Monthly Archive for: ‘8 years ago’

Hope: Overview and the Story of A People
The good news is that hope is something that can be taught and can be developed in many of the people who need it.

Theory E²: Working with Entrepreneurs in Closely-Held Enterprises — I. Close to the Heart
Organizational psychologists can play an important role in meeting the distinctive challenges associated with entrepreneurial leadership in closely held enterprises.

Organizational Consultation: An Appreciative Approach–I. What’s in the Straw?
This set of essays enables the practitioner to reflect on and expand his or her own perspectives and preferences regarding ways in which to improve organizational functions and fully engage human capital.

Organizational Consultation: An Appreciative Approach–II. First and Second Order Change
This essay concerns the nature of change itself—examining in particular two different kinds (or levels) of change. We identify these two kinds of change as “first order” and “second order.”

Theory E²: Working with Entrepreneurs in Closely-Held Enterprises — II. The Consulting Challenge
The organizational psychologist faces several challenges of her own in working with the entrepreneurial leaders of these organizations.