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A Field Guide for Organisation Development: Taking Theory into Practice book cover

1st Edition

A Field Guide for Organisation Development Taking Theory into Practice

Edited By Mike Alsop, Ed Griffin, Martin Saville, Grahame Smith Copyright 2014
328 Pages
by Routledge

328 Pages
by Routledge

328 Pages
by Routledge
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Organisation Development, as a field, is messy, imperfect and hard to get hold of - it is like nailing jelly to the wall. A Field Guide for Organisation Development offers a variety of perspectives and unparalleled experiences from practitioners and researchers who all share an interest and involvement in Organisation Development (OD). In it are multiple voices, mindsets and practices - not all of... Read more
Contents: Foreword; Introduction; What is organisation development? An introduction to the field, Ed Griffin; HR and organisation development: a match made in heaven or the odd couple?, Angela Baron; The practitioner at the heart of OD: the role of the individual, Martin Saville; The reality of organisational life: working at the edges and in the spaces in between, Mike Alsop; Working with chaos and complexity: an OD practitioner’s perspective, Andy Smith; Underpinning OD practice with data: using data wisely, James Traeger; Working with groups in organisations: ’could you come and do something with my team?’, Penny Lock; Large group interventions: a potent alchemy, Sue Belgrave; Culture and OD: appreciating the ’unseen hand’ governing behaviour in organisations, Paul Brewerton and Grahame Smith; Planning and managing complex change: where OD meets project management, Niki Dalton; Working with external consultants: smart contracting and consulting, Kate Mulcahy; Measuring and evaluating OD: return on investment?, Liz Finney and Jo Hennessy; Index.

Biography

Ed Griffin is an international HR Director and experienced Organisation Development consultant who has worked across many sectors, organisational types and countries. He has contributed research and articles in both HR and OD. Mike Alsop was, for many years, Global Head of Executive Development for G4S plc. Working as an 'independent' consultant since 2007, he now acts as a coach, facilitator and consultant for clients in many sectors, from all over the world. He is also a Partner at Waverley Learning. Martin Saville is co-founder of Mayvin, a specialist consultancy with a mission to nurture the human spirit in organisations. He has deep experience in building internal OD capability and in supporting organisations to enhance performance through values, relationships and culture. Grahame Smith is a highly experienced leadership coach and organisation development consultant. He has ’first hand’ commercial experience in fmcg, retail, and fashion, and is working with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

’This book offers a timely practitioner perspective on Organisation Development. The editors have created a practical and accessible field guide that is both wide-ranging and subtle. Highly recommended for OD and HR practitioners, and for anyone else looking to bring the power of an OD approach to real-world organisational challenges.’ Sally Hulks, Director of the Organisation Development & Design Service, UK Civil Service ’A Field Guide for Organisation Development offers a variety of perspectives and experiences from researchers and practitioners on Organisation Development, a concept that many organisations find difficult to tackle. ... From organisational health and planning and managing complex change, through to working with external consultants and using data wisely, the comprehensive guide covers issues that continue to challenge organisations of all shapes and sizes.’ HR Magazine, Summer 2014
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