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Organization Development at Work:
A
conversation about current issues and the future of OD
Organization
Development at Work —
a title in The
Practicing OD Series— is a collection of conversations among leaders,
practitioners, and educators in the organization development (OD) field.
Throughout the book experienced professionals share their best thinking
about principles ,
practices, values, and the future of OD. In this valuable resource, nearly 100
contributors share their operating principles, successful models, tools,
application tips, and important insights from their years of practice.
Written for organization development practitioners,
consultants, and anyone who is considering a career in OD, Organization
Development at Work will highlight the points of view that define the
"values controversy" so you will be better able to clarify your own position on
values-based work. As you read contributors stories, you will be able to compare
your career path with others in the field. In addition, this book offers perspective on the debate about global work, with advice
for practitioners seeking to do work on foreign soil. You will feel as if you
are in a conversation with friends, mentors, and colleagues who are freely
sharing their experience, questions, and concerns.
Publication Editors —
Margaret Wheatley
is a co-founder of the Berkana institute and author of the best-selling books,
Leadership and the New Science and
A Simpler Way.
Robert Tannenbaum was a founder
of the field of organization development. He was affiliated with such
organizations as NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, the University of
California, and the Organization Development Network.
Paula Yardley Griffin is a
consultant, author, and editor. Since 1997 she has been the editor of the
newsletter, Consulting Today.
Kristine Quade is a consultant
with Quantum Change Associates, editor for the Pfeiffer Practicing OD Series,
and coauthor of The Conscious Consultant from Pfeiffer.
The Organization Development Network
(OD NETWORK) is a vital learning community that develops, supports, and inspires
practitioners and enhances the body of knowledge in human organization and
systems development.
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