Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Leading Change

by William J. Rothwell (Editor), Jackie Stavros, Steve Cady

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 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 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.

464 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

William J. Rothwell is professor of Workplace Learning and Performance at Pennsylvania State University and President of Rothwell & Associates, a business consultancy.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands-down the best textbook I have ever read. It was required reading for my Masters of Organization Development program, and I know I will keep it to use as my OD bible. It covers a broad range of topics in OD - from the OD change process to self-mastery to OD's role in M&As and whole system transformation. Chock-full of useful info!