As an OD consultant (Organizational Development), I’m interested in organizational learning, building the capacity of teams and staff to learn from their experience in order
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Courageous Followers – Part 2
We know the characteristics of Groupthink, and we know the strategies that a leader can employ to discourage Groupthink. We have tools as facilitators and
Courageous Followers
A few months ago I heard a talk by Ira Chaleff, author of “The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To and For Our Leaders.” In his
Checklist Manifesto! Team-Learning & Communication
“Cleared for Takeoff in the OR!” What do surgery and flying airplanes have in common? Answer: they’re complex systems, wherein no one person can manage
Using Social Networks for Behavioral Change
If you’re trying to immunize people, or to implement a behavioral change, like safer sex, or reducing smoking, how do you apply the science of
The Surprising Power of our Social Networks
Have you noticed that emotions are contagious? If there was any doubt about that, this fascinating book lays them to rest: “Connected: The Surprising Power
TRANSFORMATIVE COACHING 