how OD began with a focus on process, involvement, and the idea that organizations must help themselves to improve. The text discusses why simply applying techniques can miss the deeper attitude needed for lasting results, and how a clinical mindset can fuse with OD to better serve real organizations.

Understand why attitude and involvement matter more than any single technique.
Learn how to tailor interventions to each unique situation rather than following one-size-fits-all methods.
See how a blend of OD and clinical perspectives can guide healthier, learning-first organizations.
Explore practical caution against overusing tools like surveys and team-building without context.

Ideal for managers, consultants, and students seeking a grounded approach to sustainable change and healthy organizational systems.

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