Organisation Development

James Traeger, Rob Warwick

ISBN 10: 1911450220 / ISBN 13: 9781911450221

Published by Libri Publishing, GB, 2018

About this Item

There are many books on OrganisationalDevelopment which come at the subject in similar ways, but to the reflectivepractitioner who is curious about their practice there is a common disconnectbetween the simplicity of theory and the messiness of practice. OrganisationDevelopment: A Bold Explorer's Guidegives voice to the daily messiness that they encounter in way that: 1) givesthem hope that this is a shared reality (in fact it is normal); and 2) out ofall of this progress can be made. The book pays attention to those everydaydecisions that need to be made in the moment that can have wider long lastingimplications, both for good or ill. The authors challenge the received building blocks oforganisation development. They put the curious, reflexive individual at theheart of their own development. This book is written for those who are keen todevelop their practice from the ground up and who are looking forinspiration to take their own experience seriously.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Organisation Development
• Publisher: Libri Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911450220
• ISBN 13: 9781911450221
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 500 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The authors of Organisation Development put the art of everyday interaction at the center of organization development, explored through narratives and fiction. They give confidence to those who are tired of frameworks and tools that do not relate to their daily practice and ask: “is it just me, or…?” Important clues for practice and theory can be found in exploring everyday interactions. It is in the detail, for example the corridor conversation with a senior director, that things can be said that affect the lives of many. Organization development never stops or starts. It is a continuing series of interactions in which we have choices. These choices are creative and artful as well as practical and ethical, and the authors show how any of us might weigh these complex balances and move forward. There is a noticeable current of ‘process philosophy’ running through the book that pays attention to the nature of connection, flow and how our understanding comes to develop over time. The authors therefore challenge the received building blocks of organization development. They put the curious, reflexive individual at the heart of their own development. This book is written for those who are keen to develop their practice from the ground up and who are looking for inspiration to take their own experience seriously.

About the Author

Since 2010, James Traeger has supervised doctoral students at Ashridge-Hult Business School. He also co-founded the organization development consultancy Mayvin.co.uk, which helps its clients in government, commerce and 3rd sector navigate the increasing complexity of their environment.