Practicing Organization Development

Explore contemporary organization development theory to advance your research agenda or implement transformational change at your organization.

In the newly revised fifth edition of Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Leading Change, a team of renowned experts in the field of organization development (OD) delivers an invaluable new look at how OD theories, models, frameworks, and whole systems interventions can effect positive transformation and change. The book covers classical and newer theories, process, and practices for transformational change, closely examines system dynamics, and identifies contemporary themes in OD, transformation, and change.

Readers will find:

• Strategies for implementing OD approaches into leading, managing, consulting, and coaching
• Ways to elevate and extend their research agendas into new theories and models for impacting positive change
• Techniques for expanding OD from human resources and talent management silos into the areas of management and leadership

Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders interested in implementing transformational change, Practicing Organization Development is also an essential read for organization development theorists and researchers and other business academics seeking modern insights into an exciting and dynamic field of study.