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In a tumultuous global business environment, change is a constant. Organizations are affected by many factors from the local economy to global competition. To be successful they must do more than react to changes, they need to be proactive.

Organization Development Fundamentals provides a starting point for those interested in learning more about taking this proactive approach. The authors explore the many facets of organization development and change management, including the theories, models, and steps necessary to complete the process. This is a perfect resource for professionals who are just starting out in the OD field or who want to brush-up on the basics.

After reading this book, you will be able to:

Define organization development and change management.

Implement a change effort.

Understand the competencies required of successful change agents.

Recognize and solve ethical dilemmas related to change.

William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, CPLP Fellow is President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc. and Professor of Workforce Education and Development on the University Park campus of The Pennsylvania State University, USA. As a professor, he heads up a top-ranked program in Learning and Performance; as a consultant, he travels the world presenting on his 83 published books. In 2012, he was honored with ATD’s Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award, and in 2013 he was again honored by ATD by being appointed a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) Fellow. His recent books include ASTD Competency Study: The Training and Development Profession Redefined (ATD Press, 2013).