Covert Processes at Work : Managing the Five Hidden Dimensions of Organizational Change

Marshak, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 1576754154 / ISBN 13: 9781576754153

Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2006

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Synopsis:

Organizational change initiatives often fail because they overlook the powerful role played by concealed or subconscious factors—hidden agendas, blind spots, office politics, tacit assumptions, and secret hopes, wishes, or fears. Covert Processes at Work provides a coherent approach for identifying and dealing with all of these hidden dynamics, showing precisely how to bring them to light and limit their insidious impacts.

Each chapter offers specific tools and techniques for engaging and managing these “under-the-table” processes along with case examples that clearly demonstrate the ideas and methods in action. Covert Processes at Work is a comprehensive and practical guide that managers, staff specialists, and consultants can use to deal with the hidden dynamics that are at the root of many organizational problems.

About the Author: Robert J. Marshak is president of Marshak Associates, scholar-in-residence at American University, associate editor of the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, and a member of the board of trustees for the Organization Development Network. He was awarded the Organization Development Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. Among the organizations Dr. Marshak has consulted with are AOL, BASF, Exxon, Freddie Mac, Kodak, Lucent, UNICEF, and a wide range of US government agencies and offices.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Covert Processes at Work : Managing the Five...
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good