Dialogic Organization Development: The Theory and Practice of Transformational Change

Gervase R. Bushe

ISBN 10: 1626564043 / ISBN 13: 9781626564046

Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2015

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR008378411

Synopsis:

Dialogic Organization Development is a compelling alternative to the classical action research approach to planned change. Organizations are seen as fluid,socially constructed realities that are continuously created through conversations and images change happens when those conversations and images change. Leaders and consultants can help foster, support, or accelerate the emergence of transformational possibilities by encouraging disruptions to taken-for-granted ways of thinking and acting and the use of generative images to stimulate new organizational conversations and narratives. Dialogic OD is a different mindset, but it s also the previously unrecognized underpinning of such diverse change methods as Appreciative Inquiry, the Art of Convening, Future Search, and many more.

About the Author: Gervase R. Bushe is professor of leadership and organization development at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, USA and is a two-time winner of the Douglas McGregor Award.<br /><br />Robert J. Marshak is distinguished scholar in residence at the School of Public Affairs, American University. He has received the OD Network s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dialogic Organization Development: The ...
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good