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Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science
Edwin E. Olson
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Description for Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science
Paperback. Leaders and facilitators of organization and system change know intuitively that the context of the work is complex and adaptive, but most have not been exposed to the concepts of complexity science. Without a language and a set of models, they find it difficult to understand or make use of the complexity that inevitably surrounds them. Series: J-B O-D (Organizational Development). Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 179 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
Looking for a highly effective alternative to traditional change models?
Finally, an alternative to traditional change models-the science of complex adaptive systems (CAS). The authors explain how, rather than focusing on the macro "strategioc" level of the organization system, complexity theory suggests that the most powerful change processes occur at the micro level where relationship, interaction and simple rules shape emerging patterns.
* Details how the emerging paradigm of a CAS affects the role of change agents
* Tells how you can build the requisite skills to function in a CAS
* Provides tips for thriving ... Read more
Looking for a highly effective alternative to traditional change models?
Finally, an alternative to traditional change models-the science of complex adaptive systems (CAS). The authors explain how, rather than focusing on the macro "strategioc" level of the organization system, complexity theory suggests that the most powerful change processes occur at the micro level where relationship, interaction and simple rules shape emerging patterns.
* Details how the emerging paradigm of a CAS affects the role of change agents
* Tells how you can build the requisite skills to function in a CAS
* Provides tips for thriving ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
J-B O-D (Organizational Development)
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780787953300
SKU
V9780787953300
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About Edwin E. Olson
Edwin E. Olson, PhD, earned a master's degree in pastoral counseling and a PhD in government. He teaches organization behavior at the University of Maryland, University College. Glenda H. Eoyang is the author of Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science
"The authors offer a comprehensive alternative to traditional change models" (Quality Progress, June 2002)