Improvisation as a Way of Dealing with Ambiguity and Complexity
Work is becoming less formalized, more complex, and more improvisational.
Organizational Behavior
Strategies for Leading through Times of Change
Leading change is difficult. This article is for anyone who struggles with introducing a new idea into an organization.
Domestic Partner Benefits in the United States
This article presents the general issues surrounding a U.S. employer’s decision to offer employee benefits to the domestic partners of current employees.
Recognizing Organizational Culture in Managing Change
The purpose of this article is to examine how organizational culture influences the likelihood of success for change strategies, and to provide tools for the reader to apply within his or her organization.
Where Do Older Workers Go?
This article shows how employment options for older workers continue to evolve and public opinions of older workers and their employment options vary substantially by country.
Putting Performance and Happiness Together in the Workplace
A presentation of tools to become a happy high-performing role model for others and moving toward building and sustaining a high performing happy workplace.
Developing a Barometer for Workplace Attitude (WPA)
Through a case study, this article introduces an approach that measures workplace attitude without relying on the practitioner’s intuition or perception.
Gratitude at Work
Gratitude is not just a “feel good” emotion when it comes to organizational life. It can benefit an organization in many ways.
Gen Y and Organizational Life
A discussion of network groups hold in corporate settings and the potential impact that Generation Y managers may have regarding such groups.
A New Imperative for Management: Sexual Harassment Training
California’s 2006 legislation requiring “Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention” training has far-reaching implications for potential employer liability.
A Blueprint for Change: Appreciative Inquiry
Just like a dream house that we envision as the perfect setting for our perfect life, people can also have a dream organization where they and others can do their best work.
The Measurement Trap – Editorial
The measurement trap represents a false belief that we can fully understand all aspects of our business strictly through measurement.
Resolving Intra-Organization Conflicts
Mediation/arbitration techniques are increasingly being utilized by organizations to manage the challenges presented by intra-organizational disputes.
Leading and Managing Change
Professor Worley and a group of organization change practitioners and researchers to comment on often ignored principles in managing change.
Managing Resistance to Change
Dr. W. Scott Sherman addresses the issues involved in managing strategic change and understanding resistance to change.